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File:H3-M247THUD.png|HUD of the M247T in ''[[Halo 3]]''.
File:H3-M247THUD.png|HUD of the M247T in ''[[Halo 3]]''.
File:HTMCC-H3ODST ScorpionTurret Front.png|A marine manning the M247T in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''.
File:HTMCC-H3ODST ScorpionTurret Rear.png|A marine firing the M247T in ''Halo 3: ODST''.
File:HReach-M247T-MMG-Side2.png|The M247T with protective cover down in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
File:HReach-M247T-MMG-Side2.png|The M247T with protective cover down in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
File:HReach-M247T-MMG-Side1.png|The M247T with protective cover up.
File:HReach-M247T-MMG-Side1.png|The M247T with protective cover up.

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M247T Medium Machine Gun
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Production overview

Manufacturer:

Misriah Armory

Model series:

M247 machine gun

Type:

Machine gun

Specifications

Ammunition type:

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

Operation:

Fully-automatic

Rate of fire:

High

Effective range:

Moderate

Service history

In service:

Insurrection
Human-Covenant War
Post-Covenant War conflicts

 

The M247T Medium Machine Gun, formally Machine Gun, Caliber 7.62 mm, M247, is a variant of the M247 machine gun produced by Misriah Armory and used by the United Nations Space Command. It is outfitted on the M808C Scorpion, M820 Scorpion, and M850 Grizzly main battle tanks as an onboard anti-infantry weapon.[2][3][4][5][6]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The M247T is a variant of the M247 machine gun.[7][8] 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.[1][2] The M850 Grizzly uses a coaxially mounted M247T which aligns with the main cannons.[9] Some Grizzlies also feature a pintle-mounted M247T in front of the main turret hatch.[10]

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 7.62×51 mm FMJ AP cartridge.[1][2]

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List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 164
  2. ^ a b c d Halo Waypoint, Universe - Vehicles - Scorpion (Retrieved on Nov 3, 2015) [archive]
  3. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), page 238
  4. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 248
  5. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 140-141
  6. ^ Bungie.net, Halo: Reach - Heatmaps (Retrieved on Feb 9, 2021) [archive]
  7. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), page 317
  8. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 331
  9. ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 86
  10. ^ Halo: Spartan Assault, Grizzly in-game model