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File:HReach-M247T-MMG-Side3.png|M247T Medium Machine Gun. | File:HReach-M247T-MMG-Side3.png|M247T Medium Machine Gun. | ||
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==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== | ==Trivia== | ||
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File:H2A-M247&M247H2.png|A Sangheili firing an M247 on [[Skyward]]. | File:H2A-M247&M247H2.png|A Sangheili firing an M247 on [[Skyward]]. | ||
File:M247shield.png|A shield version of the M247. | 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. | |||
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Revision as of 17:24, September 8, 2021
M247 General Purpose Machine Gun | |
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Machine gun |
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Unlimited (in-game) |
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600 rounds per minute | |
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The M247 General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG), formally known as the Machine Gun, Caliber 7.62 mm, M247, is a machine gun used extensively by the United Nations Space Command Armed Forces. It is a scaled-down version of the more widely utilized M247H Heavy Machine Gun.[3]
Overview
The M247 GPMG is chambered for the ubiquitous M118 7.62×51mm FMJ AP cartridge, unlike the M247H, which uses the 12.7mm high velocity cartridge.[3] Being a 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.[4][5]
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 Pelicans, 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.[5][6]
The M247 had entered service with the UNSC as early as 2526.[7]
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.
Production notes
During the production of Halo 2, the M247 was considered for inclusion as a first-person weapon, with a playable version in the files of Halo: The Master Chief Collection.[8] Another variant was also concepted and implemented in early builds, sporting a 25mm grenade launcher mounted atop the weapon.[9]
Trivia
See our gameplay information related to M247 machine gun on its gameplay page. | |
Browse more images in this article's gallery page. |
- This weapon shares a very similar name to the real-world FN Herstal M249E4 PIP and M240E6LW machine guns, as well as sharing a similar design and combat role.
- In the Halo 3 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
Forward and rear views of a portable M247 GPMG in Halo 2.
A Spartan using an M247 GPMG on the multiplayer map Waterworks.
A Marine mans an M247 against the Covenant aboard Cairo Station.
HUD of the M247 in Halo 2: Anniversary campaign.
A Sangheili firing an M247 on Skyward.
An image of a Marine using an M247 GPMG with the grenade launcher attachment.
List of appearances
- Halo 2 (First appearance)
- Halo Wars
- Halo 2: Anniversary
- Halo: Last Light
- Halo: Oblivion
Sources
- ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), 2011 edition, page 331
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), page 317
- ^ a b Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 115
- ^ Halo 2, campaign level Outskirts
- ^ a b Halo 2, campaign level Metropolis
- ^ Halo 2, campaign level Delta Halo
- ^ Halo: Oblivion, Chapter 4
- ^ YouTube - Lord Zedd, Halo: MCC - Flying The Falcon in Halo 2 And More!
- ^ The Art of Halo, page 109
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