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{{Era|HCW}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Weapon Infobox
{{Weapon infobox
|image=[[File:XM510.jpg|300px]]
|name=XM510 Multishot Grenade Launcher
|name=XM510 Multishot Grenade Launcher
|image=[[File:HW XM510 1.png|300px]]
|manufacturer=
|manufacturer=
|model=
|series=
|type=[[Grenade launcher]]
|type=[[Grenade launcher]]{{Ref/Reuse|Halo Wars OSG}}
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|variant=
|damage per hit=
|service=[[Human-Covenant War]]{{Ref/Reuse|HW1}}
|feed=6 high-explosive grenades
|length=
|width=
|height=
|weight=
|ammotype=High explosive grenades
|ammotype=High explosive grenades
|capacity=
|feed=[[Wikipedia:Revolver (firearms)|Revolving]], [[Wikipedia:Cylinder (firearms)#Swing out cylinder|swing out cylinder]]{{Ref/Reuse|HW1}}
|operation=
|operation=
|rate=[[Wikipedia:Semi automatic|Semi-automatic]]
|rate=
|velocity=
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|accuracy=
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|service=[[Human-Covenant War]]
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|affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]]
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The '''XM510 Multishot Grenade Launcher''' was a shoulder-fired, semi-automatic [[grenade launcher]] used by the [[UNSC Marine Corps]] during the [[Human-Covenant War]]. <ref name="Halo Wars OSG">'''[[Halo Wars: Official Strategy Guide]]''', ''page 35''</ref> The XM510 saw use throughout the early years of the conflict in the [[Outer Colonies]].  
The '''XM510 Multishot Grenade Launcher''' is a semi-automatic [[grenade launcher]] used by the [[United Nations Space Command]] armed forces.{{Ref/Book|Id=Halo Wars OSG|Halo Wars: Official Strategy Guide|Page=35}}
 
==Overview==
===Design details===
The XM510 is a shoulder-fired, semi-automatic grenade launcher. The weapon features a revolving swing out cylinder, from which grenades can be loaded. The weapon is additionally equipped with a [[telescopic sight]] and a foregrip.{{Ref/Game|Id=HW1|HW|XM510 in-game model}}
 
==Operational history==
The XM510 was employed by [[UNSC Marine Corps]] forces during the [[Massacre of the Outer Colonies|early years]] of the [[Human-Covenant War]]. In [[2531]], Marine forces attached to {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} deployed with the weapon in the [[Harvest campaign]], [[Battle for Arcadia]] and [[Battle of Trove]].{{Ref/Reuse|HW1}} Marines armed with the XM510 were regularly employed as passengers in [[Warthog]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|Halo Wars OSG}}
 
==Gameplay==
===''Halo Wars''===
The XM510 appears in ''[[Halo Wars]]'', as the second upgrade available for the Warthog. When unlocked, the Grenadier upgrade adds a single Marine armed with an XM510 to the vehicle's passenger seat, boosting offensive power slightly.
 
==Production notes==
The XM510's design is based directly off of the [[Wikipedia:South Africa|South African]]-built [[Wikipedia:Milkor MGL|Milkor MGL Mk.1]] and the later M32 MGL variant used by the [[Wikipedia:United States Marine Corps|United States Marine Corps]].


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*A Grenadier upgrade for the [[M12 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle|Warthog]] in ''[[Halo Wars]]'' adds a Marine equipped with an XM510 in the passenger seat. This enhancement improves the attack strength of the vehicle. <ref name="Halo Wars OSG"/>
The ''[[Halo Wars: Official Strategy Guide|Official Strategy Guide]]'' for ''Halo Wars'' mistakenly refers to the "[[XM511 Heavy Grenade Launcher]]" as the "XM510" in a caption describing the weapon mounted on the [[M9 Wolverine]].{{Ref/Book|Halo Wars: Official Strategy Guide|Page=44}}
*The ''[[Halo Wars: Official Strategy Guide|Official Strategy Guide]]'' for the game mistakenly refers to the "[[XM511 Heavy Grenade Launcher]]" as the "XM510" in a caption describing the weapon mounted on the [[M9 Main Anti-Air Tank|M9 Wolverine tank]]. <ref>'''[[Halo Wars: Official Strategy Guide]]''', ''page 44''</ref>
 
*The XM510's design is based directly off of the [[Wikipedia:South Africa|South African]]-built [[Wikipedia:Milkor MGL|Milkor MGL Mk.1]] and the later M32 MGL variant used by the [[Wikipedia:United States Marine Corps|United States Marine Corps]]. The vertical foregrip has similarities to the [[United Kingdom|British]]-designed [[Wikipedia:ARWEN 37|ARWEN 37]] non-lethal riot control device.
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:HW XM510 2.png
File:HW Grenade Launcher 3.jpg|The XM510 in-game
File:HW grenade Launcher 2.jpg
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
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==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}


{{UNSC support weapons}}
{{UNSC support weapons}}
[[Category:Grenade launchers]]
[[Category:Grenade launchers]]

Revision as of 18:51, August 28, 2023

XM510 Multishot Grenade Launcher
HW XM510 1.png
Production overview

Type:

Grenade launcher[1]

Specifications

Ammunition type:

High explosive grenades

Feed system:

Revolving, swing out cylinder[2]

Service history

In service:

Human-Covenant War[2]

 

The XM510 Multishot Grenade Launcher is a semi-automatic grenade launcher used by the United Nations Space Command armed forces.[1]

Overview

Design details

The XM510 is a shoulder-fired, semi-automatic grenade launcher. The weapon features a revolving swing out cylinder, from which grenades can be loaded. The weapon is additionally equipped with a telescopic sight and a foregrip.[2]

Operational history

The XM510 was employed by UNSC Marine Corps forces during the early years of the Human-Covenant War. In 2531, Marine forces attached to UNSC Spirit of Fire deployed with the weapon in the Harvest campaign, Battle for Arcadia and Battle of Trove.[2] Marines armed with the XM510 were regularly employed as passengers in Warthogs.[1]

Gameplay

Halo Wars

The XM510 appears in Halo Wars, as the second upgrade available for the Warthog. When unlocked, the Grenadier upgrade adds a single Marine armed with an XM510 to the vehicle's passenger seat, boosting offensive power slightly.

Production notes

The XM510's design is based directly off of the South African-built Milkor MGL Mk.1 and the later M32 MGL variant used by the United States Marine Corps.

Trivia

The Official Strategy Guide for Halo Wars mistakenly refers to the "XM511 Heavy Grenade Launcher" as the "XM510" in a caption describing the weapon mounted on the M9 Wolverine.[3]

Gallery

  • HW XM510 2.png
  • The XM510 in-game

    The XM510 in-game

  • HW grenade Launcher 2.jpg

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c Halo Wars: Official Strategy Guide, page 35
  2. ^ a b c d Halo Wars, XM510 in-game model
  3. ^ Halo Wars: Official Strategy Guide, page 44

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