M370 autocannon
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| M370 autocannon | |
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70mm (2.76 inch) depleted uranium round[1] |
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Fully automatic[1] | |
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The M370 autocannon, also known as the "Pelican Gun" or "Nose Gun,"[1] is an anti-personnel/anti-vehicle weapon mounted below the nose of most D77-TC Pelican dropships.[2] The weapon fires 70mm depleted uranium slugs and is sometimes twin-linked with another such weapon, doubling its firepower.[3] The gun is linked to the movements of the pilot's head, which allows for very short delays between spotting enemies and firing; the turret can rotate up to 120 degrees to wherever the pilot is looking. The turret can also be operated by a copilot, or manually by a gunner.[4] Although powerful, it is not very accurate, and troops must rely on its fully-automatic firing to make cover. In space, or other significant distances, the Pelican must rely on its speed and maneuverability for protection.[1] The weapon seemingly replaced the 40mm chain gun that was common prior to 2525.[5]
Pilots and gunners of D77-TC Pelicans equipped with M370s are able to use the Integrated Helmet and Display Sight System to allow them track targets with head movements and display weapon information on their heads-up display.[6][7]
Gallery
A close-up of the Pelican's M370 Autocannon in New Alexandria.
List of appearances
- Halo: Combat Evolved (First appearance)
- Halo: The Flood
- Halo: Ghosts of Onyx
- Halo 3
- Halo Legends
- Halo: Reach
- Halo: Fireteam Raven
- Halo Wars 2
- Halo: Shadows of Reach[8][9]
Sources
- ^ a b c d Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), UNSC Weaponry, page 320 (2011 edition)
- ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 135
- ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 40
- ^ Halo: The Flood, page 39
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 92 ("John sized up her armaments - dented and charred armor, a pair of old, out-of-date 40mm chain guns.")
- ^ Halo: Combat Evolved: Sybex Official Strategies & Secrets, page 66
- ^ Halo: the Flood, page 77
- ^ Halo: Shadows of Reach, Chapter 1
- ^ Twitter - Troy Denning
