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[[File:Na4FT.jpg|200px|thumb|right|An M301 Grenade Launcher attachment mounted on top of the barrel of an [[M6634 flamethrower]].]] | [[File:Na4FT.jpg|200px|thumb|right|An M301 Grenade Launcher attachment mounted on top of the barrel of an [[M6634 flamethrower]].]] | ||
{{Quote|The only thing I can think of that would make the [[MA5C assault rifle|MA5C]] any sweeter would be an under-slung shotty or a forty mike mike.|Anonymous UNSC Serviceman}} | {{Quote|The only thing I can think of that would make the [[MA5C assault rifle|MA5C]] any sweeter would be an under-slung shotty or a forty mike mike.|Anonymous UNSC Serviceman}} | ||
The '''M301 40mm Grenade Launcher''', also known as the "forty mike-mike" among troops was a [[United Nations Space Command]] weapon designed to fire explosive [[grenade]]s. It can be [[Weapon attachment|attached]] to the [[MA5B assault rifle|MA5B]] and [[MA5C assault rifle]]s<ref name="FUUUU">[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BAGAssaultRifle '''Bungie.net''': ''MA5C Assault Rifle'']</ref> and the [[M6634 flamethrower]]. In service with the [[UNSC Marine Corps]], the M301 grenade launcher is commonly given suppression, anti-armor, and anti-vehicle roles.<ref name="he320">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''UNSC Weapons'', ''page 320'' (2011 edition)</ref> | The '''M301 40mm Grenade Launcher''', also known as the "forty mike-mike" among troops, was a [[United Nations Space Command]] weapon designed to fire explosive [[grenade]]s. It can be [[Weapon attachment|attached]] to the [[MA5B assault rifle|MA5B]] and [[MA5C assault rifle]]s<ref name="FUUUU">[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BAGAssaultRifle '''Bungie.net''': ''MA5C Assault Rifle'']</ref> and the [[M6634 flamethrower]]. In service with the [[UNSC Marine Corps]], the M301 grenade launcher is commonly given suppression, anti-armor, and anti-vehicle roles.<ref name="he320">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''UNSC Weapons'', ''page 320'' (2011 edition)</ref> | ||
In assault rifles, the launcher is fitted under the barrel, replacing the [[Flashlight|flashlight attachment]] standard to the MA5 series. [[Hellbringers]] were equipped with this to launch [[flashbang grenade]]s used to stun and surprise enemy troops.<ref>'''[[Halo Wars: Official Strategy Guide]]''', ''page 40''</ref> The M301 grenade launcher is capable of firing 40mm grenades at targets within a 99-foot (30 meters) zone, and up to 164 feet (50 meters) vertically—depending on wind, trajectory, and skill. The grenade launcher's rare tendency to detonate in the hands of unskilled operators has led to the M301 seeing limited use.{{Ref/Reuse|he320}} It has seen increased use within the last hundred years.{{Ref/Reuse|he320}} | In assault rifles, the launcher is fitted under the barrel, replacing the [[Flashlight|flashlight attachment]] standard to the MA5 series. [[Hellbringers]] were equipped with this to launch [[flashbang grenade]]s used to stun and surprise enemy troops.<ref>'''[[Halo Wars: Official Strategy Guide]]''', ''page 40''</ref> The M301 grenade launcher is capable of firing 40mm grenades at targets within a 99-foot (30 meters) zone, and up to 164 feet (50 meters) vertically—depending on wind, trajectory, and skill. The grenade launcher's rare tendency to detonate in the hands of unskilled operators has led to the M301 seeing limited use.{{Ref/Reuse|he320}} It has seen increased use within the last hundred years.{{Ref/Reuse|he320}} | ||