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The '''M638 Autocannon'''<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach Official Strategy Guide]]''', ''page 343''</ref> | The '''M638 Autocannon''' is an aircraft-mounted gun in service with the [[United Nations Space Command Defense Force]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach Official Strategy Guide]]''', ''page 343''</ref><ref>'''Halo: Reach''' manual</ref> | ||
==Design | ==Design details== | ||
The M638 Autocannon is | The M638 Autocannon is used as a chin-mounted gun on the [[UH-144 Falcon]] and some [[D77-TC Pelican]]s. It is employed in both anti-personnel and anti-armor roles. It fires explosive shells that can injure targets close to the impact area. The weapon is effective against both infantry targets and stationary gun emplacements like the [[Shade]] turret. It is also powerful enough to allow the aircraft to defend itself against multiple [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshees]]. Sustained fire from the M638 is even capable of destroying [[Type-52 Troop Carrier|Phantom dropships]]. | ||
==List of appearances== | |||
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}} | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
Revision as of 15:24, November 27, 2010
Template:Weapon Infobox The M638 Autocannon is an aircraft-mounted gun in service with the United Nations Space Command Defense Force.[1][2]
Design details
The M638 Autocannon is used as a chin-mounted gun on the UH-144 Falcon and some D77-TC Pelicans. It is employed in both anti-personnel and anti-armor roles. It fires explosive shells that can injure targets close to the impact area. The weapon is effective against both infantry targets and stationary gun emplacements like the Shade turret. It is also powerful enough to allow the aircraft to defend itself against multiple Banshees. Sustained fire from the M638 is even capable of destroying Phantom dropships.
List of appearances
- Halo: Reach (First appearance)
Sources
- ^ Halo: Reach Official Strategy Guide, page 343
- ^ Halo: Reach manual
