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| {{Status|Canon}}
| | ''Designation'': M247 Machine Gun |
| {{Weapon infobox
| | ''Caliber'': 7.62mm x 51 |
| |image=[[File:HINF - M247 Machine Gun Product Logo.png|100px]]
| | ''Damage'': Medium |
| [[File:HINF M247 Full.png|350px]]
| | ''Range'': Long |
| |name=M247 Heavy Machine Gun
| | ''Accuracy'': Medium |
| |manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22|Enc22|Page=174}}
| | ''Rate of fire'': 600 rounds per minute |
| |series=M247 series
| | ''Autofire capability'': Continuous fire |
| |type=[[Machine gun]]
| | ''Ammunition'': Unlimited |
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| | ''Scope'': No |
| *[[M247H machine gun]]
| | ''Weight with Mount'': 93lb |
| **[[M247 general purpose machine gun]]
| | [[Image:Gun_Turret_2.jpg|thumb|200px|Gun Turret seen in Multiplayer.]] |
| *[[M247T machine gun]]
| | [[Image:Turret.jpg|thumb|200px|right|M247 GP Machine Gun]] |
| |cost= | | ==Description== |
| |length={{Convert|64.6|in|cm}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} | | The M247 is a general purpose machine gun that is normally seen as a stationary gun emplacement usually placed near defensive positions surrounding bases and fortifications. Capable of spewing out an incredible number of .30 cal rounds, the M247 turret makes quick work of anything foolish enough to get in its path. There are three types of UNSC turrets: |
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| |feed=200-round box{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}
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| |ammotype=[[wikipedia:.50 BMG|M340 12.7 x 99mm High Velocity, Explosive]]{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}
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| |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]].}} | |
| |rate=Automatic{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}
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| *[[Human-Covenant War]]{{Ref/Reuse|forge}}
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| *[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]{{Ref/Game|Id=gameplay|HI|gameplay}}
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| {{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.}}}}
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| 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}}
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| ==Overview==
| | *Fixed - The standing turret with a plate of armor to protect its operator from incoming fire. This one is used as a defensive weapon usually by the UNSC. |
| ===Design details===
| | *Portable - The second version is the mobile version in which the main gun is placed on a foldable tripod or bipod for quick relocation and setup in the field. Though it lacks shielding (and possibly rate of fire), it can be moved from location to location by a single [[Marine]] |
| 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}}
| | *Vehicle Mounted - The third variation is mounted on the loading bay of the pelican drop ship, it gives suppression fire for unloading troops. (This model comes with a optional 25mm grenade launcher for use against vehicles or possibly firing smoke grenades) |
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| ===Usage===
| | The gun emplacements are mounted in various positions throughout the Campaign game and appear in a number of [[multiplayer]] maps. |
| 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}} | |
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| ==Variants== | | ==Advantages== |
| *'''[[M247H machine gun]]''': This variant is the most widely used turreted machine gun in service.
| | They are very handy in reducing an enemy force or giving vehicle drivers anguish with their unlimited ammo supply. Although not as powerful as the LAAG it still has a very high rate of fire and powerful rounds. It is excellent against infantry and useful when trying to destroy an enemy vehicle. |
| **'''[[M247 general purpose machine gun]]''': A lighter version of the M247H variant that adopts a slim, light-weight design.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}
| | ==Disadvantages== |
| **'''[[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}}
| | While using one you are extremely exposed to enemy fire: you immediately become a target that all good commanders will order neutralized with haste. A simple [[grenade]] or [[Rocket Launcher (Halo 2)|rocket]] explosion can destroy the whole turret, and snipers or really any weapon with a scope can take you out. You are also vulnerable in the back, for turrets have a limited range of motion. |
| **'''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}}
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| *'''[[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}}
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| File:HReach-M247H-HMG-Side.png|M247H machine gun.
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| File:H2A M247MG.png|M247 general purpose machine gun.
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| File:M247H-HeavyMachineGun.png|Etilka.
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| File:H5G M247H 2.png|War Games Etilka.
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| File:HReach-M247T-MMG-Side3.png|M247T machine gun.
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| </gallery>
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| ==In-game information== | | ==Multiplayer Glitch== |
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| | A bug is easily found when multiplaying. When destroying the turret with grenade or rocket, sometimes you can still use it, only now you are shooting with a pole and what seems to be an invisible gun. You are less protected because the gun's armor is missing. |
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| ==Gallery== | | ==Related Links== |
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| | *[[Shade]] |
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| | *[[Plasma Cannon]] |
| File:HINF-M247HHUD.png|HUD of the M247 in ''Halo Infinite'' campaign.
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| File:HINF-M247HmobileHUD.png|HUD of the detached M247 in ''Halo Infinite'' campaign.
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| File:HINF M247 Front.png|Close-up view of the M247's front.
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| File:HINF M247 Rear.png|Close-up view of the M247's rear.
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| File:HINF House of Reckoning berserkers.png|The Master Chief uses a detached M247 against a mob of Jiralhanae Berserkers.
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| File:HINF_MPOverview_M247H.png|A Spartan firing the M247 on [[Fragmentation]].
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| File:HINF-EVAturret.png|A Spartan carrying a detached M47H on Fragmentation.
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| File:HINF MirageMachinegunner.png|A Spartan firing the detached M247 on Fragmentation.
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| File:HINF NobleJustice Stance.png|Spartan in Mark V Armor wielding a detached M247 in the Noble Justice stance.
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| File:HINF - Emblem icon - Big Guns.png|The M247 featured in the Big Guns emblem.
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| ==List of appearances==
| | [[category: UNSC]] |
| *''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{1st}}
| | [[Category: weapons]] |
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| ==Notes==
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| ==Sources==
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| {{UNSC support weapons}}
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