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The M247T is one of the most common variants of the M247 machine gun.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 331''</ref> The M247T is fitted with a retractable metal shield near the rear of its barrel to protect the user. The M808C Scorpion uses a pintle-mounted M247T with a dedicated operator's compartment near the front of the vehicle.<ref name="VIS"/><ref name="Waypoint"/> The M850 Grizzly uses a coaxially mounted M247T which aligns with the main cannons.<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 86''</ref> Some Grizzlies also feature a pintle-mounted M247T in front of the main turret hatch.<ref>''Halo: Spartan Assault''</ref> | The M247T is one of the most common variants of the M247 machine gun.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 331''</ref> The M247T is fitted with a retractable metal shield near the rear of its barrel to protect the user. The M808C Scorpion uses a pintle-mounted M247T with a dedicated operator's compartment near the front of the vehicle.<ref name="VIS"/><ref name="Waypoint"/> The M850 Grizzly uses a coaxially mounted M247T which aligns with the main cannons.<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 86''</ref> Some Grizzlies also feature a pintle-mounted M247T in front of the main turret hatch.<ref>''Halo: Spartan Assault''</ref> | ||
The machine gun is effective at eliminating infantry and protecting battle tanks from personnel threats. The M247T Medium Machine Gun is chambered for the ubiquitous [[M118 Full Metal Jacket Armor-Piercing|M118 7. | The machine gun is effective at eliminating infantry and protecting battle tanks from personnel threats. The M247T Medium Machine Gun is chambered for the ubiquitous [[M118 Full Metal Jacket Armor-Piercing|M118 7.62×51mm FMJ AP cartridge]].<ref name="VIS"/><ref name="Waypoint"/> | ||
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