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The '''GAU-10/A Heavy Autocannon (HAC)''' is an anti-personnel weapon in service with the [[United Nations Space Command]]. A pair of twin-linked GAU-10/A heavy autocannons are mounted on the standard production model of the [[AV-30 Kestrel]],<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/kestrel '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Kestrel'']</ref> on either side of the cockpit. These autocannons have a high-rate of fire and are capable of doing significant damage against [[Covenant]] infantry and vehicles, such as the [[Type-32 Ghost]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]'''</ref>
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The '''GAU-10/A Heavy Autocannon (HAC)''' is an anti-personnel weapon in service with the [[United Nations Space Command]].{{Ref/Site|Id=MC97102|URL=https://www.megaconstrux.com/en-us/halo/sets/unsc-light-assault-vtol-97102|Site=Mega Construx|Page=UNSC Light Assault VTOL|D=15|M=2|Y=2021}}{{Ref/Site|Id=Universe|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/kestrel|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Kestrel|D=30|M=06|Y=2021}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=157}}
 
==Overview==
===Design details===
A pair of twin-linked GAU-10/A heavy autocannons are mounted on the standard production model of the [[AV-30 Kestrel]],{{Ref/Reuse|Universe}} on either side of the cockpit. These autocannons have a high rate of fire and are capable of doing significant damage against [[Covenant]] infantry and vehicles, such as the {{Pattern|Karo'etba|Ghost}}.{{Ref/Game|Id=HSS|HSS|Kestrel in-game unit}}
 
===Usage===
The GAU-10/A was employed on a Kestrel used during the [[Battle of Installation 03]].{{Ref/Reuse|HSS}}


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
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==Sources==
==Sources==
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[[Category:Autocannons]]
[[Category:Autocannons]]

Latest revision as of 13:38, September 10, 2023

GAU-10/A heavy autocannon
HSS Kestrel.jpg
A Kestrel firing its autocannons.
Production overview

Type:

Autocannon

Service history

In service:

Post-Covenant War conflicts

 

The GAU-10/A Heavy Autocannon (HAC) is an anti-personnel weapon in service with the United Nations Space Command.[1][2][3]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

A pair of twin-linked GAU-10/A heavy autocannons are mounted on the standard production model of the AV-30 Kestrel,[2] on either side of the cockpit. These autocannons have a high rate of fire and are capable of doing significant damage against Covenant infantry and vehicles, such as the Karo'etba-pattern Ghost.[4]

Usage[edit]

The GAU-10/A was employed on a Kestrel used during the Battle of Installation 03.[4]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Mega Construx, UNSC Light Assault VTOL (Retrieved on Feb 15, 2021) [archive]
  2. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Kestrel (Retrieved on Jun 30, 2021) [archive]
  3. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 157
  4. ^ a b Halo: Spartan Strike, Kestrel in-game unit