M247H machine gun: Difference between revisions

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|width={{Convert|26.1|in|cm}}<ref name="H4VG"/>

|height={{Convert|25.3|in|cm}}<ref name="H4VG"/>

|feed=200 round box (varies by box size)<ref name="EVG"/>

|ammotype=[[wikipedia:.50 BMG|12.7mm High Velocity, Explosive]]<ref name="manual">'''Halo: Reach''' manual</ref><ref name="Waypoint">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us#/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/falcon/3c8b0600-f216-4195-81dd-3eb10cf7ca38?filter=all '''Halo Waypoint''' UH-144 Falcon intel entry]</ref><ref name="EVG"/>

The '''M247H Heavy Machine Gun''' is the most widely used turreted machine gun in service with the [[UNSC Armed Forces]]. It is manufactured by [[Misriah Armory]].<ref name="EVG"/><ref name="Waypoint"/><ref>[http://www.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=ordnance&cid=28442 '''Bungie.net''': ''M247H HMG'']</ref>

The M247H is an air-cooled, gas-operated, electrically fired, linkless-fed weapon that fires [[Wikipedia:.50 BMG|12.7mm High Velocity, Explosive rounds]]. It is generally used to provide suppressing fire, point-to-point cover fire, and, predominantly, direct fire in an anti-personnel role, though it is also capable of destroying light vehicles with relative ease.<ref name="Waypoint"/><ref name="EVG"/>

Due to its light weight and ease of use, it is used at most UNSC bases and high-priority sites. Reports indicate that personnel have been seen firing the M247H from the hip to pursue enemies beyond the fixed weapon's range, though such situations are unlikely unless performed by a [[SPARTAN Program|Spartan]].<ref name="EVG"/> Even so, such reports remain unsubstantiated.<ref name="Waypoint"/>

The standard configuration of the M247H is affixed to a tripod turret base, similar to the older<ref name="EVG"/> [[AIE-486H Heavy Machine Gun]]. Like many other UNSCDF support weapons, the M247H is fitted with a metal shield near the rear of its barrel to protect the user, though some versions, including the one mounted on the [[UH-144 Falcon#Variants|UH-144S Falcon]], lack this feature. The ammunition box is located behind this shield; the standard box contains 200 rounds, though this capacity varies.<ref name="EVG"/> The firing mechanism and trigger are located at the rear of the weapon and are accompanied by a pair of handles, allowing the operator to rotate it 180 degrees.<ref name="Waypoint"/>  

*[[M247T machine gun|M247T Medium Machine Gun]] - The M247T is the most ubiquitous variant of the M247H. It is coaxially mounted on the [[M850 Grizzly]] main battle tank, and is pintle mounted on the standard [[M808 Scorpion]].

*'''Etilka''' - [[Jorge-052|Chief Warrant Officer Jorge-052]]'s modified M274H machine gun lacked the shield plate, which was replaced by a heat cover over the barrel and was colored differently from the standard version. He also modified the handles of the gun to be easier on the wrist.  

*'''War Games Etilka''' - After the Human-Covenant War, the UNSC created a variant for use in {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}'s [[War Games]] modeled after Etilka, now equipped with a red high-capacity magazine loaded with high-explosive ammunition. It is also branded with "S-052", and [[Noble Team]]s logo.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-noble-intentions '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder: Noble Intentions'']</ref>

The weapon is excellent against enemy infantry, especially when they are encountered in large numbers. However, the user is entirely exposed. Carrying the turret greatly decreases the player's speed and maneuverability.

*The M247H is erroneously labeled as the AIE-486H Heavy Machine Gun in [[Bungie.net]] game stats.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/CareerStats/weapons.aspx?player=Ace_36O '''Bungie.net''' career stats]</ref> The weapon's description on the official ''Halo: Reach'' website erroneously claims that the M247H uses 7.62mm cartridges, which are actually used by the M247 GPMG.

*In ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', [[Sangheili]] and Grunts will use these turrets if in their vicinity.

*[[:File:FalconMachinegunConcept.jpg|Early concept art]] by [[Isaac Hannaford]] for the Falcon's side-door guns closely resembles the [[AIE-486H Heavy Machine Gun]] from ''[[Halo 3]]'', but was later changed to the M247H Heavy Machine Gun.

File:FalconMachinegunConcept.jpg|Concept art of the Falcon-mounted M247H variant.

File:Reach_concept-M247H.jpg|Concept art of an M247H HMG, with a [[M319 grenade launcher]] for size comparison.

File:HReach-M247H-HMG-Side.png|An in-game profile view of the M247H HMG from ''Halo: Reach''.

File:Reach FalconGunner Full.jpg|An [[AIR ASSAULT-class Mjolnir|Air Assault]]-clad Spartan-III operating a Falcon-mounted M247H on [[Spire]].

File:H2A-M247&M247H.png|A M247H with a M247 in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.

File:H2A-M247&M247H1.png|A Sangheili firing a M247H on [[Skyward]].

File:H5G-Indomitable&M247H.jpg|An [[INDOMITABLE-class Mjolnir|Indomitable]]-clad Spartan-IV using an M247H on [[Stasis]] in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.

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