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<center>''Were you looking for the shoulder-mounted [[Type-33 Light Anti-Armor Weapon|Fuel Rod Gun]] or for the [[Assault cannon|Hunter's variant]]?''</center>
<center>''Were you looking for the shoulder-mounted [[Type-33 Light Anti-Armor Weapon|Fuel Rod Gun]] or for the [[Assault cannon|Hunter's variant]]?''</center>
{{Weapon
{{Weapon Infobox
| name          = Fuel rod cannon
|image= [[File:AA wraith.jpg|300px]]
| image         = [[File:AA wraith.jpg|300px]]
|manufacturer= [[Assembly Forges]] (presumably<ref group="note">Given that the fuel rod canon-mounted vehicles and the Type-33 Light Anti-Armor Weapon are all manufactured in the Assembly Forges, it is safe to assume the fuel rod cannon originates from there as well.</ref>)
| manufacturer   =
|series=
| model          =  
|type=Anti-personnel/vehicular weapon
| type           = Anti-personnel/vehicular weapon
|cost=
| size          = Varied
|variant=
| damage per hit = Very high
|service=
| magazine      = Varied
|affiliation= [[Covenant]]
| maxammo        = Varied
|weight=
| fire          = Semi-automatic/single shots
|length=Varied
| ammotype       = Class-2 (38mm/1.5in)<ref name="vis77">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 77''</ref> or Class-3 [[fuel rod]]s<ref name="vis9">'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 9''</ref>
|ammotype= Class-2 (38mm/1.5in)<ref name="vis77">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 77''</ref> or Class-3 [[fuel rod]]s<ref name="vis9">'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 9''</ref>
| operation     =
|feed=
| rate of fire  = Low (1 shot per 7 seconds) to average (2 round per second)
|operation=
*Muzzle velocity:{{Convert|72|m/s|mph}}
|rate=Low (1 shot per 7 seconds) to average (2 round per second)
| accuracy      = Medium
|velocity={{Convert|72|m/s|mph}}
| range         = Medium, {{Convert|165|m|ft}}
|range=Medium, {{Convert|165|m|ft}}
| era            = [[Human-Covenant War]]
| counterpart    = [[M512 smooth-bore high-velocity cannon|M512 SBHVC]], [[Class-2 Guided Munition Launch System]]
| affiliation    = [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]]
| vehicle        = [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshee]] (1P) [[Type-52 Anti-Aircraft Artillery|Anti-Air Wraith]]
}}
}}
The '''fuel rod cannon''' is a [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] vehicle-mounted projectile weapon.<ref name="vis9"/> It is a larger and more powerful version of the [[Type-33 Light Anti-Armor Weapon|Type-33 LAAW]], with anti-vehicle and anti-air applications. It is employed by a variety of vehicles, including [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshees]], [[Type-52 Anti-Aircraft Artillery|Anti-Air Wraiths]] and a variant of the [[Type-26 Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun|T-26 Shade turret]].
The '''fuel rod cannon''' is a [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] vehicle-mounted projectile weapon.<ref name="vis9"/> It is a larger and more powerful version of the [[Type-33 Light Anti-Armor Weapon|Type-33 LAAW]], with anti-vehicle and anti-air applications. It is employed by a variety of vehicles, including [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshees]], [[Type-52 Anti-Aircraft Artillery|Anti-Air Wraiths]] and a variant of the [[Type-26 Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun|T-26 Shade turret]].


==Design==
==Design details==
The weapon fires [[fuel rod]]s, caseless projectiles which contain radioactive, highly explosive material encased in a transparent shell. The colloquialism "fuel rod", commonly used by the UNSC to refer to the weapon's ammunition, is technically incorrect;<ref name="vis77"/> it originates from the projectiles' resemblance to how nuclear fuel rods are commonly depicted in popular culture.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3fuelrod '''Bungie.net''': Type-33 Light Anti-Armor Weapon]</ref>
The weapon fires [[fuel rod]]s, caseless projectiles which contain radioactive, highly explosive material encased in a transparent shell. The colloquialism "fuel rod", commonly used by the UNSC to refer to the weapon's ammunition, is technically incorrect;<ref name="vis77"/> it originates from the projectiles' resemblance to how nuclear fuel rods are commonly depicted in popular culture.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3fuelrod '''Bungie.net''': ''Type-33 Light Anti-Armor Weapon'']</ref>


This weapon functions in a similar fashion to the man-portable Type-33 LAAW, but the fuel rods fired by the cannon are larger and more damaging. Most fuel rod weapons, including the T33 LAAW, fire ammunition designated as Class-2, which is effective against armor and infantry on short ranges. For anti-air combat, however, the Covenant employ a more effective type of fuel rod, designated as Class-3. Although visually identical to the Class-2 rounds, Class-3 fuel rods are more powerful, have a greater range, and are capable of tracking the heat signatures of vehicles.<ref name="vis9"/>
This weapon functions in a similar fashion to the man-portable Type-33 LAAW, but the fuel rods fired by the cannon are larger and more damaging. Most fuel rod weapons, including the T33 LAAW, fire ammunition designated as Class-2, which is effective against armor and infantry on short ranges. For anti-air combat, however, the Covenant employ a more effective type of fuel rod, designated as Class-3. Although visually identical to the Class-2 rounds, Class-3 fuel rods are more powerful, have a greater range, and are capable of tracking the heat signatures of vehicles.<ref name="vis9"/>
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In ''Halo 3'', on [[Heroic]] or [[Legendary]], if an [[Type-52 Anti-Aircraft Artillery|Anti-Air Wraith]] gets a direct hit on the player, it will kill him/her instantly. However, it is rather rare for an Anti-Air Wraith to attack ground targets.
*In ''[[Halo 3]]'', on [[Heroic]] or [[Legendary]], if an [[Type-52 Anti-Aircraft Artillery|Anti-Air Wraith]] gets a direct hit on the player, it will kill him/her instantly. However, it is rather rare for an Anti-Air Wraith to attack ground targets.
*In ''[[Halo 2]]'' and ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', T-33 LAAWs or Fuel Rod Guns are referred to as Fuel Rod Cannons.
*In ''[[Halo 2]]'' and ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', T-33 LAAWs or Fuel Rod Guns are referred to as Fuel Rod Cannons.


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File:Fuel rod explosion.JPG|An explosion from a [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshee]]'s fuel rod cannon.<ref>'''[[Halo: Landfall]]'''</ref>
File:Fuel rod explosion.JPG|An explosion from a [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshee]]'s fuel rod cannon.<ref>'''[[Halo: Landfall]]'''</ref>
File:Shade turret 4.jpg|The fuel rod variant of the T-26 ASG turret.<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]'''</ref>
File:Shade turret 4.jpg|The fuel rod variant of the T-26 ASG turret.<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]'''</ref>
File:HLegend - Fuel Rod Cannon.png|A Banshee charging its fuel rod cannon.
</gallery>
</gallery>
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo 2]]''
*''[[Halo 3]]''
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo Legends]]''
**''[[Prototype]]''
*''[[Halo: Landfall]]''
**''[[Halo: Combat]]''
**''[[Halo: Last One Standing]]''
*''[[Deliver Hope]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
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==Notes==
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==Related pages==
==Related pages==

Revision as of 05:05, January 15, 2012

Were you looking for the shoulder-mounted Fuel Rod Gun or for the Hunter's variant?

Template:Weapon Infobox The fuel rod cannon is a Covenant vehicle-mounted projectile weapon.[1] It is a larger and more powerful version of the Type-33 LAAW, with anti-vehicle and anti-air applications. It is employed by a variety of vehicles, including Banshees, Anti-Air Wraiths and a variant of the T-26 Shade turret.

Design details

The weapon fires fuel rods, caseless projectiles which contain radioactive, highly explosive material encased in a transparent shell. The colloquialism "fuel rod", commonly used by the UNSC to refer to the weapon's ammunition, is technically incorrect;[2] it originates from the projectiles' resemblance to how nuclear fuel rods are commonly depicted in popular culture.[3]

This weapon functions in a similar fashion to the man-portable Type-33 LAAW, but the fuel rods fired by the cannon are larger and more damaging. Most fuel rod weapons, including the T33 LAAW, fire ammunition designated as Class-2, which is effective against armor and infantry on short ranges. For anti-air combat, however, the Covenant employ a more effective type of fuel rod, designated as Class-3. Although visually identical to the Class-2 rounds, Class-3 fuel rods are more powerful, have a greater range, and are capable of tracking the heat signatures of vehicles.[1]

Usage

Banshees are equipped with a single fuel rod cannon for attacking hardened ground targets, while Anti-Air Wraiths are fitted with two pods of three. Fuel rod Shades are equipped with a single fuel rod cannon. All of these variants fire Class-2 rounds, with Banshees being capable of also firing Class-3 projectiles.

The Mgalekgolo's assault cannon uses similar technology, as it fires bolts of green incendiary fluid.

Banshees often use the weapon to wipe out groups of infantry, or to soften heavily armored targets before finishing them with its medium plasma cannons. The projectiles are especially lethal to light vehicles, such as a Ghost or Mongoose, which will be sent flying by the explosion.

The automated Turrets used to defend Covenant bases are sometimes equipped with Fuel Rod Cannons, in order to better defend the base against vehicular assault.

Trivia

  • In Halo 3, on Heroic or Legendary, if an Anti-Air Wraith gets a direct hit on the player, it will kill him/her instantly. However, it is rather rare for an Anti-Air Wraith to attack ground targets.
  • In Halo 2 and Halo 3: ODST, T-33 LAAWs or Fuel Rod Guns are referred to as Fuel Rod Cannons.

Gallery

  • An explosion from a Banshee's fuel rod cannon.[4]

    An explosion from a Banshee's fuel rod cannon.[4]

  • The fuel rod variant of the T-26 ASG turret.[5]

    The fuel rod variant of the T-26 ASG turret.[5]

  • A Banshee charging its fuel rod cannon.

    A Banshee charging its fuel rod cannon.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named vis9
  2. ^ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named vis77
  3. ^ Bungie.net: Type-33 Light Anti-Armor Weapon
  4. ^ Halo: Landfall
  5. ^ Halo: Reach

Notes


Related pages

Template:Covenant Weapons

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