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{{Status|Canon}}
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{{Weapon infobox
{{Weapon infobox
|image=[[File:H2A M247MG.png|300px]]
|name=M247 General Purpose Machine Gun
|name=M247 General Purpose Machine Gun
|image=[[File:H2A M247MG.png|300px]]
|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]
|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]
|series=
|model=M247
|type=[[Machine gun|General-purpose machine gun]]
|type=Machine gun
|cost=
|cost=
|variant=
|length=*Portable: 156 centimeters
*[[M247H machine gun]]
*Mounted: 154.5 centimeters
*[[M247T machine gun]]
|weight=*Portable: 10.43 kilograms (23 lb)<ref name="EVG2011">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''2011 edition, page 331''</ref>
*Mounted: 19.28 kilograms (42.5 lb){{Ref/Reuse|EVG2011}}
|capacity=
|feed=Unlimited (in-game)
|fire=
|ammotype=[[7.62x51mm|M118 Full Metal Jacket Armor-Piercing]]
|operation=Fully automatic
|rate= 600 rounds per minute
|accuracy=Short to medium
|optics=
|range=1,100 meters (3,609 feet)<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 317''</ref>
|service=[[Human-Covenant War]]
|service=[[Human-Covenant War]]
|length={{Convert|64.1|in|cm|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc11|Page=331}}{{Ref/Note|The length stat used on this article reflects that provided in the 2022 ''Halo Encyclopedia'' book, using the ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' campaign model of the turret as a base. In the original 2009 and 2011 editions of the book, the length given was {{Convert|59|in|cm|disp=flip|sp=us}}.}}
|affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]]
|width=
|height=
|weight=
*Portable: {{Convert|23|lb|kg|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc09|Enc09|Page=317}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc11|Enc11|Page=331}}
*Mounted: {{Convert|42.5|lb|kg|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc09}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}}
|ammotype=[[7.62x51mm|M118 Full Metal Jacket Armor-Piercing]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc09}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|capacity=100 rounds {{C|box magazine}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc09}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}}
|feed=Belt-fed
|operation=
|rate=
|velocity=
|optics=
|range={{Convert|1100|m|ft|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc09}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}}
}}
}}
The '''M247 General Purpose Machine Gun''' ('''GPMG''') is a machine gun used extensively by the armed forces of the [[United Nations Space Command]]. It is a scaled-down version of the [[M247H machine gun|M247H heavy machine gun]].{{Ref/Book|Id=EVG|EVG|Page=115}}
 
The '''M247 General Purpose Machine Gun''' ('''GPMG'''), formally known as the '''Machine Gun, Caliber 7.62&nbsp;mm, M247''', is a machine gun used extensively by the [[United Nations Space Command]] [[UNSC Armed Forces|Armed Forces]]. It is a scaled-down version of the more widely utilized [[M247H machine gun|M247H Heavy Machine Gun]].<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 115''</ref>


==Overview==
==Overview==
===Design details===
The M247 GPMG is chambered for the ubiquitous [[7.62x51mm|M118 7.62×51mm FMJ AP cartridge]], unlike the M247H, which uses the [[Wikipedia:.50 BMG|12.7mm high velocity cartridge]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} Being a [[wikipedia:General-purpose machine gun|general-purpose machine gun]], the M247 is fed via a belt box on the right side of the gun and is usually deployed on a tripod. The weapon's mobility allows personnel to quickly establish defensive perimeters or to provide suppressing fire.<ref name="Outskirts">'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Outskirts]]''</ref><ref name="Metropolis">'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Metropolis]]''</ref>
The M247 GPMG is chambered for the ubiquitous [[7.62x51mm|M118 7.62×51mm FMJ AP cartridge]], unlike the M247H, which uses the [[Wikipedia:.50 BMG|12.7mm high velocity cartridge]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} Being a [[wikipedia:General-purpose machine gun|general-purpose machine gun]], the M247 is fed via a belt box on the right side of the gun and is usually deployed on a tripod. The weapon's mobility allows personnel to quickly establish defensive perimeters or to provide suppressing fire.{{Ref/Level|Id=Outskirts|H2|Outskirts}}{{Ref/Level|Id=Metropolis|H2|Metropolis}}
 
Although it is usually used as a mobile support weapon, the M247 GPMG is often permanently turret-mounted and bolted to the ground, with a large slab of armor protecting the operator. In this configuration, the weapon is fed by a drum magazine, which is considerably larger than the standard box magazine. The M247 GPMG is also commonly mounted in the troop bays of [[D77-TC Pelican]]s, which allows the dropship's crew chief to provide suppressing fire for embarking and disembarking troops; many Pelican-mounted M247s are equipped with an underslung drum magazine to complement the belt feed.{{Ref/Reuse|Metropolis}}<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Delta Halo]]''</ref>


Although it is usually used as a mobile support weapon, the M247 GPMG is often permanently turret-mounted and bolted to the ground, with a large slab of armor protecting the operator. In this configuration, the weapon is fed by a drum magazine, which is considerably larger than the standard box magazine. The M247 GPMG is also commonly mounted in the troop bays of [[D77-TC Pelican]]s, which allows the dropship's crew chief to provide suppressing fire for embarking and disembarking troops; many Pelican-mounted M247s are equipped with an underslung drum magazine to complement the belt feed.{{Ref/Reuse|Metropolis}}{{Ref/Level|H2|Delta Halo}}
The M247 had entered service with the UNSC as early as [[2526]].<ref name="Obliv4">'''[[Halo: Oblivion]]''', ''Chapter 4''</ref>


===Variants===
==Variants==
*'''[[M247 General Purpose Machine Gun Turret Autocannon]]''': This variant is an autocannon that can be placed on the [[M312 Elephant]].
*'''[[M247 General Purpose Machine Gun Turret Autocannon]]''': This variant is an autocannon that can be placed on the [[M312 Elephant]].
*'''[[M247H Heavy Machine Gun]]''':  This variant is the most widely used turreted machine gun in service.
*'''[[M247H Heavy Machine Gun]]''':  This variant is the most widely used turreted machine gun in service.
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File:HReach-M247T-MMG-Side3.png|M247T Medium Machine Gun.
File:HReach-M247T-MMG-Side3.png|M247T Medium Machine Gun.
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==Operational history==
The M247 had entered service with the UNSC as early as [[2526]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=Obliv4|Oblv|Chapter=4}}


==Production notes==
==Production notes==
[[File:H3_Alpha_HighGround.jpg|250px|thumb|An M247 on [[High Ground]] in an alpha build of ''Halo 3''.]]
During the [[Development of Halo 2|production]] of ''[[Halo 2]]'', the M247 was considered for inclusion as a first-person weapon, with a [[Cut Halo 2 weapons##General-purpose machine gun (GPMG)|playable version]] in the files of ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''.{{Ref/YouTube|Id=Zedd|KsAV1p_yXYo|Lord Zedd|Halo: MCC - Flying The Falcon in Halo 2 And More!}} Another variant was also concepted and implemented in early builds, sporting a [[Cut Halo 2 weapons##Machine gun turret with grenade launcher|25mm grenade launcher]] mounted atop the weapon.{{Ref/Book|AoH|Page=109}}
{{Main|Cut Halo 2 weapons}}
During the [[Development of Halo 2|production]] of ''[[Halo 2]]'', the M247 was considered for inclusion as a first-person weapon, with a [[Cut Halo 2 weapons##General-purpose machine gun (GPMG)|playable version]] in the files of ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''.{{Ref/YouTube|Id=Zedd|KsAV1p_yXYo|Lord Zedd|Halo: MCC - Flying The Falcon in Halo 2 And More!}} Another variant was also concepted and implemented in early builds, sporting a [[Cut Halo 2 weapons#Machine gun turret with grenade launcher|20mm grenade launcher]] mounted atop the weapon.{{Ref/Site|Id=Discoveries|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/digsite-discoveries|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Digsite Discoveries|D=17|M=07|Y=2023}} ''[[The Art of Halo: Creating a Virtual World]]'' erroneously claims this weapon as a 25mm launcher.{{Ref/Book|Id=AOHGrenadeLauncher|AoH|Page=109}}


The grenade launcher machine gun attachment was recovered and restored for use in retail ''Halo 2'' by the [[Digsite]] project.{{Ref/Reuse|Discoveries}}
==Trivia==
 
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In ''[[Halo 3]]'', a number of [[List of UNSC crates|UNSC crates]] bear decals listing their contents as the M247, despite the game replacing the weapon with the [[AIE-486H machine gun]]. The decals reuse the label text and information from their equivalents in ''Halo 2'', except for changing the crate's icon to the AIE. The M247 was present in early builds of ''Halo 3'', though would ultimately be replaced for final release.
*This weapon shares a very similar name to the real-world [[wikipedia:M249 light machine gun|FN Herstal M249E4 PIP]] and [[wikipedia:M240 machine gun|M240E6LW machine guns]], as well as sharing a similar design and combat role.
*In the ''[[Halo 3]]'' [[Halo 3 Beta|Multiplayer Beta]], the packaging of the M247 can be found in the map ''[[High Ground]]'', though the weapon does not appear in the game.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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===Development images===
<gallery>
File:H2 GPMG Concept.png|''Halo 2'' concept art of the M247.{{Ref/Reuse|AOHGrenadeLauncher}}
File:H2A_M247MachineGun_Concept.jpg|Concept art for ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:H2A_M247Base_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the base for ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:H2A_M247PelicanMount_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the weapon's Pelican mount for ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:HTMCC_H2_GPMG_FP.png|The GPMG in first-person.
File:H2 GPMG GrenadeLauncher.png|An image of a [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] using an M247 GPMG with the grenade launcher attachment.{{Ref/Reuse|AOHGrenadeLauncher}}
File:H2 Digsite M247GPMG GrenadeLauncher 1.jpg|The restored GPMG with 20mm launcher, given functionality by Digsite.{{Ref/Reuse|Discoveries}}
File:H2 Digsite M247GPMG GrenadeLauncher 2.jpg|Master Chief firing the now-functional grenade launcher.{{Ref/Reuse|Discoveries}}
</gallery>
===Screenshots===
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<gallery>
File:H2 GPMG Concept.png|''Halo 2'' concept art of the M247.
File:M247_1.png|The M247 GPMG in ''Halo 2''.
File:M247_1.png|The M247 GPMG in ''Halo 2''.
File:M247_3.png|Forward and rear views of a portable M247 GPMG in ''[[Halo 2]]''.
File:M247_3.png|Forward and rear views of a portable M247 GPMG in ''[[Halo 2]]''.
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File:H2 - Pelican M247.jpg|A Marine door gunner operating an M247 GMPG mounted on the rear hatch of a Pelican.
File:H2 - Pelican M247.jpg|A Marine door gunner operating an M247 GMPG mounted on the rear hatch of a Pelican.
File:H2 mp waterworks turret.jpg|A Spartan using an M247 GPMG on the multiplayer map [[Waterworks]].
File:H2 mp waterworks turret.jpg|A Spartan using an M247 GPMG on the multiplayer map [[Waterworks]].
File:H2A_M247MachineGun_Concept.jpg|Concept art for ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:H2A_M247Base_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the base for ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:H2A_M247PelicanMount_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the weapon's Pelican mount for ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:H2A - I Know What the Ladies Like.jpg|Sergeant Johnson arms an M247 mounted into the bay of a Pelican.
File:H2A - I Know What the Ladies Like.jpg|Sergeant Johnson arms an M247 mounted into the bay of a Pelican.
File:H2ACampaign CairoMarineGunner.png|A Marine mans an M247 against the Covenant aboard ''[[Cairo Station (station)|Cairo Station]]''.
File:H2ACampaign CairoMarineGunner.png|A Marine mans an M247 against the Covenant aboard ''[[Cairo Station (station)|Cairo Station]]''.
File:H2ACP-M247HUD.png|HUD of the M247 in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' campaign.
File:H2ACP-M247HUD.png|HUD of the M247 in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' campaign.
File:H2A Outskirts John117MG.jpg|John-117 manning an M247.
File:H2A Outskirts John117MG.jpg|John-117 manning an M247.
File:M247shield.png|A shield version of the M247.
File:H2A Marine M247.png|A marine carrying the M247.
File:H2A Marine M247.png|A marine carrying the M247.
File:H2A-M247&M247H.png|An M247 with an M247H.
File:H2A-M247&M247H.png|An M247 with an M247H.
File:H2AMP-M247HUD.png|HUD of the M247 in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' multiplayer.
File:H2AMP-M247HUD.png|HUD of the M247 in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' multiplayer.
File:H2A-M247&M247H2.png|A Sangheili firing an M247 on [[Skyward]].
File:H2A-M247&M247H2.png|A Sangheili firing an M247 on [[Skyward]].
File:M247shield.png|A shield version of the M247.
File:HTMCC_H2_GPMG_FP.png|The GPMG in first-person.
File:H2 GPMG GrenadeLauncher.png|An image of a [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] using an M247 GPMG with the grenade launcher attachment.
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</gallery>


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*''[[Halo: Oblivion]]''
*''[[Halo: Oblivion]]''
*''[[Halo: The Television Series Season Two]]
*''[[Halo: The Television Series Season Two]]
==Notes==
{{Ref/Notes}}


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