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{{Weapon | |image=[[File:HINF - M247 Machine Gun Product Logo.png|100px]] | ||
| image=[[ | [[File:HINF M247 Full.png|350px]] | ||
| name= | |name=M247 Heavy Machine Gun | ||
| manufacturer= | |manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22|Enc22|Page=174}} | ||
| | |series=M247 series | ||
| | |type=[[Machine gun]] | ||
| cost= | |variant= | ||
| | *[[M247H machine gun]] | ||
**[[M247 general purpose machine gun]] | |||
| | *[[M247T machine gun]] | ||
| | |cost= | ||
| | |length={{Convert|64.6|in|cm}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} | ||
| | |width= | ||
| ammotype=. | |height= | ||
| operation= | |capacity= | ||
| rate | |feed=200-round box{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} | ||
| | |ammotype=[[wikipedia:.50 BMG|M340 12.7 x 99mm High Velocity, Explosive]]{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} | ||
| | |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]].}} | ||
| | |rate=Automatic{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} | ||
| | |velocity= | ||
* | |optics= | ||
| | |range= | ||
| | |service= | ||
*[[Human-Covenant War]]{{Ref/Reuse|forge}} | |||
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]{{Ref/Game|Id=gameplay|HI|gameplay}} | |||
}} | }} | ||
The '''M247 | {{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.}}}} | ||
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}} | |||
== | ==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}} | |||
===Usage=== | |||
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}} | |||
==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> | |||
== | ==In-game information== | ||
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==Gallery== | |||
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<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> | |||
==List of appearances== | |||
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{1st}} | |||
== | ==Notes== | ||
{{Ref/Notes}} | |||
==Sources== | |||
{{Ref/Sources}} | |||
{{UNSC support weapons}} | |||
[[Category:Machine guns]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 17:57, July 22, 2024
M247 Heavy Machine Gun | |
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Production overview | |
Manufacturer: |
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Model series: |
M247 series |
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Specifications | |
Length: |
64.6 inches (164 cm)[1] |
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Feed system: |
200-round box[1] |
Air-cooled, gas-operated, electrically fired, drum/linkless-fed[2][Note 1] | |
Automatic[1] | |
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“ | 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: 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.[2]
- Etilka: Jorge-052's modified M274H machine gun.[5]
- War Games Etilka: After the Human-Covenant War, the UNSC created a variant for use in UNSC Infinity's War Games modeled after Etilka.[5]
- 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.[6]
In-game information[edit]
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Gallery[edit]
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A Spartan firing the M247 on Fragmentation.
List of appearances[edit]
- Halo Infinite (First appearance)
Notes[edit]
- ^ a b Given their near-identical appearances, the M247 likely operates in the same manner as its M247H variant.
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g h Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 174
- ^ a b Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 115
- ^ 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."
- ^ Halo Infinite, gameplay
- ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Noble Intentions (Retrieved on Jul 8, 2016) [archive]
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 140-141
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