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==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 | *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 M988 HMMPWV "Humvees" and river craft. It is unknown (but more than likely) if the M460 can be also be mounted on other vehicles. | ||
*Despite its name, there is no way to fire the weapon automatically in-game. | *Despite its name, there is no way to fire the weapon automatically in-game. Presumably, the remote detonation feature and automatic fire cannot be used simultaniously. | ||
*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. | *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. | *When a grenade fired from the M460 AGL explodes, the weapon's display says "BOOM!". This also occurs with the M319 IGL. | ||
*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. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||