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==Variants==
==Variants==
*'''ONI Chaingun Turret''': A variant used by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]].
*'''ONI Chaingun Turret''': A variant used by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]. Fires explosive rounds with increased damage and does not overheat.


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==

Revision as of 21:51, February 4, 2016

M343A2 chaingun
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Production overview

Manufacturer:

Misriah Armory[1]

Type:

Autocannon[1]

Specifications

Ammunition type:

12.7x99mm M255 HVE[1]

Operation:

Electrical, five-barreled, belt-fed[1]

Rate of fire:

Automatic[1]

Service history

In service:

Post-Covenant War conflicts

 

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. Fires explosive rounds with increased damage and does not overheat.

Gameplay

Carrying the turret decreases the player's speed and maneuverability.

Gallery

List of appearances

Sources