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{{Weapon | {{Weapon infobox | ||
|image=[[File:H5G-Chaingun Turret.png|300px]] | |image=[[File:H5G-Chaingun Turret.png|300px]] | ||
|name=M343A2 | |name=M343A2 chaingun | ||
|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/chaingun '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Chaingun'']</ref> | |manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/chaingun '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Chaingun'']</ref> | ||
|model= | |model= | ||
|type=Autocannon | |type=Autocannon<ref name="universe"/> | ||
|cost= | |cost= | ||
|length= | |length= | ||
|width= | |width= | ||
|height= | |height= | ||
|ammotype=12.7x99mm M255 HVE<ref name="universe"/> | |ammotype=[[12.7x99mm Armor-Piercing|12.7x99mm M255 HVE]]<ref name="universe"/> | ||
|feed= | |feed= | ||
|operation= | |operation=Electrical, five-barreled, belt-fed<ref name="universe"/> | ||
|rate= | |rate=Automatic<ref name="universe"/> | ||
|velocity= | |velocity= | ||
|range= | |range= | ||
|service=[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | |service=[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''M343A2 Minigun''',<ref name="universe"/> known simply as the '''Chaingun''' is | The '''M343A2 Minigun''',<ref name="universe"/> known simply as the misleading '''Chaingun''' moniker, is an automatic machine gun in use by the [[United Nations Space Command]] after the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref> | ||
== | ==Specifications== | ||
Post-Covenant War successor to the [[M41 Vulcan|M41]] and [[M46 machine gun|M46]] weapon systems, the M343A2 is an electrically driven, five-barreled Gatling-style machine gun that is compatible with all UNSC-standard heavy weapon mounts. The M343A2 is often installed on a pneumatic full-rotation turret as the primary armament of the [[M12 Warthog|M12B Warthog]], and is also available in a semi-portable tripod configuration for site defense.<ref name="universe"/> | Post-Covenant War successor to the [[M41 Vulcan|M41]] and [[M46 machine gun|M46]] weapon systems, the M343A2 is an electrically driven, five-barreled Gatling-style machine gun that is compatible with all UNSC-standard heavy weapon mounts. The M343A2 is often installed on a pneumatic full-rotation turret as the primary armament of the [[M12 Warthog|M12B Warthog]], and is also available in a semi-portable tripod configuration for site defense.<ref name="universe"/> | ||
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
*'' | *'''ONI Chaingun Turret''': A variant used by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]. | ||
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==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
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File:H5G-Roadtrip.jpg|[[Olympia Vale]] manning the turret on an M12 Warthog in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | File:H5G-Roadtrip.jpg|[[Olympia Vale]] manning the turret on an M12 Warthog in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | ||
File:Buck firing Chaingun.jpg|[[Edward Buck]] firing a portable version of the turret. | File:Buck firing Chaingun.jpg|[[Edward Buck]] firing a portable version of the turret. | ||
File:REQ Card - Chaingun Turret ONI.png|The ONI Chaingun Turret | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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{{UNSC | {{UNSC heavy weapons}} | ||
[[Category:UNSC infantry weapons]] | |||
[[Category:Machine guns]] | [[Category:Machine guns]] |
Revision as of 10:29, January 23, 2016
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The M343A2 Minigun,[1] known simply as the misleading Chaingun moniker, is an automatic machine gun in use by the United Nations Space Command after the Human-Covenant War.[2]
Specifications
Post-Covenant War successor to the M41 and M46 weapon systems, the M343A2 is an electrically driven, five-barreled Gatling-style machine gun that is compatible with all UNSC-standard heavy weapon mounts. The M343A2 is often installed on a pneumatic full-rotation turret as the primary armament of the M12B Warthog, and is also available in a semi-portable tripod configuration for site defense.[1]
Lethality is roughly similar to the older gun units, and it will still overheat after periods of sustained fire, though barrel wear is substantially reduced. The M343A2 is also designed to use the latest polymer-cased and energetic propellant rounds; however, UNSC units have been ordered to deplete existing stocks of older ammunition before making the transition.[1]
Variants
- ONI Chaingun Turret: A variant used by the Office of Naval Intelligence.
Gameplay
Carrying the turret decreases the player's speed and maneuverability.
Gallery
Olympia Vale manning the turret on an M12 Warthog in Halo 5: Guardians.
Edward Buck firing a portable version of the turret.
List of appearances
- Halo 5: Guardians (First appearance)
Sources