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|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/chaingun '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Chaingun'']</ref> | |manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/chaingun '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Chaingun'']</ref> | ||
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|type=Heavy machine gun<ref name="universe"/><ref group="note">The in-game description states the weapon is an autocannon, though this conflicts with its Halo Waypoint universe page which claims it is a machine gun chambered in 12.7x99mm, a round not large enough to classify it as an autocannon.</ref> | |type=Heavy machine gun<ref name="universe"/><ref group="note">The in-game description states the weapon is an autocannon, though this conflicts with its ''Halo Waypoint'' universe page which claims it is a machine gun chambered in 12.7x99mm, a round not large enough to classify it as an autocannon.</ref> | ||
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The '''M343A2 Minigun''' | The '''M343A2 Minigun''' is a heavy machine gun in use by the [[United Nations Space Command]] after the [[Human-Covenant War]]. It is a successor to the [[M41 Vulcan|M41]] and [[M46 machine gun|M46]] machine guns, with which it shares the erroneous "'''chaingun'''" moniker.<ref name="universe"/><ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref> | ||
==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
The M343A2 is an electrically driven, five-barreled Gatling-style machine gun that is compatible with all standard UNSC heavy weapon mounts. The M343A2 is often installed on a pneumatic full-rotation turret as the primary armament of the [[M12 Warthog|M12B Warthog]], and is also available in a semi-portable tripod configuration for site defense.<ref name="universe"/> The latter configuration has a much shorter barrel assembly. | |||
The M343A2's lethality is comparable to that of its predecessors. Barrel wear is considerably diminished in comparison, though the weapon will overheat after periods of sustained fire. Although the M343A2 is designed to use the latest polymer-cased and energetic propellant rounds, UNSC units have been ordered to deplete existing stocks of older ammunition before transitioning to newer cartridges.<ref name="universe"/> As opposed to its predecessors, the M343A2 ejects its spent casings from the left side. | |||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
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==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
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Carrying the turret decreases the player's speed and maneuverability. | Carrying the turret decreases the player's speed and maneuverability. | ||
== | ==Production note== | ||
The weapon's designation is an obvious reference to [[343 Industries]]. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H5G-Chaingun.png| | File:H5G-Chaingun.png|An M343A2 detached from its mount | ||
File:H5G-Roadtrip.jpg|[[Olympia Vale]] manning the turret on an M12 Warthog | File:H5G-Roadtrip.jpg|[[Olympia Vale]] manning the turret on an M12 Warthog on [[Meridian]] | ||
File:Buck firing Chaingun.jpg|[[Edward Buck]] firing a portable version of the turret | File:Buck firing Chaingun.jpg|[[Edward Buck]] firing a portable version of the turret | ||
File:REQ Card - Chaingun Turret ONI.png|The ONI | File:REQ Card - Chaingun Turret ONI.png|The ONI variant of the weapon | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}} | ||
== | ==Note== | ||
<references group="note"/> | <references group="note"/> | ||
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The M343A2 Minigun is a heavy machine gun in use by the United Nations Space Command after the Human-Covenant War. It is a successor to the M41 and M46 machine guns, with which it shares the erroneous "chaingun" moniker.[1][2]
Specifications
The M343A2 is an electrically driven, five-barreled Gatling-style machine gun that is compatible with all standard UNSC heavy weapon mounts. The M343A2 is often installed on a pneumatic full-rotation turret as the primary armament of the M12B Warthog, and is also available in a semi-portable tripod configuration for site defense.[1] The latter configuration has a much shorter barrel assembly.
The M343A2's lethality is comparable to that of its predecessors. Barrel wear is considerably diminished in comparison, though the weapon will overheat after periods of sustained fire. Although the M343A2 is designed to use the latest polymer-cased and energetic propellant rounds, UNSC units have been ordered to deplete existing stocks of older ammunition before transitioning to newer cartridges.[1] As opposed to its predecessors, the M343A2 ejects its spent casings from the left side.
Variants
- ONI Chaingun Turret: A variant used by the Office of Naval Intelligence. Fires explosive rounds with increased damage and does not overheat.
Gameplay
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Carrying the turret decreases the player's speed and maneuverability.
Production note
The weapon's designation is an obvious reference to 343 Industries.
Gallery
An M343A2 detached from its mount
Olympia Vale manning the turret on an M12 Warthog on Meridian
Edward Buck firing a portable version of the turret
The ONI variant of the weapon
List of appearances
- Halo 5: Guardians (First appearance)
Note
- ^ The in-game description states the weapon is an autocannon, though this conflicts with its Halo Waypoint universe page which claims it is a machine gun chambered in 12.7x99mm, a round not large enough to classify it as an autocannon.
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