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| image=[[File: | |image=[[File:H2A M46.png|350px]] | ||
| name=M46 Light Anti-Aircraft Gun | |name=M46 Light Anti-Aircraft Gun | ||
| manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]<ref name="H4VG"/> | |manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]<ref name="H4VG"/> | ||
| series=M46 | |series=M46 | ||
| type=Light anti-aircraft gun | |type=Light anti-aircraft gun | ||
| cost= | |cost= | ||
|length={{Convert|109.8|in|cm}}<ref name="H4VG">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 78''</ref> | |length={{Convert|109.8|in|cm}}<ref name="H4VG">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 78''</ref> | ||
|width={{Convert|39.4|in|cm}}<ref name="H4VG"/> | |width={{Convert|39.4|in|cm}}<ref name="H4VG"/> | ||
|height={{Convert|76.7|in|cm}}<ref name="H4VG"/> | |height={{Convert|76.7|in|cm}}<ref name="H4VG"/> | ||
| ammotype=12.7x99mm M255 HVE rounds<ref name="H4VG"/> | |ammotype=12.7x99mm M255 HVE rounds<ref name="H4VG"/> | ||
| operation=Electrically-powered; Belt-fed | |operation=Electrically-powered; Belt-fed | ||
| feed=Varies | |feed=Varies | ||
| rate=High | |rate=High | ||
| range= | |range= | ||
| service=[[Human-Covenant War]] | |service=[[Human-Covenant War]] | ||
<br>[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | <br>[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | ||
| affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]] | |affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''M46 Vulcan Light Anti-Aircraft Gun''' is a [[UNSC Defense Force]] vehicle-mounted rotary machine gun. The successor to the [[M41 Light Anti-Aircraft Gun|M41 LAAG]], the M46 is used as the primary armament on the post-Human-Covenant War [[M12 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle]]. | The '''M46 Vulcan Light Anti-Aircraft Gun''' is a [[UNSC Defense Force]] vehicle-mounted rotary machine gun. The successor to the [[M41 Light Anti-Aircraft Gun|M41 LAAG]], the M46 is used as the primary armament on the post-Human-Covenant War [[M12 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle]]. | ||
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File:Wreckage action 3.jpg|A squad of [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]]s in a Warthog on [[Wreckage]] with one manning the M46 LAAG. | File:Wreckage action 3.jpg|A squad of [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]]s in a Warthog on [[Wreckage]] with one manning the M46 LAAG. | ||
File:Harvest action 2.jpg|The M46 LAAG being fired during a [[War Games]] match on [[Harvest (map)|Harvest]]. | File:Harvest action 2.jpg|The M46 LAAG being fired during a [[War Games]] match on [[Harvest (map)|Harvest]]. | ||
File:H4-M46LAAG.png|The M46 LAAG in ''Halo 4''. | |||
File:H4-M46HUD.png|HUD of the M46 LAAG in ''Halo 4''. | File:H4-M46HUD.png|HUD of the M46 LAAG in ''Halo 4''. | ||
File:H2ACP-M46HUD.png|HUD of the M46 LAAG in ''[[Halo 2 Anniversary]]'' campaign. | File:H2ACP-M46HUD.png|HUD of the M46 LAAG in ''[[Halo 2 Anniversary]]'' campaign. | ||
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The M46 Vulcan Light Anti-Aircraft Gun is a UNSC Defense Force vehicle-mounted rotary machine gun. The successor to the M41 LAAG, the M46 is used as the primary armament on the post-Human-Covenant War M12 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle.
Design details
The M46 LAAG maintains most of the M41 LAAG profile; it is a triple-barreled, electric-powered, linkless, belt-fed weapon. Two major improvements over the M41 are the replacement of the cooling system and a larger gas chamber.[citation needed][1]
Gameplay
Advantages
In the multiplayer, the LAAG can be a powerful weapon, as it has both anti-personnel and light anti-armor capabilities. Its fast rate of fire allows it to focus down targets with relative ease, and it is reasonably accurate if used correctly. As its name suggests it is absolutely deadly to Banshees and the fact that a Warthog with one usually spawns on any map with a Banshee makes them a constant threat.
Disadvantages
Some disadvantages to operating the LAAG turret are; the lack of protection to the operator, which makes sniping an effective way to counter them, as well as the weapon's tendency to overheat, which can temporarily render it useless. The lack of accuracy at long distances can also be a significant problem. As with the M41 LAAG from previous games (notibly Halo: Reach, where the mechanic was first implemented), the weapon's tendency to overheat is an overt gameplay mechanic. Gatling weapons are designed to distribute heat evenly among their multiple barrels; indeed, this is the very reason they have multiple barrels, as the long period between when each fires ensures that none receive more than a small heat increase.
Gallery
Concept art of the M46 LAAG in Halo 4.
A squad of Spartan-IVs in a Warthog on Wreckage with one manning the M46 LAAG.
The M46 LAAG in Halo 4.
HUD of the M46 LAAG in Halo 4.
HUD of the M46 LAAG in Halo 2 Anniversary campaign.
An ODST manning a M46 LAAG on Installation 05.
HUD of the M46 LAAG in Halo 2 Anniversary multiplayer.
List of appearances
- Halo 4 (First appearance)
- Halo 2 Anniversary
- Halo Online
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