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* Currently the term "APFSDS" is reserved for large Tank mounted weapons | *Currently the term "APFSDS" is reserved for large Tank mounted weapons. In small arms such as the Halo sniper rifles it is called a Flechette. | ||
*The 14.5x114mm round is actually a Russian heavy machine gun round that was developed for use in anti-tank rifles like the [[wikipedia:PTRD|PTRD]] and [[wikipedia:PTRS|PTRS]] in World War II, later used in Anti-Aircraft and Vehicle-Mounted roles with the [[wikipedia:KPV|KPV]]; it remains in use to this day.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/14.5x114mm ''Wikipedia'' article on "14.5x114mm"]</ref> | *The 14.5x114mm round is actually a Russian heavy machine gun round that was developed for use in anti-tank rifles like the [[wikipedia:PTRD|PTRD]] and [[wikipedia:PTRS|PTRS]] in World War II, later used in Anti-Aircraft and Vehicle-Mounted roles with the [[wikipedia:KPV|KPV]]; it remains in use to this day.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/14.5x114mm ''Wikipedia'' article on "14.5x114mm"]</ref> | ||
*Its armor piercing capability can be seen in a single bullet firing through multiple [[Spartans]] and Elites with full Energy Shields. | *Its armor piercing capability can be seen in a single bullet firing through multiple [[Spartans]] and Elites with full Energy Shields. | ||