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| {{Weapon infobox | | {{WepList}} |
| |image=[[File:HINF - M247 Machine Gun Product Logo.png|100px]] | | {{Weapon |
| [[File:HINF M247 Full.png|350px]]
| | | image=[[Image:Gun_Turret_2.jpg|200px|]] |
| |name=M247 Heavy Machine Gun | | | name=Machine Gun turret |
| |manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22|Enc22|Page=174}} | | | manufacturer= |
| |series=M247 series | | | model=M247 GP Machine Gun |
| |type=[[Machine gun]] | | | type=turret |
| |variant= | | | cost= |
| *[[M247H machine gun]]
| | | Scope=No |
| **[[M247 general purpose machine gun]]
| | | weight=93lb |
| *[[M247T machine gun]]
| | | damage per hit=Medium |
| |cost= | | | magazine=unlimited |
| |length={{Convert|64.6|in|cm}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} | | | maxammo=unlimted |
| |width= | | | fire=automatic |
| |height= | | | Ammunition Type=.30 cal rounds |
| |capacity= | | | operation= |
| |feed=200-round box{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} | | | rate of fire=6 rounds per second |
| |ammotype=[[wikipedia:.50 BMG|M340 12.7 x 99mm High Velocity, Explosive]]{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} | | | Accuracy=Medium |
| |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]].}} | | | range=Long |
| |rate=Automatic{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} | | | era= |
| |velocity= | | | counterpart=[[Shade]],[[Shielded Plasma Cannon]] |
| |optics= | | | counterwep=explosives and scoped weapons |
| |range= | | | affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]] |
| |service= | |
| *[[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.}}}}
| | [[Image:Turret.jpg|thumb|200px|right|M247 GP Machine Gun]] |
| 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}} | | [[Image:Pturret.JPG|thumb|200px|right|M247 GPMG |
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| | ==Description== |
| | 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. The gun, the [[Machinegun Turret]] is capable of spewing out an incredible number of .30 cal rounds, however, it can which taken off the base, where it can be used as a weapon. The M247 turret makes quick work of anything foolish enough to get in its path. There are four types of [[UNSC]] turrets: |
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| ==Overview==
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| ===Design details===
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| 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}}
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| ===Usage===
| | *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. |
| 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}} | | *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]] |
| | *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) |
| | *[[Machinegun Turret]]- It is able to be detached from the fixed version and have a totl of 200 ammunition. It is planned to appear in [[Halo 3]] beta. |
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| ==Variants==
| | The gun emplacements are mounted in various positions throughout the [[Campaign]] game and appear in a number of [[multiplayer]] maps. |
| *'''[[M247H machine gun]]''': This variant is the most widely used turreted machine gun in service.
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| **'''[[M247 general purpose machine gun]]''': A lighter version of the M247H variant that adopts a slim, light-weight design.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}
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| **'''[[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}}
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| **'''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== | | == Advantages == |
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| | 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. |
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| 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== | | == Disadvantages == |
| *''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{1st}}
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| ==Notes==
| | 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. |
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| ==Sources== | | == 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. |
| [[Category:Machine guns]] | | |
| | == Related Links == |
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| | *[[Shade]] |
| | *[[Plasma Cannon]] |
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| | [[category: UNSC]] |
| | [[Category: weapons]] |
