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(It's now clear that the designation on B.net is wrong. Two higher-level sources, (the manual and Waypoint), claim that the M247H uses 12.7mm cartridges. I've added a link to the UH-144 intel entry.)
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The '''M247H Heavy Machine Gun''', formally known as the '''Machine Gun, Caliber 7.62 mm, M247''', is a heavy weapon used extensively by the [[United Nations Space Command]] ground forces.<ref name="ordnance">[http://www.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=ordnance&cid=28442 '''Bungie.net''': ''M247H HMG'']</ref>It is a variant of the widely used [[M247 General Purpose Machine Gun]].
The '''M247H Heavy Machine Gun''' is a heavy weapon used extensively by the [[United Nations Space Command]] ground forces.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=ordnance&cid=28442 '''Bungie.net''': ''M247H HMG'']</ref> It is a variant of the widely used [[M247 General Purpose Machine Gun]].


==Design details==
==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.<ref name="ordnance"/> 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. An M247H is mounted on either side of most [[UH-144 Falcon]]s.
The M247H is an air-cooled, gas-operated, electrically fired, linkless-fed weapon that fires 12.7mm cartridges.<ref name="manual"></ref><ref name="waypoint"></ref> It can be used in both anti-personnel and anti-vehicle roles. 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. An M247H is mounted on either side of the [[UH-144 Falcon|UH-144A Falcon]].


Like many other support weapons used by the UNSC, the M247H is fitted with a metal shield near the rear of its barrel to protect the user. Some versions, including the one mounted on the [[UH-144 Falcon]], lack this feature.
Like many other support weapons used by the UNSC, the M247H is fitted with a metal shield near the rear of its barrel to protect the user. Some versions, including the one mounted on the UH-144A Falcon, lack this feature.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*It has a faster fire rate but less damage than its ''[[Halo 3]]'' counterpart, the [[AIE-486H Heavy Machine Gun]].
*It has a faster fire rate but less damage than its ''[[Halo 3]]'' counterpart, the [[AIE-486H Heavy Machine Gun]].
*[[Warrant Officer|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 was replaced by a heat cover over the barrel and many other smaller differences.
*[[Warrant Officer|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 was replaced by a heat cover over the barrel and many other smaller differences.
*The M247H is erroneously labeled as the [[AIE-486H Heavy Machine Gun]] in [[Bungie.net]] game stats. <ref>[http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/CareerStats/weapons.aspx?player=Ace_36O]</ref>
*The M247H is erroneously labeled as the [[AIE-486H Heavy Machine Gun]] in [[Bungie.net]] game stats.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/CareerStats/weapons.aspx?player=Ace_36O '''Bungie.net''' career stats]</ref> Similarly, the weapon's description on the official ''Halo: Reach'' website erroneously claims that the M247H uses 7.62mm cartridges, which would classify it as a medium machine gun.
*It is prone to overheating in ''Halo: Reach'' unless it is removed from its mount, which somehow enables it to fire without overheating until all ammunition is expended.
*It is prone to overheating in ''Halo: Reach'' unless it is removed from its mount, which somehow enables it to fire without overheating until all ammunition is expended.
*If a player listens to it firing, it makes the exact same sound as the AIE-486H HMG when firing, even with the sound of the gun spooling up.
*When firing, the weapon makes the exact same sound as the AIE-486H HMG, including the sound of the gun spooling up.
*Unlike the AIE-486H HMG used in Halo 3, if the Infinite Ammo setting is active, the turret will have unlimited ammunition, even while detached from its base.
*Unlike the AIE-486H HMG featured in ''Halo 3'', if the Infinite Ammo setting is active, the turret will have unlimited ammunition, even while detached from its base.
*The weapon is described to use 7.62mm rounds, however, the game manual describes it to fire 12.7mm rounds and text on the weapon's ammunition box in-game reads "12mm HVE". A 12.7mm caliber would be more logical given its designation as a heavy machine gun, rather than 7.62mm which would make it a medium machine gun.
*Along with the above points, the weapon seems far too large and bulky to fire the 7.62 round.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery widths="160">
<gallery widths="160">
File:Reachturret.jpg|The weapon mounted on a tripod.
File:Reachturret.jpg|The weapon mounted on a tripod.
File:HaloReach - Spartan HMG.png|A [[SPARTAN-III program|SPARTAN-III]] using the M247H in ''Halo Reach''.
File:HaloReach - Spartan HMG.png|A [[SPARTAN-III Program|SPARTAN-III]] using an M247H in ''Halo Reach''.
File:Jorge-052.png|[[Jorge-052]] with his modified M247H.
File:Jorge-052.png|Jorge-052 with his modified M247H.
</gallery>
</gallery>


Revision as of 18:21, November 4, 2010

Template:Ratings Template:New Content Template:Weapon Infobox The M247H Heavy Machine Gun is a heavy weapon used extensively by the United Nations Space Command ground forces.[1] It is a variant of the widely used M247 General Purpose Machine Gun.

Design details

The M247H is an air-cooled, gas-operated, electrically fired, linkless-fed weapon that fires 12.7mm cartridges.[2][3] It can be used in both anti-personnel and anti-vehicle roles. 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. An M247H is mounted on either side of the UH-144A Falcon.

Like many other support weapons used by the UNSC, the M247H is fitted with a metal shield near the rear of its barrel to protect the user. Some versions, including the one mounted on the UH-144A Falcon, lack this feature.

Trivia

  • It has a faster fire rate but less damage than its Halo 3 counterpart, the AIE-486H Heavy Machine Gun.
  • 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 was replaced by a heat cover over the barrel and many other smaller differences.
  • The M247H is erroneously labeled as the AIE-486H Heavy Machine Gun in Bungie.net game stats.[4] Similarly, the weapon's description on the official Halo: Reach website erroneously claims that the M247H uses 7.62mm cartridges, which would classify it as a medium machine gun.
  • It is prone to overheating in Halo: Reach unless it is removed from its mount, which somehow enables it to fire without overheating until all ammunition is expended.
  • When firing, the weapon makes the exact same sound as the AIE-486H HMG, including the sound of the gun spooling up.
  • Unlike the AIE-486H HMG featured in Halo 3, if the Infinite Ammo setting is active, the turret will have unlimited ammunition, even while detached from its base.

Gallery

  • Reachturret.jpg

    The weapon mounted on a tripod.

  • A SPARTAN-III using an M247H in Halo Reach.

    A SPARTAN-III using an M247H in Halo Reach.

  • Jorge-052 with his modified M247H.

    Jorge-052 with his modified M247H.

Sources

  1. ^ Bungie.net: M247H HMG
  2. ^ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named manual
  3. ^ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named waypoint
  4. ^ Bungie.net career stats

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