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GAU-10/A heavy autocannon

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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][3]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

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 Karo'etba-pattern Ghost.[4]

Usage[edit]

The GAU-10/A was employed on a Kestrel used during the Battle of Installation 03.[4]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  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. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 157
  4. ^ a b Halo: Spartan Strike, Kestrel in-game unit