M68 Gauss cannon: Difference between revisions

|operation = Asynchronous Linear-Induction Motor

The '''M68 Asynchronous Linear-Induction Motor Gauss Cannon''', more commonly known as the '''M68 Gauss Cannon''', is a [[weapon]] that fires hyper-velocity, high-density projectiles similar to those of a [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]], except on a much smaller scale.<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', ''Game Stats''</ref><ref name="PH">'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', ''[[Palace Hotel]]'', ''page 362''</ref><ref group="note">''"While the Warthog guass rifle is modeled as a magnetic acceleration cannon, the sound and effects are actually those of a railgun, which operates on a different principle. However, the sound and effects were so cool that we couldn't not use them."''<br />— ferrex providing [http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=27004812 additional information] about the M68.</ref> It can be mounted on a stationary stand, or on the rear of the [[M12G1 Warthog LAAV]].

The M68 ALIM uses an an Asynchronous Linear-[[wikipedia:Induction motor|Induction Motor]] to produce a bipolar magnetic field capable of launching a 25x130mm projectile at an incredible speed of just under Mach 40, or approximately 13.7km per second.<ref name="PH"/><ref group="note">The speed of the Gauss Cannon's projectile in-game is much slower than its canonical speed of Mach 40. This is probably because of design and engine limits. The projectile moves more quickly in ''Halo 3'' than in Halo 2.</ref> The great velocity of the projectile is the key to the stopping power and performance of the Gauss cannon, giving it exceptional armor penetration.