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{{Weapon Infobox | {{Weapon Infobox | ||
|image=[[File:M247H_HMG_profile.png|300px]] | |image=[[File:M247H_HMG_profile.png|300px]] | ||
|name=M247H | |name=M247H Heavy Machine Gun | ||
|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]] | |manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 115''</ref><ref name="Reach">'''Halo: Reach'''</ref> | ||
|model=M247H | |||
|type=[[Machine | |type=[[Machine gun]] | ||
|cost= | |cost= | ||
|size= | |size=Mounted | ||
*Length: 63.1 inches (160.2 centimeters)<ref name="EVG"/> | |||
|damage per hit=Medium-high | |damage per hit=Medium-high | ||
|magazine=200 round box | |magazine=200 round box | ||
|maxammo= | |maxammo=*200 rounds (varies by box size)<ref name="EVG"/> | ||
*200 rounds ( | |||
|fire=Fully automatic | |fire=Fully automatic | ||
|ammotype=[[wikipedia:.50 BMG|12.7mm | |ammotype=[[wikipedia:.50 BMG|12.7mm High Velocity, Explosive]]<ref name="manual">'''Halo: Reach''' manual</ref><ref name="Waypoint">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us#/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/falcon/3c8b0600-f216-4195-81dd-3eb10cf7ca38?filter=all '''Halo Waypoint''' UH-144 Falcon intel entry]</ref><ref name="EVG"/> | ||
|operation=Air-cooled, gas-operated, electrically fired, linkless-fed | |operation=Air-cooled, gas-operated, electrically fired, linkless-fed | ||
|rate of fire=600 | |rate of fire=600 rounds per mintue{{Citation needed}} | ||
|velocity= | |velocity= | ||
|accuracy= | |accuracy=Moderate | ||
|range=*Medium to | |range=*Medium to long (mounted) | ||
*Close to medium (detached) | *Close to medium (detached) | ||
|era=[[Human-Covenant War]] | |era=[[Human-Covenant War]] | ||
|counterpart=[[Type-52 Directed Energy Support Weapon]] | |counterpart=*[[Type-42 Directed Energy Support Weapon]] | ||
*[[Type-52 Directed Energy Support Weapon]] | |||
|counterwep= | |counterwep= | ||
|affiliation=[[ | |affiliation=[[UNSC Defense Force]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''M247H Heavy Machine Gun''' is | The '''M247H Heavy Machine Gun''' the most widely used turreted machine gun in service with the [[UNSC Defense Force]]. It is manufactured by [[Misriah Armory]].<ref name="EVG"/><ref name="Waypoint"/><ref>[http://www.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=ordnance&cid=28442 '''Bungie.net''': ''M247H HMG'']</ref> | ||
== | ==Overview== | ||
The M247H is an air-cooled, gas-operated, electrically fired, linkless-fed weapon that fires 12.7mm | The M247H is an air-cooled, gas-operated, electrically fired, linkless-fed weapon that fires [[Wikipedia:.50 BMG|12.7mm High Velocity, Explosive rounds]]. It is generally used to provide suppressing fire, point-to-point cover fire, and, predominantly, direct fire in an anti-personnel role, though it is also capable of destroying light vehicles with relative ease.<ref name="Waypoint"/><ref name="EVG"/> | ||
Like many other support weapons | Due to its light weight and ease of use, it is used at most UNSC bases and high-priority sites. Reports indicate that personnel have been seen firing the M247H from the hip to pursue enemies beyond the fixed weapon's range, though such situations are unlikely unless performed by a [[SPARTAN Program|Spartan]].<ref name="EVG"/> Even so, such reports remain unsubstantiated.<ref name="Waypoint"/> | ||
===Design details=== | |||
The standard configuration of the M247H is affixed to a tripod turret base, similar to the older<ref name="EVG"/> [[AIE-486H Heavy Machine Gun]]. Like many other UNSCDF support weapons, the M247H is fitted with a metal shield near the rear of its barrel to protect the user, though some versions, including the one mounted on the [[UH-144 Falcon#Variants|UH-144S Falcon]], lack this feature. The ammunition box is located behind this shield; the standard box contains 200 rounds, though this capacity varies.<ref name="EVG"/> The firing mechanism and trigger are located at the rear of the weapon and are accompanied by a pair of handles, allowing the operator to rotate it 180 degrees.<ref name="Waypoint"/> | |||
==Variants== | |||
*[[M247T Medium Machine Gun]] - The M247T is the most ubiquitous variant of the M247H. It is coaxially mounted on the [[M808B Main Battle Tank|M808B ''Scorpion'']] and [[M850 Main Battle Tank|M850 ''Grizzly'']] main battle tanks, and is pintle mounted on the standard [[M808 Main Battle Tank|M808 ''Scorpion'']]. | |||
*[[M247 General Purpose Machine Gun]] - The M247 GPMG is a scaled-down version of the standard M247H Heavy Machine Gun that is chambered for the smaller 7.62mm cartridge.<ref name="EVG"/> Due to its lighter weight and decreased bulk, it is more portable than the standard model. | |||
==Gameplay== | |||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*[[Warrant Officer|Chief Warrant Officer]] [[Jorge-052]], a [[SPARTAN-II Program|SPARTAN-II commando]], utilized this weapon throughout the [[Human-Covenant War]]. His customized M247H lacked the shield plate, which was replaced by a heat cover over the barrel and was colored differently from the standard version. | |||
*[[Warrant Officer|Chief Warrant Officer]] [[Jorge-052]], a [[SPARTAN-II Program|SPARTAN-II commando]], utilized this weapon throughout the [[Human-Covenant War]]. His customized M247H lacked the shield plate, which was replaced by a heat cover over the barrel and | *The M247H is erroneously labeled as the AIE-486H Heavy Machine Gun in [[Bungie.net]] game stats.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/CareerStats/weapons.aspx?player=Ace_36O '''Bungie.net''' career stats]</ref> The weapon's description on the official ''Halo: Reach'' website erroneously claims that the M247H uses 7.62mm cartridges, which are actually used by the M247 GPMG. | ||
*The M247H is erroneously labeled as the | *When firing, the weapon makes the same sound as the AIE-486H HMG, including the sound of the gun spooling up. | ||
*When firing, the weapon makes the | |||
*Like the AIE-486H HMG featured in ''Halo 3'', if the Infinite Ammo setting is active, the detached turret will not have unlimited ammunition. However, if the Bottomless Clip setting is enabled, detached turrets will have infinite ammunition. | *Like the AIE-486H HMG featured in ''Halo 3'', if the Infinite Ammo setting is active, the detached turret will not have unlimited ammunition. However, if the Bottomless Clip setting is enabled, detached turrets will have infinite ammunition. | ||
*In [[Lone Wolf]], | *In the level ''[[Lone Wolf]]'', [[Sangheili]] will use these turrets, although Sangheili would generally rather die than use human weaponry. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File: | File:Reachturret.jpg|A side view of the M247H Heavy Machine Gun. | ||
File:HaloReach - Spartan HMG.png|A [[SPARTAN-III Program|SPARTAN-III]] wielding an M247H. | |||
File:HaloReach - Spartan HMG.png|A [[SPARTAN-III Program|SPARTAN-III]] | File:Reach FalconGunner Full.jpg|A Spartan operating the M247H mounted on a UH-144S Falcon. | ||
File:Jorge-052.png|Jorge-052 | File:M247H-HeavyMachineGun-transparent.png|SPARTAN Jorge-052's customized M247H. | ||
File:Jorge-052.png|Jorge-052 wielding his modified M247H. | |||
File:Elite Turret.jpg|A Sangheili using and M247H against [[SPARTAN-B212]]. | |||
File:Reach_concept-M247H.jpg|Concept art of an M247H HMG, with a [[M319 Individual Grenade Launcher|M319 grenade launcher]] for size comparison. | File:Reach_concept-M247H.jpg|Concept art of an M247H HMG, with a [[M319 Individual Grenade Launcher|M319 grenade launcher]] for size comparison. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Halo: Reach]]'' | ||
*''[[Deliver Hope]]'' {{1st}} | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
Revision as of 15:41, October 2, 2011
Template:Weapon Infobox The M247H Heavy Machine Gun the most widely used turreted machine gun in service with the UNSC Defense Force. It is manufactured by Misriah Armory.[1][2][3]
Overview
The M247H is an air-cooled, gas-operated, electrically fired, linkless-fed weapon that fires 12.7mm High Velocity, Explosive rounds. It is generally used to provide suppressing fire, point-to-point cover fire, and, predominantly, direct fire in an anti-personnel role, though it is also capable of destroying light vehicles with relative ease.[2][1]
Due to its light weight and ease of use, it is used at most UNSC bases and high-priority sites. Reports indicate that personnel have been seen firing the M247H from the hip to pursue enemies beyond the fixed weapon's range, though such situations are unlikely unless performed by a Spartan.[1] Even so, such reports remain unsubstantiated.[2]
Design details
The standard configuration of the M247H is affixed to a tripod turret base, similar to the older[1] AIE-486H Heavy Machine Gun. Like many other UNSCDF support weapons, the M247H is fitted with a metal shield near the rear of its barrel to protect the user, though some versions, including the one mounted on the UH-144S Falcon, lack this feature. The ammunition box is located behind this shield; the standard box contains 200 rounds, though this capacity varies.[1] The firing mechanism and trigger are located at the rear of the weapon and are accompanied by a pair of handles, allowing the operator to rotate it 180 degrees.[2]
Variants
- M247T Medium Machine Gun - The M247T is the most ubiquitous variant of the M247H. It is coaxially mounted on the M808B Scorpion and M850 Grizzly main battle tanks, and is pintle mounted on the standard M808 Scorpion.
- M247 General Purpose Machine Gun - The M247 GPMG is a scaled-down version of the standard M247H Heavy Machine Gun that is chambered for the smaller 7.62mm cartridge.[1] Due to its lighter weight and decreased bulk, it is more portable than the standard model.
Gameplay
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Trivia
- Chief Warrant Officer Jorge-052, a SPARTAN-II commando, utilized this weapon throughout the Human-Covenant War. His customized M247H lacked the shield plate, which was replaced by a heat cover over the barrel and was colored differently from the standard version.
- The M247H is erroneously labeled as the AIE-486H Heavy Machine Gun in Bungie.net game stats.[4] The weapon's description on the official Halo: Reach website erroneously claims that the M247H uses 7.62mm cartridges, which are actually used by the M247 GPMG.
- When firing, the weapon makes the same sound as the AIE-486H HMG, including the sound of the gun spooling up.
- Like the AIE-486H HMG featured in Halo 3, if the Infinite Ammo setting is active, the detached turret will not have unlimited ammunition. However, if the Bottomless Clip setting is enabled, detached turrets will have infinite ammunition.
- In the level Lone Wolf, Sangheili will use these turrets, although Sangheili would generally rather die than use human weaponry.
Gallery
- Reachturret.jpg
A side view of the M247H Heavy Machine Gun.
A SPARTAN-III wielding an M247H.
A Spartan operating the M247H mounted on a UH-144S Falcon.
- M247H-HeavyMachineGun-transparent.png
SPARTAN Jorge-052's customized M247H.
Jorge-052 wielding his modified M247H.
A Sangheili using and M247H against SPARTAN-B212.
- Reach concept-M247H.jpg
Concept art of an M247H HMG, with a M319 grenade launcher for size comparison.
List of appearances
- Halo: Reach
- Deliver Hope (First appearance)
