Hydrogen-injected internal combustion engine
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The Hydrogen Injected ICE is an internal combustion engine used by the UNSC. It is featured in the M274 Mongoose Ultra-Light All-Terrain Vehicle and M12 Warthog vehicles.[1]
Background
The AMG 12.0 liter version used in the Warthog makes a kind of whiny hum, and produces a significant amount of power (enough to propel 3 and one-quarter tons of 'Hog to 78 MPH).
The 1000cc 4-stroke used in the Mongoose ULATV has a rough growl to it, especially when starting up.