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==Specifications==
==Specifications==
===Design details===
===Design details===
Numerous starfighters in service with the [[UNSC]] are equipped with machine-linked autocannons. These include exoatmospheric craft like [[GA-TL1 Longsword]]s, [[YSS-1000 Sabre]]s, [[F-41 Broadsword]]s, and even suborbital bombers like the [[B-65 Shortsword]]. Several models of the autocannon exist, while the calibre of the rounds ranging from 30mm to 50mm. The autocannons are very effective in engaging hostile spacecraft, such as [[Phantom]]s and [[Seraphs]].<ref name="HRmanual">'''[[Halo: Reach]]''' - ''Game Manual''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]'''</ref>  
Numerous starfighters in service with the [[UNSC]] are equipped with machine-linked autocannons. These include exoatmospheric craft like [[GA-TL1 Longsword]]s, [[YSS-1000 Sabre]]s, [[F-41 Broadsword]]s, and even suborbital bombers like the [[B-65 Shortsword]]. Several models of the autocannon exist, while the calibre of the rounds ranging from 30mm to 50mm. The autocannons are very effective in engaging hostile spacecraft, such as [[Phantom]]s and [[Type-31 Seraph]]s.<ref name="HRmanual">'''[[Halo: Reach]]''' - ''Game Manual''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]'''</ref>  


==Models==
==Models==
===M9109 ASW/AC 50mm===
===M9109 ASW/AC 50mm===
The [[GA-TL1 Longsword]] fighter is equipped with eight M9109 coilguns that fire 50mm projectiles.<ref>'''[[Halo: Warfleet]]''', ''page 17''</ref> They are often used in an air-to-surface combat capacity during tactical strikes. The Longsword's autocannons are very effective against [[Covenant]] [[Type-31 Seraph|Seraphs]].<ref name="HRmanual"/><ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 112''</ref>
The [[GA-TL1 Longsword]] fighter is equipped with eight M9109 coilguns that fire 50mm projectiles.<ref>'''[[Halo: Warfleet]]''', ''page 17''</ref> They are often used in an air-to-surface combat capacity during tactical strikes. The Longsword's autocannons are very effective against [[Covenant]] [[Type-31 Seraph]].<ref name="HRmanual"/><ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 112''</ref>


===M8545 ASW/AC 40mm===
===M8545 ASW/AC 40mm===