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The '''GAU-10/A Heavy Autocannon''' is an anti-personnel weapon in service with the [[United Nations Space Command]].{{Ref/Site|Id=Universe|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/kestrel|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Kestrel|D=30|M=06|Y=2021}}
The '''GAU-10/A Heavy Autocannon (HAC)''' is an anti-personnel weapon in service with the [[United Nations Space Command]].{{Ref/Site|Id=MC97102|URL=https://www.megaconstrux.com/en-us/halo/sets/unsc-light-assault-vtol-97102|Site=Mega Construx|Page=UNSC Light Assault VTOL|D=15|M=2|Y=2021}}{{Ref/Site|Id=Universe|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/kestrel|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Kestrel|D=30|M=06|Y=2021}}


==Overview==
==Overview==

Revision as of 14:19, April 10, 2022

GAU-10/A heavy autocannon
HSS Kestrel.jpg
A Kestrel firing its autocannons.
Production overview

Type:

Autocannon

Service history

In service:

Post-Covenant War conflicts

 

The GAU-10/A Heavy Autocannon (HAC) is an anti-personnel weapon in service with the United Nations Space Command.[1][2]

Overview

Design details

A pair of twin-linked GAU-10/A heavy autocannons are mounted on the standard production model of the AV-30 Kestrel,[2] on either side of the cockpit. These autocannons have a high rate of fire and are capable of doing significant damage against Covenant infantry and vehicles, such as the Type-32 Ghost.[3]

Usage

The GAU-10/A was employed on a Kestrel used during the Battle of Installation 03.[3]

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Mega Construx, UNSC Light Assault VTOL (Retrieved on Feb 15, 2021) [archive]
  2. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Kestrel (Retrieved on Jun 30, 2021) [archive]
  3. ^ a b Halo: Spartan Strike, Kestrel in-game unit