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'''High explosive ammunition''', or simply '''HE ammunition''', is a type of ammunition designed to penetrate armor through the use of explosive material.


==Overview==
In HE ammunition, an explosive compound is added or mixed in with the standard type of gunpowder. After the bullet has been fired from the weapon and has hit a target, the compounds inside the round will ignite and detonate, thereby creating a potentially larger entry wound, a deeper impact wound, and a dangerous exit wound. The rounds are therefore useful for placing exact shots at the more vulnerable parts of the body, such as the head and torso.


'''High Explosive Ammunition''' is a type of ammunition used by the [[United Nations Space Command]].
HE ammunition is effective in both anti-matériel and anti-armor purposes, capable of cutting through both flesh and alloy with ease. It is most often used in anti-vehicle weapons, where its explosive capabilities renders it particularly effective against alloy steel. HE ammunition is also available for small arms, such as the [[M225 Semi-Armor-Piercing High-Explosive]] which is used in the [[M6 series]] of sidearms.{{Ref/Site|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3pistol|Site=Bungie.net|Page=The M6G Pistol|D=24|M=01|Y=2021|LocalArchive=Machines, Materiel and Munitions from the Human-Covenant Conflict, 2525 - Present/M6G}} The [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] employs a type of HE ammo known as [[High Explosive Dual Purpose ammunition]] in its security forces' specialised vehicles and weapon emplacements.<ref>''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref>


In HE Ammunition, an explosive compound is added or mixed in with the standard type of gunpowder. After the bullet has been fired from the [[weapon]] and has hit a target, the compounds inside the round will ignite, thereby offering a potentially larger entry wound, a deeper impact wound, and a dangerous exit wound. The rounds are therefore useful for placing exact shots at the more vulnerable parts of the body, namely the head and torso.
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''
*''[[Halo: The Flood]]''
*''[[Halo: First Strike]]''
*''[[Halo 3]]''
*''[[Halo: Evolutions]]''
**''[[The Mona Lisa]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo 4]]''
**''[[Spartan Ops]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''
*''[[Halo: Initiation]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''


HE rounds are effective in both Anti-Material and Light Anti-Armor purposes, capable of cutting through both flesh and alloy with ease.
==Sources==
 
{{Ref/Sources}}
 
==Against the Covenant==
 
When used against the [[Covenant]] infantry/[[vehicles]], HE rounds are more effective than other ballistic ammo, provided the shooter aims at either the head or torso of the alien (neck/abdomen against [[Hunters]]). These rounds are extremely effective against Hunters, and are semi-effective against Covenant [[energy shielding]]. Consequently, the [[UNSC]] employs these against [[Covenant]] ships in the form of [[MAC]] rounds.
 
==Against Flood==
 
The HE ammo is extremely effective against all types of [[Flood]], capable of tearing through the decomposing [[Combat Form]], exploding the destructive [[Carrier Form]], and easily killing groups of [[Infection Forms]]. Still, for the sake of practicality, carry a reliable close range [[weapon]], as HE ammo is more effective at mid range and weakened at short range.
 
==Appearances==
 
HE ammunition is most often used in Anti-Vehicle weapons, where its explosive capabilities renders it particularly effective against alloy steel. The only hand held weapons that use High Explosive ammo are the [[M6C]], [[M6D]], and [[M6G]] [[Pistol]]s. All three use [[M225 Semi-Armor-Piercing High-Explosive]].
 
== Trivia==
 
*In [[Halo: Combat Evolved]], when you fire a Pistol round at a solid surface, you will see a small burst of light, which probably comes from the explosive compound.


==See also==
*[[Armor piercing round]]
[[Category:Ammunition]]
[[Category:Ammunition]]

Latest revision as of 09:18, July 27, 2023

High explosive ammunition, or simply HE ammunition, is a type of ammunition designed to penetrate armor through the use of explosive material.

Overview[edit]

In HE ammunition, an explosive compound is added or mixed in with the standard type of gunpowder. After the bullet has been fired from the weapon and has hit a target, the compounds inside the round will ignite and detonate, thereby creating a potentially larger entry wound, a deeper impact wound, and a dangerous exit wound. The rounds are therefore useful for placing exact shots at the more vulnerable parts of the body, such as the head and torso.

HE ammunition is effective in both anti-matériel and anti-armor purposes, capable of cutting through both flesh and alloy with ease. It is most often used in anti-vehicle weapons, where its explosive capabilities renders it particularly effective against alloy steel. HE ammunition is also available for small arms, such as the M225 Semi-Armor-Piercing High-Explosive which is used in the M6 series of sidearms.[1] The Office of Naval Intelligence employs a type of HE ammo known as High Explosive Dual Purpose ammunition in its security forces' specialised vehicles and weapon emplacements.[2]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Bungie.net, The M6G Pistol (Retrieved on Jan 24, 2021) [local archive] [external archive]
  2. '^ Halo 5: Guardians

See also[edit]

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