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The '''M41 SSR MAV/AW Rocket Launcher''' is a heavy ordinance weapon of the [[UNSC]] arsenal used in [[Halo | The '''M41 SSR MAV/AW Rocket Launcher''' is a heavy ordinance weapon of the [[UNSC]] arsenal used in [[Halo 3]]. It is different from the [[M19 SSM Rocket Launcher]] used in Halo 2. | ||
==Summary== | ==Summary== | ||
The M41 SSR, alternatively called the "'''Spanker'''" or the "'''Jackhammer'''", is a heavy ordinance weapon of the [[UNSC]] arsenal used | The M41 SSR, alternatively called the "'''Spanker'''" or the "'''Jackhammer'''", is a heavy ordinance weapon of the [[UNSC]] arsenal used and [[Halo 3]]. It can fire [[Anaconda Surface to Air Missile]]s or [[HEAT]] (High Explosive Anti-Tank). The launcher sports a 2x scope and can fire rockets over long distances with devastating accuracy. | ||
When reloaded, the barrels are removed. Two preloaded barrels are then inserted back into the launcher. With this mechanism, a Marine can greatly reduce the weight he carries without throwing the weapon away like with modern day disposable rocket launchers. | When reloaded, the barrels are removed. Two preloaded barrels are then inserted back into the launcher. With this mechanism, a Marine can greatly reduce the weight he carries without throwing the weapon away like with modern day disposable rocket launchers. | ||
This is not the same rocket launcher as used in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]]. That rocket launcher was the M19 Rocket Launcher. It is unknown whether this rocket launcher is the same and just has a different name or it is completely different. | This is not the same rocket launcher as used in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]]. That rocket launcher was the M19 Rocket Launcher. It is not the same rocket launcher as the M19 SSM Rocket Launcher stated in the Halo 2 manual either. It is unknown whether this rocket launcher is the same and just has a different name or it is completely different. | ||
==Compatible rockets== | ==Compatible rockets== | ||
===[[Anaconda Surface to Air Missile]]=== | ===[[Anaconda Surface to Air Missile]]=== | ||
It is the presumably the heaviest rocket the M41 can carry. It's sheer weight makes the launcher's launching power nearly useless. However, it's thrusters will make it accelerate. | It is the presumably the heaviest rocket the M41 can carry. It's sheer weight makes the launcher's launching power nearly useless. However, it's thrusters will make it accelerate. These have so far only been seen used in the books as SAM missiles against banshees by the M41. | ||
===[[HEAT]] rockets=== | ===[[HEAT]] rockets=== | ||
These fast rockets travel fast and and are designed for maximum damage espescially against vehicles. | |||
==Changes from [[M19 SSM MAV/AW Rocket Launcher]]== | ==Changes from [[M19 SSM MAV/AW Rocket Launcher]]== | ||
The M41 rocket in Halo 3 travels faster than its M19 counterpart from Halo | The M41 rocket in Halo 3 travels faster than its M19 counterpart from Halo. The max ammo capacity has been reduced from 8 to 6. | ||
==Advantages== | ==Advantages== | ||
The rocket launcher spreads a huge amount of damage over a large area. It is capable of taking out entire groups of targets at any range and can kill all the riders of nearly any vehicle (with the exception of the [[Scorpion Tank]] or [[Wraith]]) with one direct hit. It is very useful for killing [[Hunters]], which are often the most difficult enemies to kill. | The rocket launcher spreads a huge amount of damage over a large area. It is capable of taking out entire groups of targets at any range and can kill all the riders of nearly any vehicle (with the exception of the [[Scorpion Tank]] or [[Wraith]]) with one direct hit. It is very useful for killing [[Hunters]], which are often the most difficult enemies to kill. | ||
It also has a high rate of fire. | |||
==Disadvantages== | ==Disadvantages== | ||
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#Ammunition is often unavailable, and the player can carry only 6 extra rockets at once | #Ammunition is often unavailable, and the player can carry only 6 extra rockets at once | ||
#It can damage or kill its operator if fired carelessly near or into surrounding terrain | #It can damage or kill its operator if fired carelessly near or into surrounding terrain | ||
#The rocket travels slowly enough to be dodged and trying to hit moving vehicles from long range will require very precise timing and predictable driving by the opponent | #The rocket travels slowly enough to be dodged and trying to hit moving vehicles from long range will require very precise timing and predictable driving by the opponent | ||
==Influences== | ==Influences== | ||
Revision as of 03:25, July 30, 2007
Template:HaloWikiLink Template:Weapon The M41 SSR MAV/AW Rocket Launcher is a heavy ordinance weapon of the UNSC arsenal used in Halo 3. It is different from the M19 SSM Rocket Launcher used in Halo 2.
Summary
The M41 SSR, alternatively called the "Spanker" or the "Jackhammer", is a heavy ordinance weapon of the UNSC arsenal used and Halo 3. It can fire Anaconda Surface to Air Missiles or HEAT (High Explosive Anti-Tank). The launcher sports a 2x scope and can fire rockets over long distances with devastating accuracy.
When reloaded, the barrels are removed. Two preloaded barrels are then inserted back into the launcher. With this mechanism, a Marine can greatly reduce the weight he carries without throwing the weapon away like with modern day disposable rocket launchers.
This is not the same rocket launcher as used in Halo: Combat Evolved. That rocket launcher was the M19 Rocket Launcher. It is not the same rocket launcher as the M19 SSM Rocket Launcher stated in the Halo 2 manual either. It is unknown whether this rocket launcher is the same and just has a different name or it is completely different.
Compatible rockets
Anaconda Surface to Air Missile
It is the presumably the heaviest rocket the M41 can carry. It's sheer weight makes the launcher's launching power nearly useless. However, it's thrusters will make it accelerate. These have so far only been seen used in the books as SAM missiles against banshees by the M41.
HEAT rockets
These fast rockets travel fast and and are designed for maximum damage espescially against vehicles.
Changes from M19 SSM MAV/AW Rocket Launcher
The M41 rocket in Halo 3 travels faster than its M19 counterpart from Halo. The max ammo capacity has been reduced from 8 to 6.
Advantages
The rocket launcher spreads a huge amount of damage over a large area. It is capable of taking out entire groups of targets at any range and can kill all the riders of nearly any vehicle (with the exception of the Scorpion Tank or Wraith) with one direct hit. It is very useful for killing Hunters, which are often the most difficult enemies to kill.
It also has a high rate of fire.
Disadvantages
Several things counterbalance the rocket launcher's sheer power:
- It fires and reloads slowly
- Ammunition is often unavailable, and the player can carry only 6 extra rockets at once
- It can damage or kill its operator if fired carelessly near or into surrounding terrain
- The rocket travels slowly enough to be dodged and trying to hit moving vehicles from long range will require very precise timing and predictable driving by the opponent
Influences
The M41 SSR MAV/AW was inspired by the SPNKr rocket launcher from the Marathon series. The launcher itself is also nicknamed the SPNKr (pronounced "spanker") due to the labeling on rockets and rectangular ammunition cases.
Multiplayer Role
Acquiring the rocket launcher in a multiplayer game may prove difficult, since it rarely appears in the spawn area. However, once acquired, this weapon can become very effective for all the reasons mentioned above - it can take out a large group of enemies in one shot, and can easily eliminate vehicles. Additionally, the pinpoint accuracy of the sniper rifle makes it very effective when combined with the rocket launcher (the former being more accurate than the latter). Since head-on collisions with the rocket are hard to obtain, it is prudent to aim at the ground in front of the enemy or the wall to their side. Though the shot may miss, the splash damage will kill the opponent.
Character Compatibility
- Elites (Halo 2 only)
- Spartans
- Marines(Halo 2 only)
- Flood Combat Form (Human)
- Flood Combat Form (Elite)
- Grunts(Halo 2 only)
