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The M46 Light Anti-Aircraft Gun is a rotary machine gun used by the UNSC Defense Force. The successor to the M41 LAAG, the M46 is used as the primary armament on the post-war M12 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle. Due to the removal of the original model's cooling system, and subsequent replacement with a larger gas chamber, the weapon is significantly more powerful than its predecessor. However, it can overheat if fired continuously. Also, the increase in compounded recoil has been known to severely decrease accuracy over long distances.

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.

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, 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.

Gallery

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  A squad of SPARTAN-IVs in a Warthog with one manning the M46 LAAG.

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  The M46 LAAG being fired during a combat exercise in War Games.

List of appearances

• Halo 4 (First appearance)