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==Specifications==
==Specifications==
===Design details===
===Design details===
Aesthetically, the M97 GMWS is near-identical to the [[M95 Lance|M95 missile battery]], albeit larger and lacking the large base unit common to both the M95 GMWS and the [[M71 Anti-Aircraft Gun]]. It is also functionally similar, holding six high-explosive, self-guided missiles, firing in salvos and using a superficially similar firing turret launcher head; however, unlike the solely terrestrial M95, the M97 GMWS is optimized for operation in both atmospheric and exoatmospheric conditions. It is often installed atop turrets for defensive capability against enemy craft on the exterior hulls of [[space station]]s, [[space elevator]] terminus platforms and [[refit station]]s as well as larger [[capital ship]]s, being the most popular type of weapon to be utilized in this role.<ref name="h4evg"/>
Aesthetically, the M97 GMWS is near-identical to the [[M95 Lance|M95 missile battery]], albeit larger and lacking the large base unit common to both the M95 GMWS and the [[M71 Anti-Aircraft Gun]]. It is also functionally similar, holding six high-explosive, self-guided missiles, firing in salvos and using a superficially similar firing turret launcher head; however, unlike the solely terrestrial M95, the M97 GMWS is optimized for operation in both atmospheric and exoatmospheric conditions. It is often installed atop turrets for defensive capability against enemy craft on the exterior hulls of [[space station]]s, [[space elevator]] terminus platforms and [[refit station]]s as well as larger [[capital ship]]s, being the most popular type of weapon to be utilized in this role.{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}}


==Operational history==
==Operational history==

Revision as of 11:02, April 15, 2021

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M97 Guided Missile Weapon System
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Production overview

Manufacturer:

Misriah Armory

Type:

Anti-ship missile launcher

Specifications

Dimensions:

6.5 meters (21.2 ft)[1]

Width:

5.3 meters (17.4 ft)[1]

Height:

5.5 meters (18.0 ft)[1]

Ammunition type:

M4510 85mm ASGM-7[1]

Feed system:

Varies

Rate of fire:

Salvo

Service history

In service:

Post-Covenant War conflicts

 

The M97 Lance Guided Missile Weapon System is a long-range anti-air/anti-spacecraft missile battery used by the UNSC.[1]

Specifications

Design details

Aesthetically, the M97 GMWS is near-identical to the M95 missile battery, albeit larger and lacking the large base unit common to both the M95 GMWS and the M71 Anti-Aircraft Gun. It is also functionally similar, holding six high-explosive, self-guided missiles, firing in salvos and using a superficially similar firing turret launcher head; however, unlike the solely terrestrial M95, the M97 GMWS is optimized for operation in both atmospheric and exoatmospheric conditions. It is often installed atop turrets for defensive capability against enemy craft on the exterior hulls of space stations, space elevator terminus platforms and refit stations as well as larger capital ships, being the most popular type of weapon to be utilized in this role.[1]

Operational history

The UNSC Infinity had several M97 missile batteries mounted on its dorsal surface. After the ship crash landed inside the shield world Requiem in July 2557, John-117 had to reactivate the batteries to help repel Covenant forces.[2] When the Infinity came back to Requiem in 2558, some of the M97 missile batteries were deployed on a select few UNSC bases on Requiem's inner surface, such as Galileo Base.[3]

Gallery

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d e f Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 77
  2. ^ Halo 4 campaign level Infinity
  3. ^ Spartan Ops, S1E4 Didact's Hand