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|image=[[File:MG460 Automatic Grenade Launcher.png|300px]]
|image=[[File:MG460 Automatic Grenade Launcher.png|300px]]
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|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]{{Ref/Game|HR|M460 AGL in-game model}}
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The '''M460 Automatic Grenade Launcher''', (abbreviated '''M460 AGL'''), is a [[United Nations Space Command]] grenade launcher that is mounted on the [[UH-144 Falcon|UH-144S Falcon]].<ref>'''Halo: Reach''' instruction manual, ''page 8''</ref><ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/falcon/3c8b0600-f216-4195-81dd-3eb10cf7ca38 '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''UH-144 Falcon'']</ref> The weapon has two firing modes which are similar to those of the [[M319 Individual Grenade Launcher]]. Tapping the trigger causes the weapon to fire a single grenade round that detonates on impact. Holding the trigger fires a grenade that will not detonate until the trigger is released. Grenades fired in this mode release an [[electromagnetic pulse]] on detonation; this EMP is capable of disabling most electronics, including those aboard vehicles and [[energy shielding|energy shielding emitters]].<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''[[Tip of the Spear]]''</ref>
The '''M460 automatic grenade launcher''' ('''AGL'''), is a 40mm [[grenade launcher]] utilised by the armed forces of the [[United Nations Space Command]].{{Ref/Reuse|HRManual}}{{Ref/Site|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/falcon/3c8b0600-f216-4195-81dd-3eb10cf7ca38|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=UH-144 Falcon|D=14|M=03|Y=2011|LocalArchive=Archive:Halo Waypoint/2009 to 2014/Universe/Vehicles#Falcon}}
 
==Overview==
===Design details===
The M460 exhibits very similar operating principles to the [[M319 grenade launcher]] utilised by UNSC infantry personnel, including the utilisation of the same [[40mm grenade]]s such as the Mk110 MOD 2 HEDP and XM20 P EMP grenade - the latter of which can be used to create an [[electromagnetic pulse]] upon detonation.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=178}} The weapon itself is bulky and consists of a belt feed into the launcher, allowing the operator to rapidly fire the grenades in question. The top of the weapon fits a small [[Wikipedia:Picatinny rail|picatinny rail]] and an iron sight.
 
Like the M319, the M460 is equipped with a remote detonation system mounted on the side of the weapon, which can be used to delay the activation of the grenade's fuse - allowing the operator to remote-detonate the fired projectile when they deem necessary.{{Ref/Book|EVG|Page=84}}
 
===Usage===
The M460 is typically employed as a vehicle-mounted weapon, most commonly deployed as a gunner mount on the [[UH-144A Falcon|UH-144A "Attack" Falcons]], in place of the standard variant's use of the [[M247H machine gun]].{{Ref/Reuse|HRManual}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/falcon|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Falcon|D=26|M=11|Y=2015}} The [[D77-TC Pelican]] has a clamp in the rear cargo bay that allows for the instalment of a variety of weapons systems, with turret-mounted grenade launchers (presumably the M460) among them.{{Ref/Book|HWF|Page=44-45}}
 
==In-game information==
===''Halo: Reach''===
The M460 grenade launcher is primarily useable in the ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' campaign in two instances; the Falcon gunner section of [[Tip of the Spear]], and on the level [[New Alexandria]]. By default, the Falcon spawned on New Alexandria equips dual machine guns, though a grenade launcher-equipped one will spawn in [[cooperative play]]. The grenade launcher-equipped Falcon was added to the [[Forge/Halo: Reach|Forge]] mode in the [[Thorage]] updates for ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'', allowing it to be used in multiplayer.
 
The M460 overall has near-identical performance to the standard [[Grenade Launcher]] weapon, though is capable of rapid semi-automatic fire instead of needing to reload after every shot. Grenades from the M460 will home in slightly on any target that the firing HUD is pointed at, as long as the target is close enough for the HUD to turn red. This can be useful during co-op playthroughs of ''New Alexandria'' to eliminate Banshees with ease.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The M460 AGL is very similar in function and appearance to the modern [[wikipedia:Mk 19 grenade launcher|Mk 19 grenade launcher]], as both are automatic aircraft-mounted grenade launchers.
The M460 AGL is very similar in function and appearance to the modern [[wikipedia:Mk 19 grenade launcher|Mk 19 grenade launcher]], as both are automatic helicopter-mounted grenade launchers, though the Mk 19 can also be mounted on a variety of other vehicles, including [[wikipedia:Humvee|HMMWV "Humvees"]] and river craft.
*Despite its name, there is no way to fire the weapon automatically in-game.
*In the level ''[[New Alexandria (level)|New Alexandria]]'', the second player in co-op receives a Falcon armed with an M460 AGL rather than the [[M247H Heavy Machine Gun]] that is used by most Falcons in-game.
*When a grenade fired from the M460 AGL explodes, the weapon's display says "BOOM!". This also occurs with the M319 IGL.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:MG460-AGL-AngleSide-transparent.png|Detail angle view of the M460 AGL, without the handles.
File:HR_M460GrenadeLauncher_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the M460 AGL.
File:HR-MG460-AGL-AngleSide.png|Detail angle view of the M460 AGL, without the handles.
File:Halo Reach - ToTS gunner.jpg|A first-person view of the M460 AGL.
File:Halo Reach - ToTS gunner.jpg|A first-person view of the M460 AGL.
File:Halo Reach-ToTS Falcon.jpg|A third-person view of the M460 AGL.
File:Halo Reach-ToTS Falcon.jpg|A third-person view of the M460 AGL.
File:Reach 26554195 Full.jpg|The grenade launcher from the front.
File:Reach 26554207 Full.jpg|The grenade launcher from the left.
File:Reach 26554199 Full.jpg|The grenade launcher from the right.
File:HR GrenadierFalcon FrontQuarter.png|A grenade launcher-equipped Falcon.
File:HR GrenadierFalcon GunnerFiring.png|A grenade launcher-equipped Falcon.
File:HR GrenadierFalcon GunnerFiring2.png|A grenade launcher-equipped Falcon.
File:HR GrenadierFalcon GunnerFiring3.png|A grenade launcher-equipped Falcon.
File:HR GrenadierFalcon GrenadeLauncher.png|A grenade launcher-equipped Falcon.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}


{{UNSC Heavy Weapons}}
{{UNSC heavy weapons}}
[[Category:Grenade launchers]]
[[Category:Grenade launchers]]
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[[Category:UNSC air weapons]]

Latest revision as of 06:30, December 17, 2023

M460 automatic grenade launcher
A cropped screenshot of the M460 automatic grenade launcher.
Production overview

Manufacturer:

Misriah Armory[1]

Type:

Automatic grenade launcher

Specifications

Ammunition type:

40mm grenades[2][3][4][5]

Feed system:

Belt-fed

Service history

In service:

Human-Covenant War

 

The M460 automatic grenade launcher (AGL), is a 40mm grenade launcher utilised by the armed forces of the United Nations Space Command.[2][6]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The M460 exhibits very similar operating principles to the M319 grenade launcher utilised by UNSC infantry personnel, including the utilisation of the same 40mm grenades such as the Mk110 MOD 2 HEDP and XM20 P EMP grenade - the latter of which can be used to create an electromagnetic pulse upon detonation.[7] The weapon itself is bulky and consists of a belt feed into the launcher, allowing the operator to rapidly fire the grenades in question. The top of the weapon fits a small picatinny rail and an iron sight.

Like the M319, the M460 is equipped with a remote detonation system mounted on the side of the weapon, which can be used to delay the activation of the grenade's fuse - allowing the operator to remote-detonate the fired projectile when they deem necessary.[8]

Usage[edit]

The M460 is typically employed as a vehicle-mounted weapon, most commonly deployed as a gunner mount on the UH-144A "Attack" Falcons, in place of the standard variant's use of the M247H machine gun.[2][4][5][9] The D77-TC Pelican has a clamp in the rear cargo bay that allows for the instalment of a variety of weapons systems, with turret-mounted grenade launchers (presumably the M460) among them.[10]

In-game information[edit]

Halo: Reach[edit]

The M460 grenade launcher is primarily useable in the Halo: Reach campaign in two instances; the Falcon gunner section of Tip of the Spear, and on the level New Alexandria. By default, the Falcon spawned on New Alexandria equips dual machine guns, though a grenade launcher-equipped one will spawn in cooperative play. The grenade launcher-equipped Falcon was added to the Forge mode in the Thorage updates for Halo: The Master Chief Collection, allowing it to be used in multiplayer.

The M460 overall has near-identical performance to the standard Grenade Launcher weapon, though is capable of rapid semi-automatic fire instead of needing to reload after every shot. Grenades from the M460 will home in slightly on any target that the firing HUD is pointed at, as long as the target is close enough for the HUD to turn red. This can be useful during co-op playthroughs of New Alexandria to eliminate Banshees with ease.

Trivia[edit]

The M460 AGL is very similar in function and appearance to the modern Mk 19 grenade launcher, as both are automatic helicopter-mounted grenade launchers, though the Mk 19 can also be mounted on a variety of other vehicles, including HMMWV "Humvees" and river craft.

Gallery[edit]

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  • Concept art of the M460 AGL.

    Concept art of the M460 AGL.

  • Detail angle view of the M460 AGL, without the handles.

    Detail angle view of the M460 AGL, without the handles.

  • A first-person view of the M460 AGL.

    A first-person view of the M460 AGL.

  • A third-person view of the M460 AGL.

    A third-person view of the M460 AGL.

  • The grenade launcher from the front.

    The grenade launcher from the front.

  • The grenade launcher from the left.

    The grenade launcher from the left.

  • The grenade launcher from the right.

    The grenade launcher from the right.

  • A grenade launcher-equipped Falcon.

    A grenade launcher-equipped Falcon.

  • A grenade launcher-equipped Falcon.

    A grenade launcher-equipped Falcon.

  • A grenade launcher-equipped Falcon.

    A grenade launcher-equipped Falcon.

  • A grenade launcher-equipped Falcon.

    A grenade launcher-equipped Falcon.

  • A grenade launcher-equipped Falcon.

    A grenade launcher-equipped Falcon.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo: Reach, M460 AGL in-game model
  2. ^ a b c Halo: Reach manual, page 8
  3. ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 67
  4. ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 260
  5. ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 154
  6. ^ Halo Waypoint, UH-144 Falcon (Retrieved on Mar 14, 2011) [local archive] [external archive]
  7. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 178
  8. ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 84
  9. ^ Halo Waypoint, Falcon (Retrieved on Nov 26, 2015) [archive]
  10. ^ Halo: Warfleet, page 44-45

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