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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*[[Jorge-052|Chief Warrant Officer Jorge-052]], a [[SPARTAN-II Program|SPARTAN-II Commando]], utilized this weapon throughout the [[Human-Covenant War]]. His customized M247H lacked the shield plate, which had been replaced by a heat cover over the barrel and many other smaller differences. Judging by its appearance, it is likely that CWO Jorge-052 has been using this weapon for years and prefers an older model of the M247H.
*[[Jorge-052|Chief Warrant Officer Jorge-052]], a [[SPARTAN-II Program|SPARTAN-II Commando]], utilized this weapon throughout the [[Human-Covenant War]]. His customized M247H lacked the shield plate, which had been replaced by a heat cover over the barrel and many other smaller differences. Judging by its appearance, it is likely that CWO Jorge-052 has been using this weapon for years and prefers an older model of the M247H.
*During the [[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta|''Halo: Reach'' Multiplayer Beta]], the M247H was erroneously labeled as the [[AIE-486H Heavy Machine Gun]] in [[Bungie.net]] game stats.
*The M247H is erroneously labeled as the [[AIE-486H Heavy Machine Gun]] in [[Bungie.net]] game stats.
*It is prone to overheating in Halo:Reach.
*It is prone to overheating in Halo:Reach.



Revision as of 14:07, September 11, 2010

Template:Ratings Template:New Content Template:Weapon Infobox The M247H Heavy Machine Gun, abbreviated M247H HMG, is a heavy weapon used extensively by the United Nations Space Command ground forces.[1] This weapon is one of many variants of the widely used M247 General Purpose Machine Gun.

Design details

The M247H is an air-cooled, gas-operated, electrically fired, linkless-fed weapon. It can be used in both anti-personnel and anti-vehicle roles.[1] It is most often seen mounted on stationary tripods and used as a defensive weapon, but can also be carried by those strong enough to efficiently operate it. The M247H is also mounted on both sides of most UH-144 Falcons.

Like many other heavy support weapons used by the UNSC, the M247H is fitted with a metal gun shield near the rear end of its barrel to protect the user. Some versions, including the one mounted on the Falcon, lack this feature.

Trivia

  • Chief Warrant Officer Jorge-052, a SPARTAN-II Commando, utilized this weapon throughout the Human-Covenant War. His customized M247H lacked the shield plate, which had been replaced by a heat cover over the barrel and many other smaller differences. Judging by its appearance, it is likely that CWO Jorge-052 has been using this weapon for years and prefers an older model of the M247H.
  • The M247H is erroneously labeled as the AIE-486H Heavy Machine Gun in Bungie.net game stats.
  • It is prone to overheating in Halo:Reach.

Gallery

Sources

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