35mm autocannon
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The 35mm autocannon[1] is a Jiralhanae weapon mounted on the Type-25 Chopper, which originally used Paegaas Workshop Spikers mounted on the sides when the vehicle was first designed.[2]
Description[edit]
The 35mm autocannons are the primary offensive asset of Jiralhanae Type-25 Choppers, and each Chopper is mounted with four linked forward-firing 35mm autocannons. This cannon is surprisingly powerful, and its ammunition is probably a smaller form of the Type-25 Brute Shot round, fired at a slower rate.
The term "autocannon" is not entirely accurate when referring to the weapon, due to its alien design. However, it is self-loading and fires explosive projectiles larger than 20mm much like its human-made counterparts.[1]
Gameplay[edit]
Tactics[edit]
- The 35mm autocannon uses a very powerful shell, but has a very low rate of fire.
- The rounds are too slow to take down fast targets, and so it is most effective to lead targets.
- Use this gun on short-medium range.
- Drive forward or stop momentarily, because the guns are forward-mounted on a mobile section of the Chopper.
- Do not attempt to use this gun against multiple targets simultaneously.
- Repeatedly tap the fire button instead of holding it down. This will increase the rate of fire.
- When facing this weapon, effective countering tactics are to:
- Avoid the incoming rounds, which are slow enough
- Prepare an anti vehicle weapon, as the driver may attempt to splatter you.
- Try to attack a Chopper driver with one or more allies: they won't be able to lead and shoot down multiple targets surrounding his/her craft
- The 35mm autocannon can only shoot down one enemy at a time, so don't rush among enemy formations, and don't stay there for too long, for this greatly increases the chances of you being killed.
- Avoid excessive turning while firing, as this will throw off the rounds' trajectory.
- Do not use it against aircraft.
- The autocannons do produce some kickback, so when you are trying to pull off some move that requires lots of mobility, you are advised to stop firing.
Gallery[edit]
Detail of the 35mm Autocannon on a Brute Chopper.
Autocannon Upgrade for the Chopper in Halo Wars.
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Heavy weaponry in service of the Covenant and its remnants
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