Editing M247H machine gun

{{Status|Canon}}
{{Weapon infobox
|image=[[File:HReach-M247H-HMG-Side.png|350px]]
|name=M247H Heavy Machine Gun
|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc11|Enc11|Page=317}}{{Ref/Book|Id=EVG|EVG|Page=115}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=175}}
|model=M247H
|type=[[Machine gun]]
|cost= 
|length=
*{{Convert|63.1|in|cm|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}
*{{Convert|64.3|in|cm|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Book|Id=H4VG|EVG|Page=71}}
*{{Convert|64.5|in|cm|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|width={{Convert|26.1|in|cm|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}
|height={{Convert|25.3|in|cm|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}
|capacity=
|feed=200-round box (varies by box size){{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|ammotype=[[wikipedia:.50 BMG|M340 12.7 x 99mm High Velocity, Explosive]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Game|Id=manual|HR|Halo: Reach manual|manual}}{{Ref/Site|Id=Waypoint|URL=http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/detail/3c8b0600-f216-4195-81dd-3eb10cf7ca38/falcon|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Falcon|D=14|M=03|Y=2011|LocalArchive=Archive:Halo Waypoint/2009 to 2014/Universe/Vehicles#Falcon}}
|operation=Air-cooled, gas-operated, electrically fired, drum/linkless-fed{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}{{Ref/Site|Id=bnet|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=ordnance&cid=28442|Site=Bungie.net|Page=M247H HMG|D=07|M=02|Y=2021}}{{Ref/Site|Id=guide|URL=http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/inteldetail/289ad587-1c3c-4b91-8e74-feef9ffa046d/spartan-laser|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo 4 Interactive Guide - UNSC Weapons: Machine Gun|D=01|M=05|Y=2013|LocalArchive=Halo 4 Interactive Guide#UNSC Weapons}}
|rate=Automatic{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|velocity=
|optics=
|range=Close to medium{{Ref/Reuse|manual}}
|service=
*[[Human-Covenant War]]{{Ref/Game|Id=Reach|HR|gameplay}}
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]{{Ref/Game|Id=h4|H4|gameplay}}
}}

The '''M247H machine gun''', or formally known as the '''M247H Heavy Machine Gun''' ('''HMG'''), is a variant of the [[M247 machine gun]]. It is manufactured by [[Misriah Armory]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}

==Overview==
===Design details===
{{Main|M247 machine gun}}
Although its basic design has changed significantly over time,{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}} by [[2552]], superficially, the M247H is near-identical to the standard M247.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} The M247H is an air-cooled, gas-operated, electrically fired, linkless-fed weapon that fires [[Wikipedia:.50 BMG|M340 12.7 x 99mm High Velocity, Explosive (HVE) rounds]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}} The standard configuration of the M247H is affixed to a tripod turret base, similar to the older [[AIE-486H machine gun]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} 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}} 

===Usage===
The M247H is primarily used from a full-range, tripod-mounted position, providing a powerful suppressive covering fire.{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}} It is generally used to provide suppressing fire, point-to-point cover fire, and, predominantly, direct fire in an anti-personnel role,{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}} 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]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} Even so, such reports remain unsubstantiated.{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}}

===Operational history===
The M247H is formerly in service with the [[Colonial Military Authority]], served as the backbone of CMA heavy weapons teams.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} The M247H had entered service with the UNSC as early as [[2526]],{{Ref/Novel|Id=Obliv4|Obl|4}} and by [[2552]],{{Ref/Reuse|Reach}}, it was widely adopted by the [[UNSC Army]];{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} [[Jorge-052]] of [[NOBLE Team]] notably employed a personalized variant of the M247H.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFIntentions|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-noble-intentions|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Noble Intentions|D=08|M=07|Y=2016}} The weapon's impressive performance has led to its widespread integration across an array of vehicles, such as the [[UH-144S Falcon]].{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=154}} By [[2557]], it is the most commonly used turret in the UNSC armed forces.{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}

==Variants==
*'''[[M247 general purpose machine gun]]''': A lighter version of the M247H variant, adopting a slim, light-weight design.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}
*'''[[Etilka]]''': [[Jorge-052]]'s modified M274H machine gun.{{Ref/Reuse|CFIntentions}}
*'''War Games Etilka''': After the Human-Covenant War, the UNSC created a variant for use in {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}'s [[War Games]] modeled after Etilka.{{Ref/Reuse|CFIntentions}}
<gallery>
File:H2A M247MG.png|M247 general purpose machine gun.
File:M247H-HeavyMachineGun.png|Etilka.
File:H5G M247H 2.png|War Games Etilka.
</gallery>

==In-game information==
The weapon is excellent against enemy infantry, especially when they are encountered in large numbers. However, the user is entirely exposed. Carrying the turret also greatly decreases the player's speed and maneuverability. The M247H will overheat after extensive use, forcing the user to wait for the gun to cool down or risk it inoperable until it is fully cooled. In ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', [[Sangheili]] and [[Unggoy]] will use these turrets if in their vicinity. In ''Halo Wars 2'', it has become an exclusive weapon for [[Alice-130]]. 

==Production notes==
*Early concept art by [[Isaac Hannaford]] for the Falcon's side-door guns closely resembles the [[AIE-486H machine gun]] from ''[[Halo 3]]'', but was later changed to the M247H machine gun.
*The weapon's formal designation '''Machine Gun, Caliber 7.62 mm, M247''' in the official ''Halo: Reach'' website erroneously claims that the M247H uses 7.62mm cartridges,{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}} which are actually used by the M247 GPMG.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}
*When firing, the weapon makes the same sound as the AIE-486H HMG, including the sound of the gun spooling up, despite the M247H having only a single barrel. Furthermore, the M247H is erroneously labeled as the AIE-486H Heavy Machine Gun in [[Bungie.net]] game stats.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://web.archive.org/web/20190724140811/https://halo.bungie.net/stats/reach/careerstats/weapons.aspx?player=thegamer298&vc=4&sort=5|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Career Stats|D=24|M=7|Y=2019}} 
*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 ''[[Halo 4]]'', the HUD elements for the M247H do not show a remaining round count when the weapon is dismounted as in previous games, but instead show a percentage of ammo left remaining, similar to its counterpart, the {{Pattern|Pek|plasma cannon}}. The same quirk appears with the Etilka [[Requisition system|REQ]] weapon in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', which is especially curious considering that the game's standard machine gun turret, the [[M49 Vulcan]], now once again displays a round count instead of a percentage when removed from its mount.

==Gallery==
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===''Halo: Reach''===
<gallery>
File:HR FalconMG Concept.jpg|Concept art of the Falcon-mounted M247H variant.
File:HR_M247HMachineGun_Concept.jpg|Concept art of an M247H HMG, with an [[M319 grenade launcher]] for size comparison.
File:M247h_ref.jpg|A turnaround reference of the M247H.
File:M247H_HMG_profile.png|A preview image featuring the M247H's profile.
File:HReach-M247H-HMG-Profile2.png|Render of the M247H.
File:HR-M247-JorgeType.jpg|A render of Jorge-052's customized M247H.
File:HaloReach - Spartan HMG.png|A [[B-class Mjolnir|Mark V(B)]]-clad [[SPARTAN-III Program|Spartan-III]] wielding an M247H.
File:Jorge-052.png|Jorge-052 wielding his modified M247H.
File:HR SpireAssault2.jpg|Jorge-052 firing his M247H.
File:Elite Turret.jpg|A [[Sangheili Minor]] using an M247H.
File:Reach FalconGunner Full.jpg|An [[AIR ASSAULT-class Mjolnir|Air Assault]]-clad Spartan-III operating a Falcon-mounted M247H on [[Spire (map)|Spire]].
</gallery>
===''Halo 4''===
<gallery>
File:Halo4-M247H-HeavyMachineGun.png|Render of the M247H.
File:H4-M247HHUD.png|The HUD of the M247H.
File:HTMCC-H4 PressKit Chief&Turret.jpg|John-117 wielding a detached M247H and a marine firing an M247H on a tripod.
File:H4-M247H.png|A [[VENATOR-class Mjolnir|Venator]]-clad [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]] using the M247H on [[Longbow]].
File:H4-M247H1.png|A Spartan-IV with a detached M247H.
</gallery>
===''Halo 2: Anniversary''===
<gallery>
File:H2A-M247HHUD.png|The HUD of the M247H.
File:H2A-M247&M247H1.png|A Sangheili firing an M247H on [[Skyward]].
File:H2A-M247H.png|A Sangheili with a detached M247H.
File:H2A-M247&M247H.png|An M247H placed next to a standard M247 for comparison.
</gallery>
===''Halo 5: Guardians''===
<gallery>
File:H5G-M247H.png|An early version of the M247H.
File:H5G M247H.png|War Games Etilka.
File:H5G-M247HHUD.png|HUD of the M247H.
File:H5G-Indomitable&M247H.jpg|An [[INDOMITABLE-class Mjolnir|Indomitable]]-clad Spartan-IV using an M247H on [[Stasis]].
</gallery>
===''Halo Online''===
<gallery>
File:HO-M247HHUD.jpg|HUD of the M247H.
File:HO-M247H.jpg|Two M247s on [[Riverworld]].
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Remember Reach]]''
**''[[Deliver Hope]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo 4]]''
**''[[Spartan Ops]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo: Last Light]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo: Ground Command]]''
*''[[Halo Mythos]]''
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]''
*''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''
*''[[Halo: Oblivion]]
*''[[Halo: Winter Contention]]''

==Sources==
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{{UNSC support weapons}}
[[Category:Machine guns]]