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[[File:HR PillarOfAutumn SentryCannon.png|300px|thumb|A Mark 33 Spitfire mounted atop {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}}.]] | |||
The '''Spitfire naval coilgun battery''' is a ship-to-ship | The '''Spitfire naval coilgun battery''' is a ship-to-ship [[naval autocannon]] utilised by the [[UNSC starship|heavy warships]] of the [[UNSC Navy]] during and after the [[Human-Covenant War]]. | ||
== Models == | == Models == | ||
=== Mark 33 Spitfire === | === Mark 33 Spitfire === | ||
The Mark 33 Spitfire is armed with two rapid-fire naval coilguns for offense. | The Mark 33 Spitfire is armed with two rapid-fire naval coilguns for offense.{{Ref/Book|Id=WFAutumn|HWF|Page=24-25}} | ||
;Cruisers | |||
*{{Class|Halcyon|light cruiser}} - 4x Mark 33 Spitfire turrets{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22Cruisers|Enc22|Page=118-119}} | |||
**{{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} refit - 8x Mark 33 Spitfire turrets{{Ref/Reuse|WFAutumn}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22Cruisers}} | |||
;Destroyers | |||
*{{Class|Diligence|light destroyer}} - 1x Mark 33 Spitfire turret{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=124}} | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:HR POA Mark 33 Spitfire.png|A Mark 33 Spitfire on the ''Pillar of Autumn''. | |||
File:HW Mark 33 Spitfire.png|A Mark 33 Spitfire naval coilgun battery on the ''Pillar of Autumn''. | File:HW Mark 33 Spitfire.png|A Mark 33 Spitfire naval coilgun battery on the ''Pillar of Autumn''. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
=== Mark 40 Spitfire === | === Mark 40 Spitfire === | ||
The Mark 40 Spitfire is a refinement of the older Mark 33, featuring a higher muzzle velocity, improved tracking speed, and better accuracy than its predecessors. The gun mount is also several tons lighter thanks to it being armoured with a new formulation of [[Titanium-A armor]] while still maintaining the same level of protection. The {{Class|Autumn|heavy cruiser}} sports four of these coilgun batteries to complement its [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon | The Mark 40 Spitfire is a refinement of the older Mark 33, featuring a higher muzzle velocity, improved tracking speed, and better accuracy than its predecessors. The gun mount is also several tons lighter thanks to it being armoured with a new formulation of [[Titanium-A armor]] while still maintaining the same level of protection. The {{Class|Autumn|heavy cruiser}} sports four of these coilgun batteries to complement its [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]].{{Ref/Book|HWF|Page=26-27}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22Cruisers}} | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H4 2 Mark 40 Spitfire.png|2 Mark 40 Spitfire naval coilgun batteries on an ''Autumn''-class heavy cruiser. | File:H4 2 Mark 40 Spitfire.png|2 Mark 40 Spitfire naval coilgun batteries on an ''Autumn''-class heavy cruiser. | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
{{Ref/Sources}} | |||
{{UNSC heavy weapons}} | {{UNSC heavy weapons}} | ||
[[Category:Naval coilguns]] | [[Category:Naval coilguns]] | ||
[[Category:UNSC naval weapons]] | [[Category:UNSC naval weapons]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:32, September 12, 2023
A Mark 33 Spitfire mounted atop UNSC Pillar of Autumn.
The Spitfire naval coilgun battery is a ship-to-ship naval autocannon utilised by the heavy warships of the UNSC Navy during and after the Human-Covenant War.
Models[edit]
Mark 33 Spitfire[edit]
The Mark 33 Spitfire is armed with two rapid-fire naval coilguns for offense.[1]
- Cruisers
- Halcyon-class light cruiser - 4x Mark 33 Spitfire turrets[2]
- UNSC Pillar of Autumn refit - 8x Mark 33 Spitfire turrets[1][2]
- Destroyers
- Diligence-class light destroyer - 1x Mark 33 Spitfire turret[3]
A Mark 33 Spitfire on the Pillar of Autumn.
A Mark 33 Spitfire naval coilgun battery on the Pillar of Autumn.
Mark 40 Spitfire[edit]
The Mark 40 Spitfire is a refinement of the older Mark 33, featuring a higher muzzle velocity, improved tracking speed, and better accuracy than its predecessors. The gun mount is also several tons lighter thanks to it being armoured with a new formulation of Titanium-A armor while still maintaining the same level of protection. The Autumn-class heavy cruiser sports four of these coilgun batteries to complement its Magnetic Accelerator Cannon.[4][2]
2 Mark 40 Spitfire naval coilgun batteries on an Autumn-class heavy cruiser.
List of Appearances[edit]
- Halo: Reach (First appearance)
- The Commissioning
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b Halo: Warfleet, page 24-25
- ^ a b c Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 118-119
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 124
- ^ Halo: Warfleet, page 26-27
