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The '''M247H Heavy Machine Gun''' is the most widely used turreted machine gun in service with the [[UNSC Armed Forces]]. It is manufactured by [[Misriah Armory]]. | The '''M247H Heavy Machine Gun''' is the most widely used turreted machine gun in service with the [[UNSC Armed Forces]]. It is manufactured by [[Misriah Armory]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}}<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=ordnance&cid=28442 '''Bungie.net''': ''M247H HMG'']</ref> | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
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. | 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/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}} | ||
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]]. | 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/Reuse|EVG}} Even so, such reports remain unsubstantiated.{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}} | ||
The M247H had entered service with the UNSC as early as [[2526]].<ref name="Obliv4">'''[[Halo: Oblivion]]''', ''Chapter 4''</ref> | The M247H had entered service with the UNSC as early as [[2526]].<ref name="Obliv4">'''[[Halo: Oblivion]]''', ''Chapter 4''</ref> | ||
===Design details=== | ===Design details=== | ||
The standard configuration of the M247H is affixed to a tripod turret base, similar to the older | The standard configuration of the M247H is affixed to a tripod turret base, similar to the older{{Ref/Reuse|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/Reuse|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/Reuse|Waypoint}} | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
