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{{Weapon | {{Weapon | ||
| image=[[File: | |image=[[File:H2A M247MG.png|300px]] | ||
| name=M247 General Purpose Machine Gun | |name=M247 General Purpose Machine Gun | ||
| manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]] | |manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]] | ||
| model=M247 | |model=M247 | ||
| type=Machine gun | |type=Machine gun | ||
| cost= | |cost= | ||
| length=*Portable: 156 centimeters | |length=*Portable: 156 centimeters | ||
*Mounted: 154.5 centimeters | *Mounted: 154.5 centimeters | ||
| feed=Unlimited (in-game) | |feed=Unlimited (in-game) | ||
| fire= | |fire= | ||
| ammotype=[[M118 Full Metal Jacket Armor-Piercing]] | |ammotype=[[M118 Full Metal Jacket Armor-Piercing]] | ||
| operation=Fully automatic | |operation=Fully automatic | ||
| rate= 600 rounds per minute | |rate= 600 rounds per minute | ||
| accuracy=Short to medium | |accuracy=Short to medium | ||
| range=1,100 meters (3,609 feet)<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 317''</ref> | |range=1,100 meters (3,609 feet)<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 317''</ref> | ||
| service=[[Human-Covenant War]] | |service=[[Human-Covenant War]] | ||
| affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]] | |affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''M247 General Purpose Machine Gun''' ('''GPMG'''), formally known as the '''Machine Gun, Caliber 7.62 mm, M247''', is a machine gun used extensively by the [[United Nations Space Command]] [[United Nations Space Command Defense Force|Defense Force]]. It is a scaled-down version of the more widely utilized [[M247H machine gun|M247H Heavy Machine Gun]].<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 115''</ref> | The '''M247 General Purpose Machine Gun''' ('''GPMG'''), formally known as the '''Machine Gun, Caliber 7.62 mm, M247''', is a machine gun used extensively by the [[United Nations Space Command]] [[United Nations Space Command Defense Force|Defense Force]]. It is a scaled-down version of the more widely utilized [[M247H machine gun|M247H Heavy Machine Gun]].<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 115''</ref> | ||
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Although it is usually used as a mobile support weapon, the M247 GPMG is often permanently turret-mounted and bolted to the ground, with a large slab of armor protecting the operator. In this configuration, the weapon is fed by a drum magazine, which is considerably larger than the standard box magazine. The M247 GPMG is also commonly mounted in the troop bays of [[D77-TC Pelican]]s, which allows the dropship's crew chief to provide suppressing fire for embarking and disembarking troops; many Pelican-mounted M247s are equipped with an underslung drum magazine to complement the belt feed.<ref name="Metropolis"/><ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Delta Halo]]''</ref> | Although it is usually used as a mobile support weapon, the M247 GPMG is often permanently turret-mounted and bolted to the ground, with a large slab of armor protecting the operator. In this configuration, the weapon is fed by a drum magazine, which is considerably larger than the standard box magazine. The M247 GPMG is also commonly mounted in the troop bays of [[D77-TC Pelican]]s, which allows the dropship's crew chief to provide suppressing fire for embarking and disembarking troops; many Pelican-mounted M247s are equipped with an underslung drum magazine to complement the belt feed.<ref name="Metropolis"/><ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Delta Halo]]''</ref> | ||
== Trivia == | ==Trivia== | ||
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*This weapon shares a very similar name to the real-world [[wikipedia:M249 light machine gun|Belgian M249]] and [[wikipedia:M240 machine gun|M240 machine guns]], as well as sharing a similar design and combat role. | *This weapon shares a very similar name to the real-world [[wikipedia:M249 light machine gun|Belgian M249]] and [[wikipedia:M240 machine gun|M240 machine guns]], as well as sharing a similar design and combat role. | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:M247_1.png|The M247 GPMG in ''Halo 2''. | |||
File:M247_3.png|Forward and rear views of a portable M247 GPMG in ''[[Halo 2]]''. | File:M247_3.png|Forward and rear views of a portable M247 GPMG in ''[[Halo 2]]''. | ||
File:H2-M247GPMG.png|A turret-mounted M247 GPMG. | File:H2-M247GPMG.png|A turret-mounted M247 GPMG. | ||
Revision as of 19:08, July 8, 2015
The M247 General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG), formally known as the Machine Gun, Caliber 7.62 mm, M247, is a machine gun used extensively by the United Nations Space Command Defense Force. It is a scaled-down version of the more widely utilized M247H Heavy Machine Gun.[1]
Overview
The M247 GPMG is chambered for the ubiquitous M118 7.62x51mm FMJ AP cartridge, unlike the M247H, which uses the 12.7mm high velocity cartridge.[1] The M247 is typically utilized as a mobile squad automatic weapon and is fed via a belt box on the right sight of the gun. The operator usually deploys the weapon on a bipod, though it can be fired from the hip.[2] The weapon's mobility allows personnel to quickly establish defensive perimeters or to provide suppressing fire.[3][4]
Although it is usually used as a mobile support weapon, the M247 GPMG is often permanently turret-mounted and bolted to the ground, with a large slab of armor protecting the operator. In this configuration, the weapon is fed by a drum magazine, which is considerably larger than the standard box magazine. The M247 GPMG is also commonly mounted in the troop bays of D77-TC Pelicans, which allows the dropship's crew chief to provide suppressing fire for embarking and disembarking troops; many Pelican-mounted M247s are equipped with an underslung drum magazine to complement the belt feed.[4][5]
Trivia
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- This weapon shares a very similar name to the real-world Belgian M249 and M240 machine guns, as well as sharing a similar design and combat role.
- In the Halo 3 Multiplayer Beta, the packaging of the M247 can be found in the map High Ground, though the weapon does not appear in the game.
Gallery
The M247 GPMG in Halo 2.
Forward and rear views of a portable M247 GPMG in Halo 2.
A turret-mounted M247 GPMG.
Views of a turret-mounted M247 GPMG.
A Marine using the portable version of the M247 GPMG.
A Marine carrying a portable M247 GPMG.
A Marine door gunner operating an M247 GMPG mounted on the rear hatch of a Pelican.
A Spartan using an M247 GPMG on the multiplayer map Waterworks.
Sergeant Johnson arms an M247 mounted into the bay of a Pelican.
HUD of the M247 in Halo 2 Anniversary campaign.
A M247 with a M247H.
HUD of the M247 in Halo 2 Anniversary multiplayer.
A Sangheili firing a M247 on Skyward.
List of appearances
- Halo 2 (First appearance)
- Halo Wars
- Halo 2 Anniversary
Sources
- ^ a b Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 115
- ^ Photobucket.com: Red Raptor's album - M247 SAW
- ^ Halo 2, campaign level Outskirts
- ^ a b Halo 2, campaign level Metropolis
- ^ Halo 2, campaign level Delta Halo
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