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| image=[[File:M247_1.png|300px]]
|name=M247 General Purpose Machine Gun
| name=M247 General Purpose Machine Gun
|image=[[File:H2A M247MG.png|300px]]
| manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]
|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]
| model=M247
|series=
| type=Machine gun
|type=[[Machine gun|General-purpose machine gun]]
| cost=
|cost=
| length=*Portable: 156 centimeters
|variant=
*Mounted: 154.5 centimeters
*[[M247H machine gun]]
| feed=Unlimited (in-game)
*[[M247T machine gun]]
| fire=
|service=[[Human-Covenant War]]
| ammotype=[[M118 Full Metal Jacket Armor-Piercing]]
|length={{Convert|64.1|in|cm|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc11|Page=331}}{{Ref/Note|The length stat used on this article reflects that provided in the 2022 ''Halo Encyclopedia'' book, using the ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' campaign model of the turret as a base. In the original 2009 and 2011 editions of the book, the length given was {{Convert|59|in|cm|disp=flip|sp=us}}.}}
| operation=Fully automatic
|width=
| rate= 600 rounds per minute
|height=
| accuracy=Short to medium
|weight=
| range=1,100 meters (3,609 feet)<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 317''</ref>
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| service=[[Human-Covenant War]]
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| affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]]
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|capacity=100 rounds {{C|box magazine}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc09}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}}
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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]] [[United Nations Space Command Defense Force|Defense Force]]. It is a scaled-down version of the more widely utilized [[M247H Heavy Machine Gun]].<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 115''</ref>
The '''M247 General Purpose Machine Gun''' ('''GPMG''') is a machine gun used extensively by the armed forces of the [[United Nations Space Command]]. It is a scaled-down version of the [[M247H machine gun|M247H heavy machine gun]].{{Ref/Book|Id=EVG|EVG|Page=115}}


==Overview==
==Overview==
The M247 GPMG is chambered for the ubiquitous [[M118 Full Metal Jacket Armor-Piercing|M118 7.62x51mm FMJ AP cartridge]], unlike the M247H, which uses the [[Wikipedia:.50 BMG|12.7mm high velocity cartridge]].<ref name="EVG"/> The M247 is typically utilized as a mobile [[Wikipedia:Squad automatic weapon|squad automatic weapon]] and is fed via a belt box on the right sight of the gun. The operator usually deploys the weapon on a bipod, though it can be fired from the hip.<ref>[http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q311/Red_Raptor_album/M247GPMG.jpg Photobucket.com: Red Raptor's album - M247 SAW]</ref> The weapon's mobility allows personnel to quickly establish defensive perimeters or to provide suppressing fire.<ref name="Outskirts">'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Outskirts]]''</ref><ref name="Metropolis">'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Metropolis]]''</ref>
===Design details===
The M247 GPMG is chambered for the ubiquitous [[7.62x51mm|M118 7.62×51mm FMJ AP cartridge]], unlike the M247H, which uses the [[Wikipedia:.50 BMG|12.7mm high velocity cartridge]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} Being a [[wikipedia:General-purpose machine gun|general-purpose machine gun]], the M247 is fed via a belt box on the right side 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.{{Ref/Level|Id=Outskirts|H2|Outskirts}}{{Ref/Level|Id=Metropolis|H2|Metropolis}}


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 Pelican]]s, 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.<ref name="Metropolis"/><ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Delta Halo]]''</ref>
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 Pelican]]s, 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.{{Ref/Reuse|Metropolis}}{{Ref/Level|H2|Delta Halo}}


==Gameplay==
===Variants===
===Tactics===
*'''[[M247 General Purpose Machine Gun Turret Autocannon]]''': This variant is an autocannon that can be placed on the [[M312 Elephant]].
====Campaign====
*'''[[M247H Heavy Machine Gun]]''':  This variant is the most widely used turreted machine gun in service.
*On ''Outskirts'', the M247 can be used to quickly kill the [[Mgalekgolo|Hunters]]. On ''[[Cairo Station (level)|Cairo Station]]'', players can use the M247 to eliminate the Covenant boarding party when it docks early in the level. In ''Metropolis'', the M247 appears again towards the end of the level. Here, players can use the turret to quickly dispose of the [[Sangheili|Elites]], [[Unggoy|Grunts]], and [[Kig-yar|Jackals]] that are deployed from the [[Type-47 Ultra Heavy Assault Platform#V2 model|Scarab]]. On ''[[Quarantine Zone (level)|Quarantine Zone]]'', a barricade of [[The Flood|Flood]] man a trio of turrets in front of the passageway to the [[Anti-gravity gondola|gondola.]]
*'''[[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.
<gallery>
File:HW Elephant Turret.png|M247 GPMGT.
File:H5G-M247H.png|M247H Heavy Machine Gun.
File:HReach-M247T-MMG-Side3.png|M247T Medium Machine Gun.
</gallery>
 
==Operational history==
The M247 had entered service with the UNSC as early as [[2526]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=Obliv4|Oblv|Chapter=4}}
 
==Production notes==
[[File:H3_Alpha_HighGround.jpg|250px|thumb|An M247 on [[High Ground]] in an alpha build of ''Halo 3''.]]
{{Main|Cut Halo 2 weapons}}
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|20mm grenade launcher]] mounted atop the weapon.{{Ref/Site|Id=Discoveries|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/digsite-discoveries|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Digsite Discoveries|D=17|M=07|Y=2023}} ''[[The Art of Halo: Creating a Virtual World]]'' erroneously claims this weapon as a 25mm launcher.{{Ref/Book|Id=AOHGrenadeLauncher|AoH|Page=109}}


====Multiplayer====
The grenade launcher machine gun attachment was recovered and restored for use in retail ''Halo 2'' by the [[Digsite]] project.{{Ref/Reuse|Discoveries}}
*The turret usually overlooks a good area and is readily accessible. While the gunner is capable of cutting down waves of infantry, its location, tactical value, and lack of mobility usually mark it as an immediate target if the assailant can hit the gunner from behind. Because of this, it is a good idea for the gunner to have a spotter. This is always a good multiplayer tactic, but here it applies especially well as the gunner's rear is completely unprotected, unlike that of its Covenant counterpart. The mobility of the [[Type-27 Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun|Shade]] is 360°, but the M247 only allows a 180° area of fire. Having an ally watching the gunner's back will substantially increase their effectiveness and potential lifespan.
*On maps with other vehicles, the gunner should be mindful of his limitations. The M247 is effective against infantry and light ground vehicles, not tanks. If an enemy Scorpion tank or Wraith approaches, the occupant should find cover immediately.
*When up against the M247, it is important to focus on the turret's three main weaknesses: its weakness to explosives, lack of cover, and the lack of mobility. Explosives will easily take the emplacement down, a sniper can take advantage of the gunner's lack of cover, and an experienced player will be able to maneuver behind the gunner and kill him.


== Trivia ==
In ''[[Halo 3]]'', a number of [[List of UNSC crates|UNSC crates]] bear decals listing their contents as the M247, despite the game replacing the weapon with the [[AIE-486H machine gun]]. The decals reuse the label text and information from their equivalents in ''Halo 2'', except for changing the crate's icon to the AIE. The M247 was present in early builds of ''Halo 3'', though would ultimately be replaced for final release.
*This weapon shares a very similar name to the real-world [[wikipedia:M249 light machine gun|Belgian M249]] and [[wikipedia:M240 machine gun|M240 machine guns]], as well as sharing a similar design and combat role.
*In the ''[[Halo 3]]'' [[Halo 3 Beta|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==
==Gallery==
{{linkbox|gallery=yes|gameplay=yes}}
===Development images===
<gallery>
File:H2 GPMG Concept.png|''Halo 2'' concept art of the M247.{{Ref/Reuse|AOHGrenadeLauncher}}
File:H2A_M247MachineGun_Concept.jpg|Concept art for ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:H2A_M247Base_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the base for ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:H2A_M247PelicanMount_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the weapon's Pelican mount for ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
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.{{Ref/Reuse|AOHGrenadeLauncher}}
File:H2 Digsite M247GPMG GrenadeLauncher 1.jpg|The restored GPMG with 20mm launcher, given functionality by Digsite.{{Ref/Reuse|Discoveries}}
File:H2 Digsite M247GPMG GrenadeLauncher 2.jpg|Master Chief firing the now-functional grenade launcher.{{Ref/Reuse|Discoveries}}
</gallery>
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:M247_3.png|Forward and rear views of a portable M247 GPMG.
File:M247_1.png|The M247 GPMG in ''Halo 2''.
File:M247_3.png|Forward and rear views of a portable M247 GPMG in ''[[Halo 2]]''.
File:H2-M247GPMG.png|A turret-mounted M247 GPMG.
File:H2-M247GPMG.png|A turret-mounted M247 GPMG.
File:H2-M247_GPMG_turret_views.png|Views of a turret-mounted M247 GPMG.
File:H2-M247_GPMG_turret_views.png|Views of a turret-mounted M247 GPMG.
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File:H2 - Pelican M247.jpg|A Marine door gunner operating an M247 GMPG mounted on the rear hatch of a Pelican.
File:H2 - Pelican M247.jpg|A Marine door gunner operating an M247 GMPG mounted on the rear hatch of a Pelican.
File:H2 mp waterworks turret.jpg|A Spartan using an M247 GPMG on the multiplayer map [[Waterworks]].
File:H2 mp waterworks turret.jpg|A Spartan using an M247 GPMG on the multiplayer map [[Waterworks]].
File:H2A - I Know What the Ladies Like.jpg|Sergeant Johnson arms an M247 mounted into the bay of a Pelican.
File:H2ACampaign CairoMarineGunner.png|A Marine mans an M247 against the Covenant aboard ''[[Cairo Station (station)|Cairo Station]]''.
File:H2ACP-M247HUD.png|HUD of the M247 in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' campaign.
File:H2A Outskirts John117MG.jpg|John-117 manning an M247.
File:M247shield.png|A shield version of the M247.
File:H2A Marine M247.png|A marine carrying the M247.
File:H2A-M247&M247H.png|An M247 with an M247H.
File:H2AMP-M247HUD.png|HUD of the M247 in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' multiplayer.
File:H2A-M247&M247H2.png|A Sangheili firing an M247 on [[Skyward]].
</gallery>
</gallery>


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*''[[Halo Wars]]''
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
*''[[Halo 2 Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo: Last Light]]''
*''[[Halo: Oblivion]]''
*''[[Halo: The Television Series Season Two]]
 
==Notes==
{{Ref/Notes}}


==Sources==
==Sources==
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{{Ref/Sources}}


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M247 General Purpose Machine Gun
H2A M247MG.png
Production overview

Manufacturer:

Misriah Armory

Type:

General-purpose machine gun

Variants:

Specifications

Length:

163 centimeters (64.1 in)[1][Note 1]

Weight:

  • Portable: 10 kilograms (23 lb)[2][3]
  • Mounted: 19.3 kilograms (42.5 lb)[2][3]

Ammunition type:

M118 Full Metal Jacket Armor-Piercing[2][3][1]

Capacity:

100 rounds (box magazine)[2][3]

Feed system:

Belt-fed

Effective range:

1,100 meters (3,600 ft)[2][3]

Service history

In service:

Human-Covenant War

 

The M247 General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) is a machine gun used extensively by the armed forces of the United Nations Space Command. It is a scaled-down version of the M247H heavy machine gun.[4]

Overview

Design details

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.[4] Being a general-purpose machine gun, the M247 is fed via a belt box on the right side 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.[5][6]

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.[6][7]

Variants

  • M247 GPMGT.

    M247 GPMGT.

  • M247H Heavy Machine Gun.

    M247H Heavy Machine Gun.

  • M247T Medium Machine Gun.

    M247T Medium Machine Gun.

Operational history

The M247 had entered service with the UNSC as early as 2526.[8]

Production notes

High Ground in Halo 3 Alpha.
An M247 on High Ground in an alpha build of Halo 3.
Main article: Cut Halo 2 weapons

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.[9] Another variant was also concepted and implemented in early builds, sporting a 20mm grenade launcher mounted atop the weapon.[10] The Art of Halo: Creating a Virtual World erroneously claims this weapon as a 25mm launcher.[11]

The grenade launcher machine gun attachment was recovered and restored for use in retail Halo 2 by the Digsite project.[10]

In Halo 3, a number of UNSC crates bear decals listing their contents as the M247, despite the game replacing the weapon with the AIE-486H machine gun. The decals reuse the label text and information from their equivalents in Halo 2, except for changing the crate's icon to the AIE. The M247 was present in early builds of Halo 3, though would ultimately be replaced for final release.

Gallery

Main-Legendary.png See our gameplay information related to M247 machine gun on its gameplay page.
Main-Superintendent.png Browse more images in this article's gallery page.

Development images

  • Halo 2 concept art of the M247.[11]

    Halo 2 concept art of the M247.[11]

  • Concept art for Halo 2: Anniversary.

    Concept art for Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • Concept art of the base for Halo 2: Anniversary.

    Concept art of the base for Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • Concept art of the weapon's Pelican mount for Halo 2: Anniversary.

    Concept art of the weapon's Pelican mount for Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • The GPMG in first-person.

    The GPMG in first-person.

  • An image of a Marine using an M247 GPMG with the grenade launcher attachment.[11]

    An image of a Marine using an M247 GPMG with the grenade launcher attachment.[11]

  • The restored GPMG with 20mm launcher, given functionality by Digsite.[10]

    The restored GPMG with 20mm launcher, given functionality by Digsite.[10]

  • Master Chief firing the now-functional grenade launcher.[10]

    Master Chief firing the now-functional grenade launcher.[10]

Screenshots

  • The M247 GPMG in Halo 2.

    The M247 GPMG in Halo 2.

  • Forward and rear views of a portable M247 GPMG in Halo 2.

    Forward and rear views of a portable M247 GPMG in Halo 2.

  • A turret-mounted M247 GPMG.

    A turret-mounted M247 GPMG.

  • Views of a turret-mounted M247 GPMG.

    Views of a turret-mounted M247 GPMG.

  • A Marine using the portable version of the M247 GPMG.

    A Marine using the portable version of the M247 GPMG.

  • A Marine carrying a portable M247 GPMG.

    A Marine carrying a portable M247 GPMG.

  • A Marine door gunner operating an M247 GMPG mounted on the rear hatch of a Pelican.

    A Marine door gunner operating an M247 GMPG mounted on the rear hatch of a Pelican.

  • A Spartan using an M247 GPMG on the multiplayer map Waterworks.

    A Spartan using an M247 GPMG on the multiplayer map Waterworks.

  • Sergeant Johnson arms an M247 mounted into the bay of a Pelican.

    Sergeant Johnson arms an M247 mounted into the bay of a Pelican.

  • A Marine mans an M247 against the Covenant aboard Cairo Station.

    A Marine mans an M247 against the Covenant aboard Cairo Station.

  • HUD of the M247 in Halo 2: Anniversary campaign.

    HUD of the M247 in Halo 2: Anniversary campaign.

  • John-117 manning an M247.

    John-117 manning an M247.

  • A shield version of the M247.

    A shield version of the M247.

  • A marine carrying the M247.

    A marine carrying the M247.

  • An M247 with an M247H.

    An M247 with an M247H.

  • HUD of the M247 in Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer.

    HUD of the M247 in Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer.

  • A Sangheili firing an M247 on Skyward.

    A Sangheili firing an M247 on Skyward.

List of appearances

Notes

  1. ^ The length stat used on this article reflects that provided in the 2022 Halo Encyclopedia book, using the Halo 2: Anniversary campaign model of the turret as a base. In the original 2009 and 2011 editions of the book, the length given was 150 centimeters (59 in).

Sources

  1. ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 331
  2. ^ a b c d e Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), page 317
  3. ^ a b c d e Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 331
  4. ^ a b Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 115
  5. ^ Halo 2, campaign level Outskirts
  6. ^ a b Halo 2, campaign level Metropolis
  7. ^ Halo 2, campaign level Delta Halo
  8. ^ Halo: Oblivion, chapter 4
  9. ^ YouTube - Lord Zedd, Halo: MCC - Flying The Falcon in Halo 2 And More!
  10. ^ a b c d Halo Waypoint, Digsite Discoveries (Retrieved on Jul 17, 2023) [archive]
  11. ^ a b c The Art of Halo, page 109

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