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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
===Design details=== | ===Design details=== | ||
These autocannons use electromagnetic asynchronous linear-induction motor (ALIM) technology to fire hyperdense projectiles at velocities unmatched by chemical energy-based weaponry.{{Ref/Reuse|wf17}} In UNSC service, such weapons are usually given the designation of '''ASW/AC''' - or | These autocannons use electromagnetic asynchronous linear-induction motor (ALIM) technology to fire hyperdense projectiles at velocities unmatched by chemical energy-based weaponry.{{Ref/Reuse|wf17}} In UNSC service, such weapons are usually given the designation of '''ASW/AC''' - or Anti-Ship Weapon/Autocannon.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22Glossary}} | ||
Numerous starfighters in service with the [[UNSC]] are equipped with machine-linked autocannons. These include exoatmospheric craft like [[GA-TL1 Longsword]]s, [[FSS-1000 Sabre]]s, [[F-41 Broadsword]]s, and even suborbital bombers like the [[B-65 Shortsword]]. Several models of the autocannon exist, while the calibre of the rounds ranging from 30mm to 50mm. The autocannons are very effective in engaging hostile spacecraft, such as [[Phantom]]s and [[Type-31 Seraph]]s.{{Ref/Book|Id=HRmanual|Halo: Reach manual|Page=8}} | Numerous starfighters in service with the [[UNSC]] are equipped with machine-linked autocannons. These include exoatmospheric craft like [[GA-TL1 Longsword]]s, [[FSS-1000 Sabre]]s, [[F-41 Broadsword]]s, and even suborbital bombers like the [[B-65 Shortsword]]. Several models of the autocannon exist, while the calibre of the rounds ranging from 30mm to 50mm. The autocannons are very effective in engaging hostile spacecraft, such as [[Phantom]]s and [[Type-31 Seraph]]s.{{Ref/Book|Id=HRmanual|Halo: Reach manual|Page=8}} | ||
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==Models== | ==Models== | ||
===M9109 ASW/AC 50mm=== | ===M9109 ASW/AC 50mm=== | ||
The [[GA-TL1 Longsword]] fighter | The various iterations of the [[GA-TL1 Longsword]] fighter are equipped with M9109 coilguns that fire 50mm projectiles at such speeds that they immediately begin to burn up from air friction when fired within an atmosphere.{{Ref/Reuse|wf17}} They are often used in an air-to-surface combat capacity during tactical strikes. The Longsword's autocannons are very effective against [[Covenant]] [[Type-31 Seraph]].{{Ref/Reuse|HRmanual}}{{Ref/Book|EVG|Page=112}} The [[C712 Longsword|C712]] model includes eight M9019s,{{Ref/Reuse|wf17}} while the [[C718 Longsword]] includes four.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=160}} | ||
===M8545 ASW/AC 40mm=== | ===M8545 ASW/AC 40mm=== | ||