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The '''M46 Light Anti-Aircraft Gun''', nicknamed the "'''Vulcan'''",<ref name="H4VG"/><ref>[http://www.halopedia.org/images/1/11/Halo4_warthog.jpg This Image]</ref> is a [[UNSC]] vehicle-mounted rotary machine gun. The successor to the [[M41 Vulcan]], the M46 is used as the primary armament on the post-Human-Covenant War [[M12 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle]].
The '''M46 Light Anti-Aircraft Gun''', nicknamed the "'''Vulcan'''",<ref name="H4VG"/><ref>[http://www.halopedia.org/images/1/11/Halo4_warthog.jpg This Image]</ref> is a [[UNSC]] vehicle-mounted rotary machine gun. The successor to the [[M41 Vulcan]], the M46 is used as the primary armament on the [[M12 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle]] before the introduction of the [[M343A2 chaingun]].<ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref>


==Design details==
==Design details==
The M46 LAAG maintains most of the M41 LAAG profile; it is a triple-barreled, electric-powered, linkless, belt-fed weapon. Two major improvements over the M41 are the replacement of the cooling system and a larger gas chamber.{{citation needed}}<ref name="O+A">[http://halo.xbox.com/halo4#!an-epic-universe/ordnance-armor/cbbca9b3-5108-41aa-aa21-9b523de68266 '''Halo 4 Official Site:''' ''ORDNANCE + ARMOR'']</ref>
The M46 LAAG maintains most of the M41 LAAG profile; it is a triple-barreled, electric-powered, linkless, belt-fed weapon. Two major improvements over the M41 are the replacement of the cooling system and a larger gas chamber.<ref name="O+A">[http://halo.xbox.com/halo4#!an-epic-universe/ordnance-armor/cbbca9b3-5108-41aa-aa21-9b523de68266 '''Halo 4 Official Site:''' ''ORDNANCE + ARMOR'']</ref> The M46 had entered service by February, [[2531]].<ref name="HW2">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]'''</ref>


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
===Advantages===
===Advantages===
In the multiplayer, the LAAG can be a powerful weapon, as it has both anti-personnel and light anti-armor capabilities. Its fast rate of fire allows it to focus down targets with relative ease, and it is reasonably accurate if used correctly. As its name suggests it is absolutely deadly to Banshees and the fact that a Warthog with one usually spawns on any map with a Banshee makes them a constant threat.
In the multiplayer, the LAAG can be a powerful weapon, as it has both anti-personnel and light anti-armor capabilities. Its fast rate of fire allows it to focus down targets with relative ease, and it is reasonably accurate if used correctly. As its name suggests it is absolutely deadly to Banshees and the fact that a Warthog with one usually spawns on any map with a Banshee makes them a constant threat.<ref name="H4">'''[[Halo 4]]'''</ref>


===Disadvantages===
===Disadvantages===
Some disadvantages to operating the LAAG turret are; the lack of protection to the operator, which makes sniping an effective way to counter them, as well as the weapon's tendency to overheat, which can temporarily render it useless. The lack of accuracy at long distances can also be a significant problem. As with the M41 LAAG from previous games (notibly Halo: Reach, where the mechanic was first implemented), the weapon's tendency to overheat is an overt gameplay mechanic. Gatling weapons are designed to distribute heat evenly among their multiple barrels; indeed, this is the very reason they have multiple barrels, as the long period between when each fires ensures that none receive more than a small heat increase.
Some disadvantages to operating the LAAG turret are; the lack of protection to the operator, which makes sniping an effective way to counter them, as well as the weapon's tendency to overheat, which can temporarily render it useless. The lack of accuracy at long distances can also be a significant problem. As with the M41 LAAG from previous games (notably ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', where the mechanic was first implemented), the weapon's tendency to overheat is an overt gameplay mechanic. Gatling weapons are designed to distribute heat evenly among their multiple barrels; indeed, this is the very reason they have multiple barrels, as the long period between when each fires ensures that none receive more than a small heat increase. The gun does not overheat in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' however.<ref name="H2A">'''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'''</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:H2A-ODSTsWarthog.png|An ODST manning a M46 LAAG on [[Installation 05]].
File:H2A-ODSTsWarthog.png|An ODST manning a M46 LAAG on [[Installation 05]].
File:H2AMP-M46HUD.png|HUD of the M46 LAAG in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' multiplayer.
File:H2AMP-M46HUD.png|HUD of the M46 LAAG in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' multiplayer.
File:HW2-RedTeam&M46.png|A [[Spartan-II]] part of [[Red Team]] mans a M46 Vulcan in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
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*''[[Halo Online]]''
*''[[Halo Online]]''
*''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]''
*''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]''
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==

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The M46 Light Anti-Aircraft Gun, nicknamed the "Vulcan",[1][2] is a UNSC vehicle-mounted rotary machine gun. The successor to the M41 Vulcan, the M46 is used as the primary armament on the M12 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle before the introduction of the M343A2 chaingun.[3]

Design details

The M46 LAAG maintains most of the M41 LAAG profile; it is a triple-barreled, electric-powered, linkless, belt-fed weapon. Two major improvements over the M41 are the replacement of the cooling system and a larger gas chamber.[4] The M46 had entered service by February, 2531.[5]

Gameplay

Advantages

In the multiplayer, the LAAG can be a powerful weapon, as it has both anti-personnel and light anti-armor capabilities. Its fast rate of fire allows it to focus down targets with relative ease, and it is reasonably accurate if used correctly. As its name suggests it is absolutely deadly to Banshees and the fact that a Warthog with one usually spawns on any map with a Banshee makes them a constant threat.[6]

Disadvantages

Some disadvantages to operating the LAAG turret are; the lack of protection to the operator, which makes sniping an effective way to counter them, as well as the weapon's tendency to overheat, which can temporarily render it useless. The lack of accuracy at long distances can also be a significant problem. As with the M41 LAAG from previous games (notably Halo: Reach, where the mechanic was first implemented), the weapon's tendency to overheat is an overt gameplay mechanic. Gatling weapons are designed to distribute heat evenly among their multiple barrels; indeed, this is the very reason they have multiple barrels, as the long period between when each fires ensures that none receive more than a small heat increase. The gun does not overheat in Halo 2: Anniversary however.[7]

Gallery

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named H4VG
  2. ^ This Image
  3. ^ Halo 5: Guardians
  4. ^ Halo 4 Official Site: ORDNANCE + ARMOR
  5. ^ Halo Wars 2
  6. ^ Halo 4
  7. ^ Halo 2: Anniversary

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