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{{Weapon infobox | {{Weapon infobox | ||
|name=M71 Anti-Aircraft Gun | |||
|image=[[File:Reach-M71Scythe-AAGT.png|300px]] | |image=[[File:Reach-M71Scythe-AAGT.png|300px]] | ||
|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]{{Ref/Book|Id=EVG|EVG|Page=166}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=182}} | |||
|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]] | |series=Scythe anti-aircraft cannons | ||
| | |type=Automated [[Wikipedia:Rotary cannon|rotary cannon]] turret | ||
|length=27.9 | |cost= | ||
| | |variant= | ||
| | |service=[[2406]] - present{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
| | |length={{Convert|27.9|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
| | |width={{Convert|20|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
|ammotype=20x102mm [[Wikipedia:High Explosive Incendiary/Armor Piercing Ammunition|high-explosive incendiary/armor piercing ammunition]] | |height={{Convert|31|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
|operation= | |weight={{Convert|10|MT|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
|ammotype=M175 20x102mm [[Wikipedia:High Explosive Incendiary/Armor Piercing Ammunition|high-explosive incendiary/armor piercing ammunition]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Site|Id=Enc22Glossary|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/the-new-halo-encyclopedia-is-out-today|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=The Halo Encyclopedia is Out Today|D=19|M=03|Y=2023}} | |||
|capacity= | |||
|feed=Belt-fed drum consisting of 100,000 rounds{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} or 1,000 rounds{{Ref/Game|Id=Model|HR|Scythe in-game model}} | |||
|operation=Pneumatically powered, air-cooled rotary cannon{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} | |||
|rate=6,000 rounds per minute{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} | |rate=6,000 rounds per minute{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} | ||
|range=2000 | |velocity= | ||
| | |optics= | ||
|range={{Convert|2000|m|ft|sp=us}}{{Ref/Novel|Id=SoR16|HSoR|Chapter=16}} | |||
}} | }} | ||
The '''M71 Anti-Aircraft Gun''' is a self-targeting anti-aircraft weapon manufactured by [[Misriah Armory]] and utilised by the [[United Nations Space Command]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} It is one of two major production variants in the '''Scythe''' line of air defenses alongside the [[M85 Scythe|M85 design]] mounted on [[human starship]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
==Overview== | |||
===Design details=== | |||
The M71 Scythe consists of a pneumatically powered, air-cooled anti-aircraft [[Wikipedia:Rotary cannon|rotary cannon]] mounted inside a rotating turret mechanism, typically situated atop a modular tetrapodal mount (also compatible with the [[M95 Lance]] guided missile system). The Scythe's main rotary weapon is a six-barrelled cannon designed to fire M175{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} [[Wikipedia:High Explosive Incendiary/Armor Piercing Ammunition|20x102mm high-explosive incendiary/armor piercing cartridge]] from a 100,000-round drum with a rate of fire around 6,000 rounds per minute.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} Some Scythe models may instead use a lower 1,000-round drum and consequently maintain lower rates of fire.{{Ref/Reuse|Model}} | |||
The | The M71's tetrapodal base allows the emplacement to be deployed on varied types of terrain. When deployed, they can be pre-programmed with a set field of view and use an automated tracking system (usually linked to full-range sensors, relay triggers or even defense-control [[Dumb AI|non-volitional]] [[artificial intelligence]]s) to sweep the sky for hostile targets and shoot them down.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} 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|Model}} | ||
The Scythe's high rate of fire allows the Scythe to strip away the armor of [[Covenant]] aircraft with relative ease, especially when flying at low altitudes.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|Model}} The Scythe can even quickly disable the shields of low-flying aircraft such as the [[Seraph|Seraph fighter]].{{Ref/Level|Id=LNoS|HR|Long Night of Solace}} Scythe emplacements are also armed with an [[M41 rocket launcher]] to complement the main cannon.{{Ref/Reuse|Model}} | |||
The | |||
Unlike its larger [[M85 Scythe|M85 cousin]], the M71 Scythe is predominantly designed for terrestrial usage inside an atmosphere. As such, it cannot be used in [[space warfare]] mounted on [[UNSC starship]]s.{{Ref/Book|H4EVG|Page=76}} This role is instead the domain of the M85 Scythe and other forms of [[point-defense gun]]. | |||
===Operational history=== | ===Operational history=== | ||
Scythe turrets were introduced into UNSC service in [[2406]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} They proceeded to serve in the UNSC for over a century throughout the [[Insurrection]] and [[Human-Covenant War]], seeing heavy usage during the [[Fall of Reach]] in the war's final year. By this time, Scythes were employed as the primary air defence system around the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]'s [[SWORD Base|SWORD]] and [[CASTLE Base]]s on [[Reach]].{{Ref/Level|Id=SB|HR|ONI: Sword Base}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} One such turret was located at [[Airview Base]], just outside Sword Base. On [[2552#July|July 26, 2552]], [[Catherine-B320]] and [[SPARTAN-B312]] of [[Noble Team]] were ordered to Airview Base to reactivate this turret, which assisted in repelling the Covenant's raid on the base.{{Ref/Reuse|SB}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} [[2552#August|A few weeks later]], a group of M71s was later used to defend the [[Sabre Program Launch/Research Range]] on [[Farkas Lake]] from Seraphs and Spirits.{{Ref/Reuse|LNoS}} | |||
In [[2553|March 2553]], it was discovered that the [[Insurrectionist]]s on [[Venezia]] had | In [[2553|March 2553]], it was discovered that the [[Insurrectionist]]s on [[Venezia]] had at least two Scythes protecting [[New Tyne]].{{Ref/Novel|HGla|Chapter=18}} In [[2559|October 2559]] M71 Scythes were used by the [[Viery Militia]] during [[Operation: WOLFE]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=SOR16|HSoR|Chapter=16}} | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*In concept art, the weapon was known as the Vulcan, in reference to the [[Wikipedia:M61 Vulcan|M61 Vulcan Gatling gun]]. | *In concept art, the weapon was known as the Vulcan, in reference to the [[Wikipedia:M61 Vulcan|M61 Vulcan Gatling gun]].{{Ref/Site|URL=https://ennogames.com/portfolio/halo-reach/vulcan-turret/Halo-Reach-Vulcan-Turret-1|Site=Dan Philips portfolio|Page=Halo Reach Vulcan Turret 1|D=19|M=03|Y=2023}}{{Ref/Site|URL=https://ennogames.com/portfolio/halo-reach/vulcan-turret/Halo-Reach-Vulcan-Turret-2|Site=Dan Philips portfolio|Page=Halo Reach Vulcan Turret 2|D=19|M=03|Y=2023}} This weapon is also the source of the [[M41 Light Anti-Aircraft Gun]]'s nickname. | ||
*The initial design for the turret had four Gatling-style cannons, while the final design only incorporates a single cannon. The weapon's design was inspired by the [[Wikipedia:GAU-8 Avenger|GAU-8 Avenger cannon]] mounted on the [[Wikipedia:Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II|A-10 Thunderbolt]]. | *The initial design for the turret had four Gatling-style cannons, while the final design only incorporates a single cannon. The weapon's design was inspired by the [[Wikipedia:GAU-8 Avenger|GAU-8 Avenger cannon]] mounted on the [[Wikipedia:Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II|A-10 Thunderbolt]].{{Ref/Site|URL=http://www.isaachannaford.com/2011/04/initial-anti-air-turret-design-with.html|Site=Isaac Hannaford|Page=Big guns|D=19|M=03|Y=2023}}{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.artstation.com/artwork/dyb1K|Site=ArtStation|Page=Assorted Turrets for Halo: REACH|D=19|M=03|Y=2023}} | ||
*Though the M71 is designed to be a rapid-firing rotary cannon, in-game, it possesses a low rate of fire, producing deep "booms", and the barrels do not spin until a burst has been fired. Realistically, the weapon should (like the GAU-8 upon which it was based) fire much faster, the barrels should spin while firing, and the weapon should emit a loud buzzing noise. ''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide'' reveals that the inconsistencies between the weapon's appearance and function are errors, and that it actually operates like a traditional Gatling-style rotary cannon; thus, it is likely that the Scythes encountered on ''ONI: Sword Base'' maintain low rates of fire to conserve their ammunition (as the only time one is seen, it is firing on a single Phantom). | *Though the M71 is designed to be a rapid-firing rotary cannon, in-game, it possesses a low rate of fire, producing deep "booms", and the barrels do not spin until a burst has been fired. Realistically, the weapon should (like the GAU-8 upon which it was based) fire much faster, the barrels should spin while firing, and the weapon should emit a loud buzzing noise. ''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide'' reveals that the inconsistencies between the weapon's appearance and function are errors, and that it actually operates like a traditional Gatling-style rotary cannon; thus, it is likely that the Scythes encountered on ''ONI: Sword Base'' maintain low rates of fire to conserve their ammunition (as the only time one is seen, it is firing on a single Phantom). | ||
*In rare instances, the rotating turret can fall from the rest of the weapon and continue to fire at enemy aircraft. When detached, it rolls around and can be pushed with a vehicle.{{Citation needed}} | *In rare instances, the rotating turret can fall from the rest of the weapon and continue to fire at enemy aircraft. When detached, it rolls around and can be pushed with a vehicle.{{Citation needed}} | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:HR_M71Scythe_Concept_1.jpg|An early design of the turret. | File:HR_M71Scythe_Concept_1.jpg|An early design of the turret. | ||
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File:HReach-M71Scythe-AAGT.png|Another render of the M71 Scythe AA turret in ''Halo: Reach''. | File:HReach-M71Scythe-AAGT.png|Another render of the M71 Scythe AA turret in ''Halo: Reach''. | ||
File:HR ONI Sword Base M71 Scythe.jpg|The M71 Scythe AA turret on the level ''[[ONI: Sword Base]]'' in ''Halo: Reach''. | File:HR ONI Sword Base M71 Scythe.jpg|The M71 Scythe AA turret on the level ''[[ONI: Sword Base]]'' in ''Halo: Reach''. | ||
File:HR AirviewBattle.jpg|[[Catherine-B320]] and [[SPARTAN-B312]] fighting near the Scythe turret at Airview Base. | |||
File:HaloReach - M71 Scythe.png|The M71 Scythe Turret seen in the level ''[[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]'' in ''Halo: Reach''. | File:HaloReach - M71 Scythe.png|The M71 Scythe Turret seen in the level ''[[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]'' in ''Halo: Reach''. | ||
File:Reach Seraphs.png|A Scythe shooting down a Seraph fighter at Farkas Lake. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
{{Ref/Sources}} | {{Ref/Sources}} | ||
[[Category:Autocannons]] | [[Category:Autocannons]] | ||
{{UNSC heavy weapons}} | {{UNSC heavy weapons}} | ||
[[Category:Artillery]] | [[Category:Artillery]] | ||
[[Category:UNSC ground weapons]] | [[Category:UNSC ground weapons]] |