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The M343A2 Minigun,[1] known simply as the Chaingun is a portable turret in use by the UNSC Defense Force after the human-Covenant War.[2]

Overview

Post-Covenant War successor to the M41 and M46 weapon systems, the M343A2 is an electrically driven, five-barreled Gatling-style machine gun that is compatible with all UNSC-standard heavy weapon mounts. The M343A2 is often installed on a pneumatic full-rotation turret as the primary armament of the M12B Warthog, and is also available in a semi-portable tripod configuration for site defense.[1]

Lethality is roughly similar to the older gun units, and it will still overheat after periods of sustained fire, though barrel wear is substantially reduced. The M343A2 is also designed to use the latest polymer-cased and energetic propellant rounds; however, UNSC units have been ordered to deplete existing stocks of older ammunition before making the transition.[1]

Variants

  • ONI Chaingun Turret

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Gameplay

Carrying the turret decreases the player's speed and maneuverability.

Gallery

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named universe
  2. ^ Halo 5: Guardians