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|image=[[Image:MA5K.JPG|250px]]
|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]
|series=[[MA5 series]]
|type=[[Carbine]]
|cost=
|variant=
|hideb=yes
|service=[[Human-Covenant War]]
|affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]]
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|ammotype=[[M118 Full Metal Jacket Armor-Piercing|M118 7.62×51mm Full Metal Jacket Armor-Piercing]]
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|operation=[[wikipedia:Gas-operated reloading|Gas-operated, rotating bolt
|rate= Select fire,
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The '''MA5K carbine''' is a firearm used almost exclusively by [[United Nations Space Command]] [[UNSC Special Forces|special operations forces]], notably the [[SPARTAN-III program|Spartan-III supersoldiers]]. It is part of [[Misriah Armory]]'s [[MA5 series]].<ref name="Waypoint"/>
The '''MA5K carbine''' is a firearm used almost exclusively by [[United Nations Space Command]] [[UNSC Special Forces|special operations forces]], notably the [[SPARTAN-III program|Spartan-III supersoldiers]]. It is part of [[Misriah Armory]]'s [[MA5 series]].<ref name="Waypoint"/>

Revision as of 22:15, January 14, 2020


The MA5K carbine is a firearm used almost exclusively by United Nations Space Command special operations forces, notably the Spartan-III supersoldiers. It is part of Misriah Armory's MA5 series.[1]

Overview

The MA5K is a cut-down version of the standard MA5B assault rifle.[2] It is fully automatic and receives a thirty-round magazine of 7.62×51mm FMJ-AP ammunition.[1] The most conspicuous difference between the MA5K and other MA5 models is the replacement of the distinctive electronics housing with a removable carrying handle similar to that of the BR55 battle rifle. The handle probably integrates a digital ammunition counter like the BR55 and other MA5 models.

Operational History

MA5Ks were used by the SPARTAN-IIIs from 2531 to 2552, especially during the Onyx Conflict.[2]

Trivia

The 'K' in this weapon's designation follows the tradition of 20th and 21st German weapons including the letter in their designations. 'K' stands for kurz, German for short.

Gallery

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Waypoint
  2. ^ a b Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, Chapter 20