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The '''telescopic sight''', commonly called a '''scope''', is a [[weapon attachment|device attached to a weapon]] used to give additional accuracy using a point of aim for weapons such as firearms, airguns and crossbows. Other sighting systems are [[iron sights]] and [[red dot sights]]. | The '''telescopic sight''', commonly called a '''scope''', is a [[weapon attachment|device attached to a weapon]] used to give additional accuracy using a point of aim for weapons such as firearms, airguns and crossbows. Other sighting systems are [[iron sights]] and [[red dot sights]]. | ||
==Function== | == Function == | ||
The [[UNSC]] uses a scope on a wide variety of its [[weapon]]s, ranging from its [[ | The [[UNSC]] uses a scope on a wide variety of its [[weapon]]s, ranging from its [[sniper rifle]] variants, to its [[battle rifles]], and even its [[handguns]], though the handguns employ a "[[smart-linking|smart-linked]]" [[KFA-2 x2|camera]]. All of these scopes and cameras can transmit their feeds to UNSC soldiers' [[heads-up display]]s via smart-linking. The [[Covenant]] also use scopes (e.g.; the [[Covenant Carbine]] and [[Beam Rifle]]), though the mechanics of their equipment are unknown. | ||
There are a wide variety of scopes, each differing in type, function, and purpose. For example; the standard scope of an [[S2 AM Sniper Rifle]] is capable of 5x/10x, 2x/8x or 2x/10x magnification for long range combat, and are electronically operated. The S2 AM Scope also includes a night vision function in some models for night combat. The scopes on the [[BR55 Battle Rifle|BR55]] and [[BR55HB SR Battle Rifle|BR55HB SR]], however, are only capable of 2x magnification, intended only for short to medium-range accuracy, using focusing lenses for magnification. The | There are a wide variety of scopes, each differing in type, function, and purpose. For example; the standard scope of an [[S2 AM Sniper Rifle]] is capable of 5x/10x, 2x/8x or 2x/10x magnification for long range combat, and are electronically operated. The S2 AM Scope also includes a night vision function in some models for night combat. The scopes on the [[BR55 Battle Rifle|BR55]] and [[BR55HB SR Battle Rifle|BR55HB SR]], however, are only capable of 2x magnification, intended only for short to medium-range accuracy, using focusing lenses for magnification. The [[M41 Rocket Launcher]] and the [[Type-33 Light Anti-Armor Weapon|fuel rod gun]] both have 2x scopes, as well, to better pinpoint targets and to extend their effective range. | ||
==Known telescopic sights== | ==Known telescopic sights== | ||
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File:Whitebkgrdrifle.jpg|The scope is usually located at the top of the firearm, typically on top of the railing or the receiver. | File:Whitebkgrdrifle.jpg|The scope is usually located at the top of the firearm, typically on top of the railing or the receiver. | ||
File:DMR EVOS-D.png|The scope mounted on a [[M392 Designated Marksman Rifle]]. | File:DMR EVOS-D.png|The scope mounted on a [[M392 Designated Marksman Rifle]]. | ||
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Revision as of 19:15, April 23, 2014
The telescopic sight, commonly called a scope, is a device attached to a weapon used to give additional accuracy using a point of aim for weapons such as firearms, airguns and crossbows. Other sighting systems are iron sights and red dot sights.
Function
The UNSC uses a scope on a wide variety of its weapons, ranging from its sniper rifle variants, to its battle rifles, and even its handguns, though the handguns employ a "smart-linked" camera. All of these scopes and cameras can transmit their feeds to UNSC soldiers' heads-up displays via smart-linking. The Covenant also use scopes (e.g.; the Covenant Carbine and Beam Rifle), though the mechanics of their equipment are unknown.
There are a wide variety of scopes, each differing in type, function, and purpose. For example; the standard scope of an S2 AM Sniper Rifle is capable of 5x/10x, 2x/8x or 2x/10x magnification for long range combat, and are electronically operated. The S2 AM Scope also includes a night vision function in some models for night combat. The scopes on the BR55 and BR55HB SR, however, are only capable of 2x magnification, intended only for short to medium-range accuracy, using focusing lenses for magnification. The M41 Rocket Launcher and the fuel rod gun both have 2x scopes, as well, to better pinpoint targets and to extend their effective range.
Known telescopic sights
- A2 scope
- EVOS-D - M392 Designated Marksman Rifle[1]
- KFA-2 x2 - M6B, D, F, G, and H Personal Defense Weapon Systems
- Oracle N-variant scope - Sniper Rifle System 99C-S2 Anti-Matériel
- VnSLS/V 6E - M6C/SOCOM
Gallery
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Different variants of crosshairs used in telescopic sights.
The KFA-2 x2, mounted on an M6D.
The scope is usually located at the top of the firearm, typically on top of the railing or the receiver.
The scope mounted on a M392 Designated Marksman Rifle.
