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| image=[[Image:Gun_Turret_2.jpg|200px|]]
[[File:HINF M247 Full.png|350px]]
| name=Machine Gun turret
|name=M247 Heavy Machine Gun
| manufacturer=
|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22|Enc22|Page=174}}
| model=M247 GP Machine Gun
|series=M247 series
| type=turret
|type=[[Machine gun]]
| cost=
|variant=
| Scope=No
*[[M247H machine gun]]
| weight=93lb
**[[M247 general purpose machine gun]]
| damage per hit=Medium
*[[M247T machine gun]]
| magazine=unlimited
|cost=
| maxammo=unlimted
|length={{Convert|64.6|in|cm}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}
| fire=automatic
|width=
| Ammunition Type=.30 cal rounds
|height=
| operation=
|capacity=
| rate of fire=6 rounds per second
|feed=200-round box{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}
| Accuracy=Medium
|ammotype=[[wikipedia:.50 BMG|M340 12.7 x 99mm High Velocity, Explosive]]{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}
| range=Long
|operation=Air-cooled, gas-operated, electrically fired, drum/linkless-fed{{Ref/Book|Id=EVG|EVG|Page=115}}{{Ref/Note|Id=M247H|Given their near-identical appearances, the M247 likely operates in the same manner as its [[M247H machine gun|M247H variant]].}}
| era=
|rate=Automatic{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}
| counterpart=[[Shade]],[[Shielded Plasma Cannon]]
|velocity=
| counterwep=explosives and scoped weapons
|optics=
| affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]]
|range=
|service=
*[[Human-Covenant War]]{{Ref/Reuse|forge}}
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]{{Ref/Game|Id=gameplay|HI|gameplay}}
}}
}}
[[Image:Turret.jpg|thumb|200px|right|M247 GP Machine Gun]]
{{Article quote|The 247 has served in the UNSC arsenal for decades. In the semi-portable tripod configuration it is employed for site defense. It has effectively unlimited ammo supply while attached to the weapon mount.{{Ref/Game|Id=forge|HINF|Forge - M247 HMG Turret description|Quote=The 247 has served in the UNSC arsenal for decades. In the semi-portable tripod configuration it is employed for site defense. It has effectively unlimited ammo supply while atached to the weapon mount.}}}}
[[Image:Pturret.JPG|thumb|200px|right|M247 GPMG
The '''M247 machine gun''', or formally known as the '''M247 Heavy Machine Gun''' ('''HMG'''), is a rapid-firing, automatic turreted machine gun in service with the [[United Nations Space Command]]. It is manufactured by [[Misriah Armory]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}
in the Portable version]]
==Description==
The '''M247''' is a general purpose machine gun that is normally seen as a stationary gun emplacement usually placed near defensive positions surrounding bases and fortifications. The gun, the [[Machinegun Turret]] is capable of spewing out an incredible number of .30 cal rounds, however, it can which taken off the base, where it can be used as a weapon. The M247 turret makes quick work of anything foolish enough to get in its path. There are four types of [[UNSC]] turrets:


==Overview==
===Design details===
The M247 is an air-cooled, gas-operated, electrically fired, linkless-fed weapon that fires [[Wikipedia:.50 BMG|M340 12.7 x 99mm High Velocity, Explosive (HVE) rounds]].{{Ref/NoteReuse|M247H}} The standard configuration of the M247 is affixed to a tripod turret base. Like many other UNSCDF support weapons, the M247 is fitted with a metal shield near the rear of its barrel to protect the user. The ammunition box is located behind this shield; the standard box contains 200 rounds. The firing mechanism and trigger are located at the rear of the weapon and are accompanied by a pair of handles, allowing the operator to rotate it 180 degrees.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}


*Fixed - The standing turret with a plate of armor to protect its operator from incoming fire.  This one is used as a defensive weapon usually by the UNSC.
===Usage===
*Portable - The second version is the mobile version in which the main gun is placed on a foldable tripod or bipod for quick relocation and setup in the field.  Though it lacks shielding (and possibly rate of fire), it can be moved from location to location by a single [[Marine]]
The M247 is generally carried by a team of marines or a single Spartan, the M247 can neutralize heavily shielded enemies, light vehicles, and slower aircraft. It serves as the standardized HMG configuration of the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}'s combat deployment.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}
*Vehicle Mounted - The third variation is mounted on the loading bay of the pelican drop ship, it gives suppression fire for unloading troops. (This model comes with a optional 25mm grenade launcher for use against vehicles or possibly firing smoke grenades)
*[[Machinegun Turret]]- It is able to be detached from the fixed version and have a total of 200 ammunition. It is planned to appear in [[Halo 3]] beta.


The gun emplacements are mounted in various positions throughout the [[Campaign]] game and appear in a number of [[multiplayer]] maps.
==Variants==
*'''[[M247H machine gun]]''':  This variant is the most widely used turreted machine gun in service.
**'''[[M247 general purpose machine gun]]''': A lighter version of the M247H variant that adopts a slim, light-weight design.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}
**'''[[Etilka]]''': [[Jorge-052]]'s modified M274H machine gun.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFIntentions|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-noble-intentions|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Noble Intentions|D=08|M=07|Y=2016}}
**'''War Games Etilka''': After the Human-Covenant War, the UNSC created a variant for use in {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}'s [[War Games]] modeled after Etilka.{{Ref/Reuse|CFIntentions}}
*'''[[M247T Medium Machine Gun]]''': This variant is outfitted mostly on the [[M808 Scorpion]], [[M820 Scorpion]], and [[M850 Grizzly]] main battle tanks as an onboard anti-infantry weapon.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=140-141}}
<gallery>
File:HReach-M247H-HMG-Side.png|M247H machine gun.
File:H2A M247MG.png|M247 general purpose machine gun.
File:M247H-HeavyMachineGun.png|Etilka.
File:H5G M247H 2.png|War Games Etilka.
File:HReach-M247T-MMG-Side3.png|M247T machine gun.
</gallery>


== Advantages ==
==In-game information==
{{Expand-section}}


They are very handy in reducing an enemy force or giving vehicle drivers anguish with their unlimited ammo supply. Although not as powerful as the LAAG it still has a very high rate of fire and powerful rounds. It is excellent against infantry and useful when trying to destroy an enemy vehicle.
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}
<gallery>
File:HINF-M247HHUD.png|HUD of the M247 in ''Halo Infinite'' campaign.
File:HINF-M247HmobileHUD.png|HUD of the detached M247 in ''Halo Infinite'' campaign.
File:HINF M247 Front.png|Close-up view of the M247's front.
File:HINF M247 Rear.png|Close-up view of the M247's rear.
File:HINF House of Reckoning berserkers.png|The Master Chief uses a detached M247 against a mob of Jiralhanae Berserkers.
File:HINF_MPOverview_M247H.png|A Spartan firing the M247 on [[Fragmentation]].
File:HINF-EVAturret.png|A Spartan carrying a detached M47H on Fragmentation.
File:HINF MirageMachinegunner.png|A Spartan firing the detached M247 on Fragmentation.
File:HINF NobleJustice Stance.png|Spartan in Mark V Armor wielding a detached M247 in the Noble Justice stance.
File:HINF - Emblem icon - Big Guns.png|The M247 featured in the Big Guns emblem.
</gallery>


== Disadvantages ==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{1st}}


While using one you are extremely exposed to enemy fire: you immediately become a target that all good commanders will order neutralized with haste. A simple [[grenade]] or [[Rocket Launcher (Halo 2)|rocket]] explosion can destroy the whole turret, and snipers or really any weapon with a scope can take you out. You are also vulnerable in the back, for turrets have a limited range of motion.
==Notes==
{{Ref/Notes}}


== Multiplayer Glitch ==
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}


A bug is easily found when multiplaying. When destroying the turret with grenade or rocket, sometimes you can still use it, only now you are shooting with a pole and what seems to be an invisible gun. You are less protected because the gun's armor is missing.
{{UNSC support weapons}}
 
[[Category:Machine guns]]
== Related Links ==
 
*[[Shade]]
*[[Plasma Cannon]]
 
[[category: UNSC]]
[[Category: weapons]]

Latest revision as of 17:57, July 22, 2024

M247 Heavy Machine Gun
An M247 machine gun product logo.

Full view of the M247 machine gun on the Halo Infinite multiplayer map Fragmentation.

Production overview

Manufacturer:

Misriah Armory[1]

Model series:

M247 series

Type:

Machine gun

Variants:

Specifications

Length:

64.6 inches (164 cm)[1]

Ammunition type:

M340 12.7 x 99mm High Velocity, Explosive[1]

Feed system:

200-round box[1]

Operation:

Air-cooled, gas-operated, electrically fired, drum/linkless-fed[2][Note 1]

Rate of fire:

Automatic[1]

Service history

In service:

 
“ The 247 has served in the UNSC arsenal for decades. In the semi-portable tripod configuration it is employed for site defense. It has effectively unlimited ammo supply while attached to the weapon mount.[3] ”

The M247 machine gun, or formally known as the M247 Heavy Machine Gun (HMG), is a rapid-firing, automatic turreted machine gun in service with the United Nations Space Command. It is manufactured by Misriah Armory.[1]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The M247 is an air-cooled, gas-operated, electrically fired, linkless-fed weapon that fires M340 12.7 x 99mm High Velocity, Explosive (HVE) rounds.[Note 1] The standard configuration of the M247 is affixed to a tripod turret base. Like many other UNSCDF support weapons, the M247 is fitted with a metal shield near the rear of its barrel to protect the user. The ammunition box is located behind this shield; the standard box contains 200 rounds. The firing mechanism and trigger are located at the rear of the weapon and are accompanied by a pair of handles, allowing the operator to rotate it 180 degrees.[1]

Usage[edit]

The M247 is generally carried by a team of marines or a single Spartan, the M247 can neutralize heavily shielded enemies, light vehicles, and slower aircraft. It serves as the standardized HMG configuration of the UNSC Infinity's combat deployment.[1]

Variants[edit]

  • M247H machine gun.

    M247H machine gun.

  • M247 general purpose machine gun.

    M247 general purpose machine gun.

  • Etilka.

    Etilka.

  • War Games Etilka.

    War Games Etilka.

  • M247T machine gun.

    M247T machine gun.

In-game information[edit]

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Gallery[edit]

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  • HUD of the M247 in Halo Infinite campaign.

    HUD of the M247 in Halo Infinite campaign.

  • HUD of the detached M247 in Halo Infinite campaign.

    HUD of the detached M247 in Halo Infinite campaign.

  • Close-up view of the M247's front.

    Close-up view of the M247's front.

  • Close-up view of the M247's rear.

    Close-up view of the M247's rear.

  • The Master Chief uses a detached M247 against a mob of Jiralhanae Berserkers.

    The Master Chief uses a detached M247 against a mob of Jiralhanae Berserkers.

  • A Spartan firing the M247 on Fragmentation.

    A Spartan firing the M247 on Fragmentation.

  • A Spartan carrying a detached M47H on Fragmentation.

    A Spartan carrying a detached M47H on Fragmentation.

  • A Spartan firing the detached M247 on Fragmentation.

    A Spartan firing the detached M247 on Fragmentation.

  • Spartan in Mark V Armor wielding a detached M247 in the Noble Justice stance.

    Spartan in Mark V Armor wielding a detached M247 in the Noble Justice stance.

  • The M247 featured in the Big Guns emblem.

    The M247 featured in the Big Guns emblem.

List of appearances[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ a b Given their near-identical appearances, the M247 likely operates in the same manner as its M247H variant.

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 174
  2. ^ a b Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 115
  3. ^ a b Halo Infinite, Forge - M247 HMG Turret description: "The 247 has served in the UNSC arsenal for decades. In the semi-portable tripod configuration it is employed for site defense. It has effectively unlimited ammo supply while atached to the weapon mount."
  4. ^ Halo Infinite, gameplay
  5. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Noble Intentions (Retrieved on Jul 8, 2016) [archive]
  6. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 140-141

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