M19 SSM Rocket Launcher: Difference between revisions

The M19 SSM is the UNSC's primary anti-vehicle weapon that is often used in ground engagements. It fires a [[HEAT|102mm Shaped-Charge High-Explosive]] Surface to Surface Missile.<ref>'''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''', ''pages 102-103''</ref> The launcher has a 2x scope and can fire rockets over long distances with devastating accuracy, although it falls in altitude and moves at a very slow rate if fired from a long distance. The weapon consists of two disposable barrels and the weapon unit, allowing two consecutive shots. When reloading, the spent barrels are discarded and a new pair is inserted. With this mechanism, a [[Marine]] can greatly reduce the weight he carries without throwing the weapon away, and reduced production costs as only the barrels are thrown away.

The Rocket Launcher spreads a huge amount of damage over a large area. It is capable of taking out entire groups of infantry at any range and can kill both the passengers and crew of nearly any vehicle with the exception of the [[Scorpion Tank]] or [[Type-25 Assault Gun Carriage|Wraith]] which takes two to three hits with. For an anti-tank weapon it is capable of inflicting massive damage to tanks because of its ability to quickly launch two consecutive shots.