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|image=[[Image:MA5K.JPG|250px]] | |image=[[Image:MA5K.JPG|250px]] | ||
|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]] | |manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]] | ||
|series=[[MA5 | |series=[[MA5 series]] | ||
|type=[[Carbine]] | |type=[[Carbine]] | ||
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|ammotype=[[M118 7.62x51mm Full Metal Jacket Armor-Piercing]] | |ammotype=[[M118 Full Metal Jacket Armor-Piercing|M118 7.62x51mm Full Metal Jacket Armor-Piercing]] | ||
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|operation=[[wikipedia:Gas-operated reloading|Gas-operated]] | |operation=[[wikipedia:Gas-operated reloading|Gas-operated]] | ||
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The '''MA5K | The '''MA5K carbine''' is a firearm used almost exclusively by [[United Nations Space Command]] [[UNSC Special Forces|special operations forces]], notably the [[SPARTAN-III program|Spartan-III supersoldiers]]. It is part of [[Misriah Armory]]'s [[MA5 series]].<ref name="Waypoint"/> | ||
== | ==Overview== | ||
[[File:Alternate MA5K.jpg|thumb|300px|right|An MA5K with a modified grip and no flash suppressor | [[File:Alternate MA5K.jpg|thumb|300px|right|An MA5K with a modified grip and no flash suppressor]] | ||
The MA5K is a | The MA5K is a shortened variant of the standard MA5 Individual Combat Weapon System. It is fully automatic and receives a thirty-round magazine of [[M118 7.62x51mm Full Metal Jacket Armor-Piercing|7.62x51mm FMJ-AP ammunition]].<ref name="Waypoint"/> The most conspicuous difference between the MA5K and other MA5 models is the replacement of the distinctive electronics housing with a carrying handle similar to that of the [[BR55 battle rifle]]. The handle probably integrates a digital ammunition counter like the BR55 and other MA5 models. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
The 'K' in this weapon's designation follows the tradition of | The 'K' in this weapon's designation follows the tradition of 20th and 21st German weapons including the letter in their designations. 'K' stands for ''kurz'', German for short. | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
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Template:Weapon Infobox The MA5K carbine is a firearm used almost exclusively by United Nations Space Command special operations forces, notably the Spartan-III supersoldiers. It is part of Misriah Armory's MA5 series.[1]
Overview
The MA5K is a shortened variant of the standard MA5 Individual Combat Weapon System. It is fully automatic and receives a thirty-round magazine of 7.62x51mm FMJ-AP ammunition.[1] The most conspicuous difference between the MA5K and other MA5 models is the replacement of the distinctive electronics housing with a carrying handle similar to that of the BR55 battle rifle. The handle probably integrates a digital ammunition counter like the BR55 and other MA5 models.
Trivia
The 'K' in this weapon's designation follows the tradition of 20th and 21st German weapons including the letter in their designations. 'K' stands for kurz, German for short.
List of appearances
- Halo: Ghosts of Onyx (First appearance)
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