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(No, it's just one that's not mounted. Look at current weapons mounted on vehicles; an M240 will often have its heat shield removed and is mounted behind a shield in turrets)
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The M247H is an air-cooled, gas-operated, electrically fired, linkless-fed weapon. It can be used in both anti-personnel and anti-vehicle roles.<ref name="ordnance"/> It is most often seen mounted on stationary tripods and used as a defensive weapon, but can also be carried by those strong enough to efficiently operate it. An M247H is mounted on either side of most [[UH-144 Falcon]]s.
The M247H is an air-cooled, gas-operated, electrically fired, linkless-fed weapon. It can be used in both anti-personnel and anti-vehicle roles.<ref name="ordnance"/> It is most often seen mounted on stationary tripods and used as a defensive weapon, but can also be carried by those strong enough to efficiently operate it. An M247H is mounted on either side of most [[UH-144 Falcon]]s.


Like many other support weapons used by the UNSC, the M247H is fitted with a metal shield near the rear of its barrel to protect the user. Some versions, including the one mounted on the [[UH-144 Falcon]], lack this feature.
Like many other support weapons used by the UNSC, the M247H is fitted with a metal shield near the rear of its barrel to protect the user. Some versions, including the one mounted on the UH-144, lack this feature.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*It has a faster fire rate but less damage than its ''[[Halo 3]]'' counterpart, the [[AIE-486H Heavy Machine Gun]].
*[[Warrant Officer|Chief Warrant Officer]] [[Jorge-052]], a [[SPARTAN-II Program|SPARTAN-II commando]], utilized this weapon throughout the [[Human-Covenant War]]. His customized M247H lacked the shield plate, which was replaced by a heat cover over the barrel and many other smaller differences. Judging by its appearance, it is possible that Jorge-052 prefered an older model of the M247H.
*[[Warrant Officer|Chief Warrant Officer]] [[Jorge-052]], a [[SPARTAN-II Program|SPARTAN-II commando]], utilized this weapon throughout the [[Human-Covenant War]]. His customized M247H lacked the shield plate, which was replaced by a heat cover over the barrel and many other smaller differences.
*The M247H is erroneously labeled as the [[AIE-486H Heavy Machine Gun]] in [[Bungie.net]] game stats. <ref>[http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/CareerStats/weapons.aspx?player=Ace_36O]</ref>
*The M247H is erroneously labeled as the [[AIE-486H Heavy Machine Gun]] in [[Bungie.net]] game stats. <ref>[http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/CareerStats/weapons.aspx?player=Ace_36O]</ref>
*It is prone to overheating in ''Halo: Reach'' unless it is removed from its mount, which somehow enables it to fire without overheating until all ammunition is expended.
*Prolonged usage in ''Halo: Reach'' will cuase it to overheat.
*If a player listens to it firing, it makes the exact same sound as the AIE-486H HMG when firing, even with the sound of the gun spooling up.
*Unlike the AIE-486H HMG used in Halo 3, if the Infinite Ammo setting is active, the turret will have unlimited ammunition, even while detached from its base.
*The weapon is described to use 7.62mm rounds, however, the game manual describes it to fire 12.7mm rounds and text on the weapon's ammunition box in-game reads "12mm HVE". A 12.7mm caliber would be more logical given its designation as a heavy machine gun, rather than 7.62mm which would make it a medium machine gun.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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Revision as of 10:29, October 24, 2010

Template:Ratings Template:New Content Template:Weapon Infobox The M247H Heavy Machine Gun, formally known as the Machine Gun, Caliber 7.62 mm, M247, is a heavy weapon used extensively by the United Nations Space Command ground forces.[1]It is a variant of the widely used M247 General Purpose Machine Gun.

Design details

The M247H is an air-cooled, gas-operated, electrically fired, linkless-fed weapon. It can be used in both anti-personnel and anti-vehicle roles.[1] It is most often seen mounted on stationary tripods and used as a defensive weapon, but can also be carried by those strong enough to efficiently operate it. An M247H is mounted on either side of most UH-144 Falcons.

Like many other support weapons used by the UNSC, the M247H is fitted with a metal shield near the rear of its barrel to protect the user. Some versions, including the one mounted on the UH-144, lack this feature.

Trivia

Gallery

  • Reachturret.jpg

    The weapon mounted on a tripod.

  • A SPARTAN-III using the M247H in Halo Reach.

    A SPARTAN-III using the M247H in Halo Reach.

  • Jorge-052 with his modified M247H.

    Jorge-052 with his modified M247H.

Sources

  1. ^ a b Bungie.net: M247H HMG
  2. ^ [1]

Template:UNSC Infantry Weapons

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