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{{Weapon Infobox | {{Weapon Infobox | ||
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The launcher has a 2x scope and can fire rockets over long distances with devastating accuracy, although the rockets' altitude decreases over long distances. The weapon possesses great firepower and, in many cases, is able to destroy even a [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] [[Type-26 Assault Gun Carriage|Wraith tank]] with a single missile. Many M41s and their M19 rockets are equipped with target tracking systems;<ref name="EVG"/> these systems allow the operator to "home" on a target, which often guarantees that the target will be struck, even if it attempts evasive maneuvers. Some launchers are capable of tracking both ground-based and airborne targets,<ref name="H2">'''Halo 2'''</ref><ref name="Wars">'''Halo Wars'''</ref> while others are capable of tracking only aircraft.<ref name="Reach">'''Halo: Reach'''</ref> Some M41s lack any form of tracking technology, requiring the operator to "dumb fire" the weapon without targeting assistance.<ref>'''Halo: Combat Evolved'''</ref><ref name="H3">'''Halo 3'''</ref><ref name="ODST">'''Halo 3: ODST'''</ref> | The launcher has a 2x scope and can fire rockets over long distances with devastating accuracy, although the rockets' altitude decreases over long distances. The weapon possesses great firepower and, in many cases, is able to destroy even a [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] [[Type-26 Assault Gun Carriage|Wraith tank]] with a single missile. Many M41s and their M19 rockets are equipped with target tracking systems;<ref name="EVG"/> these systems allow the operator to "home" on a target, which often guarantees that the target will be struck, even if it attempts evasive maneuvers. Some launchers are capable of tracking both ground-based and airborne targets,<ref name="H2">'''Halo 2'''</ref><ref name="Wars">'''Halo Wars'''</ref> while others are capable of tracking only aircraft.<ref name="Reach">'''Halo: Reach'''</ref> Some M41s lack any form of tracking technology, requiring the operator to "dumb fire" the weapon without targeting assistance.<ref>'''Halo: Combat Evolved'''</ref><ref name="H3">'''Halo 3'''</ref><ref name="ODST">'''Halo 3: ODST'''</ref> | ||
Some M41s | Some M41s feature a smart-linked sight, a trigger guard, and an ergonomic thumbhole stock, adding the impression of greater bulk.<ref name="Reach"/><ref name="Anniversary">'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'''</ref> However, other versions lack these design features, possessing only a pistol grip and no trigger guard, resulting in a more skeletal overall appearance.<ref name="H2"/><ref name="H3"/><ref name="ODST"/><ref name="Wars"/> | ||
==Changes among games== | ==Changes among games== | ||
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===Changes from ''Halo: Reach'' to ''Halo 4''=== | ===Changes from ''Halo: Reach'' to ''Halo 4''=== | ||
*Rockets' travel speed increased. | |||
*Rockets travel speed increased. | *The sound of the weapon firing has been, akin to the "tube" sound of a grenade launcher. | ||
*The sound of the weapon firing has been | *The weapon no longer has an audible indicator to verify that a lock has been achieved. | ||
*The weapon no longer has | |||
==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
