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The '''M247H Heavy Machine Gun''', | 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.<ref name="ordnance">[http://www.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=ordnance&cid=28442 '''Bungie.net''': ''M247H HMG'']</ref>It is a variant of the widely used [[M247 General Purpose Machine Gun]]. | ||
==Design details== | ==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.<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. | 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 | 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== | ||
*[[ | *[[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. | ||
*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. | *It is prone to overheating in ''Halo: Reach''. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery widths="160"> | <gallery widths="160"> | ||
File:Reachturret.jpg|The weapon mounted on a tripod. | File:Reachturret.jpg|The weapon mounted on a tripod. | ||
File:HaloReach - Spartan HMG.png|A [[SPARTAN-III]] using the | File:HaloReach - Spartan HMG.png|A [[SPARTAN-III program|SPARTAN-III]] using the M247H in ''Halo Reach''. | ||
File:Jorge-052.png|[[Jorge-052]] with his modified M247H. | File:Jorge-052.png|[[Jorge-052]] with his modified M247H. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Revision as of 08:32, September 12, 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
- Chief Warrant Officer Jorge-052, a 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.
- The M247H is erroneously labeled as the AIE-486H Heavy Machine Gun in Bungie.net game stats. [2]
- It is prone to overheating in Halo: Reach.
Gallery
- Reachturret.jpg
The weapon mounted on a tripod.
A SPARTAN-III using the M247H in Halo Reach.
Jorge-052 with his modified M247H.
