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==Overview==

===Design===

The M71 Scythe is a powerful pneumatically powered, air-cooled anti-aircraft weapon that performs reliably against many hostile aircraft. It is specifically designed to fire the powerful [[Wikipedia:High Explosive Incendiary/Armor Piercing Ammunition|20x102mm high-explosive incendiary/armor piercing cartridge]] from a 100,000-round drum; using its six barrels, the Scythe can fire at a rate of 6,000 rounds per minute,{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} though some Scythes are fed by 1,000-round drums and consequently maintain lower rates of fire.{{Ref/Reuse|SB}} This high rate of fire allows the Scythe to strip away the armor of [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] aircraft with relative impunity, especially when the craft fly at low altitudes, such as the {{Pattern|Dextro Xur|Spirit}} and ~~[[Type-52~~ Phantom]] and the [[Type-26 Banshee]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|SB}} The Scythe can even quickly disable the shields of low-flying [[Type-31 Seraph|Seraph fighters]].<ref name="LNoS">'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level, ''[[Long Night of Solace]]''</ref> Scythe emplacements are also armed with an [[M41 rocket launcher]] to complement the main cannon.{{Ref/Reuse|SB}}

The M71 Scythe is a powerful pneumatically powered, air-cooled anti-aircraft weapon that performs reliably against many hostile aircraft. It is specifically designed to fire the powerful [[Wikipedia:High Explosive Incendiary/Armor Piercing Ammunition|20x102mm high-explosive incendiary/armor piercing cartridge]] from a 100,000-round drum; using its six barrels, the Scythe can fire at a rate of 6,000 rounds per minute,{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} though some Scythes are fed by 1,000-round drums and consequently maintain lower rates of fire.{{Ref/Reuse|SB}} This high rate of fire allows the Scythe to strip away the armor of [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] aircraft with relative impunity, especially when the craft fly at low altitudes, such as the {{Pattern|Dextro Xur|Spirit}} and {{Pattern|Ru'swum|Phantom}} and the [[Type-26 Banshee]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|SB}} The Scythe can even quickly disable the shields of low-flying [[Type-31 Seraph|Seraph fighters]].<ref name="LNoS">'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level, ''[[Long Night of Solace]]''</ref> Scythe emplacements are also armed with an [[M41 rocket launcher]] to complement the main cannon.{{Ref/Reuse|SB}}

The M71's tetrapodal base allows the emplacement to be deployed on varied types of terrain. It is usually synchronized with an automated tracking system or a defense-control [[artificial intelligence]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} The weapon's control panel is located on the body of the platform; this panel allows an operator to activate or deactivate the weapon, as well as to modify targeting parameters.{{Ref/Reuse|SB}} The base of the weapon can also be used to employ the [[M95 Lance]] missile launcher instead, replacing the rotary cannon mount.

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 ==Overview==
 ===Design===
-The M71 Scythe is a powerful pneumatically powered, air-cooled anti-aircraft weapon that performs reliably against many hostile aircraft. It is specifically designed to fire the powerful [[Wikipedia:High Explosive Incendiary/Armor Piercing Ammunition|20x102mm high-explosive incendiary/armor piercing cartridge]] from a 100,000-round drum; using its six barrels, the Scythe can fire at a rate of 6,000 rounds per minute,{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} though some Scythes are fed by 1,000-round drums and consequently maintain lower rates of fire.{{Ref/Reuse|SB}} This high rate of fire allows the Scythe to strip away the armor of [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] aircraft with relative impunity, especially when the craft fly at low altitudes, such as the {{Pattern|Dextro Xur|Spirit}} and [[Type-52 Phantom]] and the [[Type-26 Banshee]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|SB}} The Scythe can even quickly disable the shields of low-flying [[Type-31 Seraph|Seraph fighters]].<ref name="LNoS">'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level, ''[[Long Night of Solace]]''</ref> Scythe emplacements are also armed with an [[M41 rocket launcher]] to complement the main cannon.{{Ref/Reuse|SB}}
+The M71 Scythe is a powerful pneumatically powered, air-cooled anti-aircraft weapon that performs reliably against many hostile aircraft. It is specifically designed to fire the powerful [[Wikipedia:High Explosive Incendiary/Armor Piercing Ammunition|20x102mm high-explosive incendiary/armor piercing cartridge]] from a 100,000-round drum; using its six barrels, the Scythe can fire at a rate of 6,000 rounds per minute,{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} though some Scythes are fed by 1,000-round drums and consequently maintain lower rates of fire.{{Ref/Reuse|SB}} This high rate of fire allows the Scythe to strip away the armor of [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] aircraft with relative impunity, especially when the craft fly at low altitudes, such as the {{Pattern|Dextro Xur|Spirit}} and {{Pattern|Ru'swum|Phantom}} and the [[Type-26 Banshee]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|SB}} The Scythe can even quickly disable the shields of low-flying [[Type-31 Seraph|Seraph fighters]].<ref name="LNoS">'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level, ''[[Long Night of Solace]]''</ref> Scythe emplacements are also armed with an [[M41 rocket launcher]] to complement the main cannon.{{Ref/Reuse|SB}}
 The M71's tetrapodal base allows the emplacement to be deployed on varied types of terrain. It is usually synchronized with an automated tracking system or a defense-control [[artificial intelligence]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} The weapon's control panel is located on the body of the platform; this panel allows an operator to activate or deactivate the weapon, as well as to modify targeting parameters.{{Ref/Reuse|SB}} The base of the weapon can also be used to employ the [[M95 Lance]] missile launcher instead, replacing the rotary cannon mount.