M512 smooth-bore high-velocity cannon: Difference between revisions

The M512 uses a wide variety of 90mm ammunition, however the most commonly employed is the 90mm tungsten [[Wikipedia:Armor-piercing shot and shell#Armor-piercing shells|Armor Piercing Ballistic Capped]] Round.<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', level ''{{Levelname|The Ark}}''</ref> This type of round sacrifices armor penetration for larger amounts high explosive filler, this round is accelerated at a high velocity and can strike a target at extremely long ranges.<ref group="note">In the Halo Universe, it appears that traditional shells have replaced the Armor Piercing Fin Stabilized Discarding Sabot Round used during the later half of the twentieth century. Whether this has to do with advances in ballistic performance, newer explosive materials, or different firing mechanisms is not known.</ref> Another type of ammunition employed is the [[S1 Canister Shell]], the S1 Canister provides Scorpion equipped tanks with destructive capabilities without the use of traditional high explosives. The Canister round is lethal against enemy infantry when machine guns or other weaponry cannot be used effectively. The S1 is also effective at breaching walls and damaging structures or other vehicles.<ref>'''[[Halo Wars: Official Strategy Guide]]''', page 42</ref>

*Using the M512 in the level {{Levelname|Regret}} in ''[[Halo 2]]'' will be tricky when the player moves into tight coursers and going up against [[Type-32 Rapid Assault Vehicle|Ghosts]] because of the steep angles. It is best for players to remain in an open spot and let the Ghosts come to the player.