Editing M247 machine gun

{{Era|HCW|Post}}
{{Weapon infobox
|image=[[File:H2A M247MG.png|300px]]
|name=M247 General Purpose Machine Gun
|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]
|model=M247
|type=Machine gun
|cost=
|length=*Portable: 156 centimeters
*Mounted: 154.5 centimeters
|weight=*Portable: 10.43 kilograms (23 lb)<ref name="EVG2011">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''2011 edition, page 331''</ref>
*Mounted: 19.28 kilograms (42.5 lb){{Ref/Reuse|EVG2011}}
|feed=Unlimited (in-game)
|fire=
|ammotype=[[7.62x51mm|M118 Full Metal Jacket Armor-Piercing]]
|operation=Fully automatic
|rate= 600 rounds per minute
|accuracy=Short to medium
|range=1,100 meters (3,609 feet)<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 317''</ref>
|service=[[Human-Covenant War]]
|affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]]
}}

The '''M247 General Purpose Machine Gun''' ('''GPMG'''), formally known as the '''Machine Gun, Caliber 7.62&nbsp;mm, M247''', is a machine gun used extensively by the [[United Nations Space Command]] [[UNSC Armed Forces|Armed Forces]]. It is a scaled-down version of the more widely utilized [[M247H machine gun|M247H Heavy Machine Gun]].<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 115''</ref>

==Overview==
The M247 GPMG is chambered for the ubiquitous [[7.62x51mm|M118 7.62×51mm FMJ AP cartridge]], unlike the M247H, which uses the [[Wikipedia:.50 BMG|12.7mm high velocity cartridge]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} Being a [[wikipedia:General-purpose machine gun|general-purpose machine gun]], the M247 is fed via a belt box on the right sight of the gun and is usually deployed on a tripod. The weapon's mobility allows personnel to quickly establish defensive perimeters or to provide suppressing fire.<ref name="Outskirts">'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Outskirts]]''</ref><ref name="Metropolis">'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Metropolis]]''</ref>

Although it is usually used as a mobile support weapon, the M247 GPMG is often permanently turret-mounted and bolted to the ground, with a large slab of armor protecting the operator. In this configuration, the weapon is fed by a drum magazine, which is considerably larger than the standard box magazine. The M247 GPMG is also commonly mounted in the troop bays of [[D77-TC Pelican]]s, which allows the dropship's crew chief to provide suppressing fire for embarking and disembarking troops; many Pelican-mounted M247s are equipped with an underslung drum magazine to complement the belt feed.{{Ref/Reuse|Metropolis}}<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Delta Halo]]''</ref>

The M247 had entered service with the UNSC as early as [[2526]].<ref name="Obliv4">'''[[Halo: Oblivion]]''', ''Chapter 4''</ref>

==Variants==
*'''[[M247 General Purpose Machine Gun Turret Autocannon]]''': This variant is an autocannon that can be placed on the [[M312 Elephant]].
*'''[[M247H Heavy Machine Gun]]''':  This variant is the most widely used turreted machine gun in service.
*'''[[M247T Medium Machine Gun]]''': This variant is outfitted mostly on the [[M808 Scorpion]] and [[M850 Grizzly]] main battle tanks as an onboard anti-infantry weapon.
<gallery>
File:HW Elephant Turret.png|M247 GPMGT.
File:H5G-M247H.png|M247H Heavy Machine Gun.
File:HReach-M247T-MMG-Side3.png|M247T Medium Machine Gun.
</gallery>

==Production notes==
During the [[Development of Halo 2|production]] of ''[[Halo 2]]'', the M247 was considered for inclusion as a first-person weapon, with a [[Cut Halo 2 weapons##General-purpose_machine_gun_(GPMG)|playable version]] in the files of ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''.{{Ref/YouTube|Id=Zedd|KsAV1p_yXYo|Lord Zedd|Halo: MCC - Flying The Falcon in Halo 2 And More!}} Another variant was also concepted and implemented in early builds, sporting a [[Cut Halo 2 weapons##Machine_gun_turret_with_grenade_launcher|25mm grenade launcher]] mounted atop the weapon.{{Ref/Book|AoH|Page=109}}

==Trivia==
{{linkbox|gallery=yes|gameplay=yes}}
*This weapon shares a very similar name to the real-world [[wikipedia:M249 light machine gun|FN Herstal M249E4 PIP]] and [[wikipedia:M240 machine gun|M240E6LW machine guns]], as well as sharing a similar design and combat role.
*In the ''[[Halo 3]]'' [[Halo 3 Beta|Multiplayer Beta]], the packaging of the M247 can be found in the map ''[[High Ground]]'', though the weapon does not appear in the game.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:H2 GPMG Concept.png|''Halo 2'' concept art of the M247.
File:M247_1.png|The M247 GPMG in ''Halo 2''.
File:M247_3.png|Forward and rear views of a portable M247 GPMG in ''[[Halo 2]]''.
File:H2-M247GPMG.png|A turret-mounted M247 GPMG.
File:H2-M247_GPMG_turret_views.png|Views of a turret-mounted M247 GPMG.
File:M247 General Purpose Machine Gun.png|A Marine using the portable version of the M247 GPMG.
File:Halo 2 Vista Marine.jpg|A Marine carrying a portable M247 GPMG.
File:H2 - Pelican M247.jpg|A Marine door gunner operating an M247 GMPG mounted on the rear hatch of a Pelican.
File:H2 mp waterworks turret.jpg|A Spartan using an M247 GPMG on the multiplayer map [[Waterworks]].
File:H2A_M247MachineGun_Concept.jpg|Concept art for ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:H2A_M247Base_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the base for ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:H2A_M247PelicanMount_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the weapon's Pelican mount for ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:H2A - I Know What the Ladies Like.jpg|Sergeant Johnson arms an M247 mounted into the bay of a Pelican.
File:H2ACampaign CairoMarineGunner.png|A Marine mans an M247 against the Covenant aboard ''[[Cairo Station (station)|Cairo Station]]''.
File:H2ACP-M247HUD.png|HUD of the M247 in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' campaign.
File:H2A Outskirts John117MG.jpg|John-117 manning an M247.
File:H2A Marine M247.png|A marine carrying the M247.
File:H2A-M247&M247H.png|An M247 with an M247H.
File:H2AMP-M247HUD.png|HUD of the M247 in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' multiplayer.
File:H2A-M247&M247H2.png|A Sangheili firing an M247 on [[Skyward]].
File:M247shield.png|A shield version of the M247.
File:HTMCC_H2_GPMG_FP.png|The GPMG in first-person.
File:H2 GPMG GrenadeLauncher.png|An image of a [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] using an M247 GPMG with the grenade launcher attachment.
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo: Last Light]]''
*''[[Halo: Oblivion]]''

==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}

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-{{Status|Canon}}
+{{Era|HCW|Post}}
 {{Weapon infobox
-|image=[[File:HINF - M247 Machine Gun Product Logo.png|100px]]
+|image=[[File:H2A M247MG.png|300px]]
-[[File:HINF M247 Full.png|350px]]
+|name=M247 General Purpose Machine Gun
-|name=M247 Heavy Machine Gun
+|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]
-|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22|Enc22|Page=174}}
+|model=M247
-|series=M247 series
+|type=Machine gun
-|type=[[Machine gun]]
-|variant=
-*[[M247H machine gun]]
-**[[M247 general purpose machine gun]]
-*[[M247T machine gun]]
 |cost=
-|length={{Convert|64.6|in|cm}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}
+|length=*Portable: 156 centimeters
-|width=
+*Mounted: 154.5 centimeters
-|height=
+|weight=*Portable: 10.43 kilograms (23 lb)<ref name="EVG2011">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''2011 edition, page 331''</ref>
-|capacity=
+*Mounted: 19.28 kilograms (42.5 lb){{Ref/Reuse|EVG2011}}
-|feed=200-round box{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}
+|feed=Unlimited (in-game)
-|ammotype=[[wikipedia:.50 BMG|M340 12.7 x 99mm High Velocity, Explosive]]{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}
+|fire=
-|operation=Air-cooled, gas-operated, electrically fired, drum/linkless-fed{{Ref/Book|Id=EVG|EVG|Page=115}}{{Ref/Note|Id=M247H|Given their near-identical appearances, the M247 likely operates in the same manner as its [[M247H machine gun|M247H variant]].}}
+|ammotype=[[7.62x51mm|M118 Full Metal Jacket Armor-Piercing]]
-|rate=Automatic{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}
+|operation=Fully automatic
-|velocity=
+|rate= 600 rounds per minute
-|optics=
+|accuracy=Short to medium
-|range=
+|range=1,100 meters (3,609 feet)<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 317''</ref>
-|service=
+|service=[[Human-Covenant War]]
-*[[Human-Covenant War]]{{Ref/Reuse|forge}}
+|affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]]
-*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]{{Ref/Game|Id=gameplay|HI|gameplay}}
 }}
-{{Article quote|The 247 has served in the UNSC arsenal for decades. In the semi-portable tripod configuration it is employed for site defense. It has effectively unlimited ammo supply while attached to the weapon mount.{{Ref/Game|Id=forge|HINF|Forge - M247 HMG Turret description|Quote=The 247 has served in the UNSC arsenal for decades. In the semi-portable tripod configuration it is employed for site defense. It has effectively unlimited ammo supply while atached to the weapon mount.}}}}
-The '''M247 machine gun''', or formally known as the '''M247 Heavy Machine Gun''' ('''HMG'''), is a rapid-firing, automatic turreted machine gun in service with the [[United Nations Space Command]]. It is manufactured by [[Misriah Armory]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}
+The '''M247 General Purpose Machine Gun''' ('''GPMG'''), formally known as the '''Machine Gun, Caliber 7.62&nbsp;mm, M247''', is a machine gun used extensively by the [[United Nations Space Command]] [[UNSC Armed Forces|Armed Forces]]. It is a scaled-down version of the more widely utilized [[M247H machine gun|M247H Heavy Machine Gun]].<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 115''</ref>
 ==Overview==
-===Design details===
+The M247 GPMG is chambered for the ubiquitous [[7.62x51mm|M118 7.62×51mm FMJ AP cartridge]], unlike the M247H, which uses the [[Wikipedia:.50 BMG|12.7mm high velocity cartridge]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} Being a [[wikipedia:General-purpose machine gun|general-purpose machine gun]], the M247 is fed via a belt box on the right sight of the gun and is usually deployed on a tripod. The weapon's mobility allows personnel to quickly establish defensive perimeters or to provide suppressing fire.<ref name="Outskirts">'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Outskirts]]''</ref><ref name="Metropolis">'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Metropolis]]''</ref>
-The M247 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/NoteReuse|M247H}} The standard configuration of the M247 is affixed to a tripod turret base. Like many other UNSCDF support weapons, the M247 is fitted with a metal shield near the rear of its barrel to protect the user. The ammunition box is located behind this shield; the standard box contains 200 rounds. 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|enc22}}
+Although it is usually used as a mobile support weapon, the M247 GPMG is often permanently turret-mounted and bolted to the ground, with a large slab of armor protecting the operator. In this configuration, the weapon is fed by a drum magazine, which is considerably larger than the standard box magazine. The M247 GPMG is also commonly mounted in the troop bays of [[D77-TC Pelican]]s, which allows the dropship's crew chief to provide suppressing fire for embarking and disembarking troops; many Pelican-mounted M247s are equipped with an underslung drum magazine to complement the belt feed.{{Ref/Reuse|Metropolis}}<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Delta Halo]]''</ref>
-===Usage===
+The M247 had entered service with the UNSC as early as [[2526]].<ref name="Obliv4">'''[[Halo: Oblivion]]''', ''Chapter 4''</ref>
-The M247 is generally carried by a team of marines or a single Spartan, the M247 can neutralize heavily shielded enemies, light vehicles, and slower aircraft. It serves as the standardized HMG configuration of the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}'s combat deployment.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}
 ==Variants==
-*'''[[M247H machine gun]]''':  This variant is the most widely used turreted machine gun in service.
+*'''[[M247 General Purpose Machine Gun Turret Autocannon]]''': This variant is an autocannon that can be placed on the [[M312 Elephant]].
-**'''[[M247 general purpose machine gun]]''': A lighter version of the M247H variant that adopts a slim, light-weight design.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}
+*'''[[M247H Heavy Machine Gun]]''':  This variant is the most widely used turreted machine gun in service.
-**'''[[Etilka]]''': [[Jorge-052]]'s modified M274H machine gun.{{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}}
+*'''[[M247T Medium Machine Gun]]''': This variant is outfitted mostly on the [[M808 Scorpion]] and [[M850 Grizzly]] main battle tanks as an onboard anti-infantry weapon.
-**'''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}}
-*'''[[M247T Medium Machine Gun]]''': This variant is outfitted mostly on the [[M808 Scorpion]], [[M820 Scorpion]], and [[M850 Grizzly]] main battle tanks as an onboard anti-infantry weapon.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=140-141}}
 <gallery>
-File:HReach-M247H-HMG-Side.png|M247H machine gun.
+File:HW Elephant Turret.png|M247 GPMGT.
-File:H2A M247MG.png|M247 general purpose machine gun.
+File:H5G-M247H.png|M247H Heavy Machine Gun.
-File:M247H-HeavyMachineGun.png|Etilka.
+File:HReach-M247T-MMG-Side3.png|M247T Medium Machine Gun.
-File:H5G M247H 2.png|War Games Etilka.
-File:HReach-M247T-MMG-Side3.png|M247T machine gun.
 </gallery>
-==In-game information==
+==Production notes==
-{{Expand-section}}
+During the [[Development of Halo 2|production]] of ''[[Halo 2]]'', the M247 was considered for inclusion as a first-person weapon, with a [[Cut Halo 2 weapons##General-purpose_machine_gun_(GPMG)|playable version]] in the files of ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''.{{Ref/YouTube|Id=Zedd|KsAV1p_yXYo|Lord Zedd|Halo: MCC - Flying The Falcon in Halo 2 And More!}} Another variant was also concepted and implemented in early builds, sporting a [[Cut Halo 2 weapons##Machine_gun_turret_with_grenade_launcher|25mm grenade launcher]] mounted atop the weapon.{{Ref/Book|AoH|Page=109}}
+==Trivia==
+{{linkbox|gallery=yes|gameplay=yes}}
+*This weapon shares a very similar name to the real-world [[wikipedia:M249 light machine gun|FN Herstal M249E4 PIP]] and [[wikipedia:M240 machine gun|M240E6LW machine guns]], as well as sharing a similar design and combat role.
+*In the ''[[Halo 3]]'' [[Halo 3 Beta|Multiplayer Beta]], the packaging of the M247 can be found in the map ''[[High Ground]]'', though the weapon does not appear in the game.
 ==Gallery==
-{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}
 <gallery>
-File:HINF-M247HHUD.png|HUD of the M247 in ''Halo Infinite'' campaign.
+File:H2 GPMG Concept.png|''Halo 2'' concept art of the M247.
-File:HINF-M247HmobileHUD.png|HUD of the detached M247 in ''Halo Infinite'' campaign.
+File:M247_1.png|The M247 GPMG in ''Halo 2''.
-File:HINF M247 Front.png|Close-up view of the M247's front.
+File:M247_3.png|Forward and rear views of a portable M247 GPMG in ''[[Halo 2]]''.
-File:HINF M247 Rear.png|Close-up view of the M247's rear.
+File:H2-M247GPMG.png|A turret-mounted M247 GPMG.
-File:HINF House of Reckoning berserkers.png|The Master Chief uses a detached M247 against a mob of Jiralhanae Berserkers.
+File:H2-M247_GPMG_turret_views.png|Views of a turret-mounted M247 GPMG.
-File:HINF_MPOverview_M247H.png|A Spartan firing the M247 on [[Fragmentation]].
+File:M247 General Purpose Machine Gun.png|A Marine using the portable version of the M247 GPMG.
-File:HINF-EVAturret.png|A Spartan carrying a detached M47H on Fragmentation.
+File:Halo 2 Vista Marine.jpg|A Marine carrying a portable M247 GPMG.
-File:HINF MirageMachinegunner.png|A Spartan firing the detached M247 on Fragmentation.
+File:H2 - Pelican M247.jpg|A Marine door gunner operating an M247 GMPG mounted on the rear hatch of a Pelican.
-File:HINF NobleJustice Stance.png|Spartan in Mark V Armor wielding a detached M247 in the Noble Justice stance.
+File:H2 mp waterworks turret.jpg|A Spartan using an M247 GPMG on the multiplayer map [[Waterworks]].
-File:HINF - Emblem icon - Big Guns.png|The M247 featured in the Big Guns emblem.
+File:H2A_M247MachineGun_Concept.jpg|Concept art for ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
+File:H2A_M247Base_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the base for ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
+File:H2A_M247PelicanMount_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the weapon's Pelican mount for ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
+File:H2A - I Know What the Ladies Like.jpg|Sergeant Johnson arms an M247 mounted into the bay of a Pelican.
+File:H2ACampaign CairoMarineGunner.png|A Marine mans an M247 against the Covenant aboard ''[[Cairo Station (station)|Cairo Station]]''.
+File:H2ACP-M247HUD.png|HUD of the M247 in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' campaign.
+File:H2A Outskirts John117MG.jpg|John-117 manning an M247.
+File:H2A Marine M247.png|A marine carrying the M247.
+File:H2A-M247&M247H.png|An M247 with an M247H.
+File:H2AMP-M247HUD.png|HUD of the M247 in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' multiplayer.
+File:H2A-M247&M247H2.png|A Sangheili firing an M247 on [[Skyward]].
+File:M247shield.png|A shield version of the M247.
+File:HTMCC_H2_GPMG_FP.png|The GPMG in first-person.
+File:H2 GPMG GrenadeLauncher.png|An image of a [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] using an M247 GPMG with the grenade launcher attachment.
 </gallery>
 ==List of appearances==
-*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{1st}}
+*''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st}}
+*''[[Halo Wars]]''
-==Notes==
+*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
-{{Ref/Notes}}
+*''[[Halo: Last Light]]''
+*''[[Halo: Oblivion]]''
 ==Sources==