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The '''XM511 Heavy Grenade Launcher''' is a weapon mounted on the [[M9 | |name= | ||
|image=[[File:HW XM511.png]]<br>An XM511 mounted on a Wolverine. | |||
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|ammotype=60mm high-explosive grenades{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=142}} | |||
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|feed=Belt-fed | |||
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The '''XM511 Heavy Grenade Launcher''' is a 60mm [[grenade launcher]] used by the [[United Nations Space Command]]. The weapon is most commonly used mounted on the dorsal surface of the [[M9 Wolverine]], complementing the vehicle's primary [[M260 Multiple Launch Rocket System]]. The XM511 offers potent firepower against infantry and light vehicles, though the Wolverine still requires combined arms support for defense against heavier targets.{{Ref/Book|EVG|Page=205}}{{Ref/Site|Id=Waypoint|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/en-us#/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/wolverine/332c3508-0772-4c65-9621-7e1fc597cb45?filter=all|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=M9 Wolverine MAAT|D=23|M=03|Y=2011|LocalArchive=Archive:Halo Waypoint/2009 to 2014/Universe/Vehicles#Wolverine}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc09|Enc09|Page=239}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc11|Enc11|Page=239}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Guide|Halo Wars: Official Strategy Guide|Page=44}}{{Ref/Site|Id=HWCS|URL=http://www.halowars.com/GameInfo/vehicledepot.aspx#Wolverine|Site=Official Halo Wars Community Site|Page=Wolverine|D=28|M=02|Y=2011|LocalArchive=Archive:Halowars.com/UNSC#Wolverine}} | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:HW_Wolverine_Concept_2.png|Concept art for the Wolverine, showing a radically different design for the XM511 grenade launcher. | |||
File:HW-Concept-M9WolverineMAAT-02.png|An earlier variant of the Wolverine model from ''Halo Wars''{{'}} development, showcasing some views of the earlier XM511 iteration alongside two such weapons mounted on the vehicle. | |||
File:HW_Wolverine_Concept_1.jpg|A near-final look at the ''Halo Wars'' model, showcasing the full XM511 assembly. | |||
File:HW_WolverineGL.png|Close up of the XM511 Heavy Grenade Launcher in ''Halo Wars''. | |||
File:HW2_Wolverine_Concept.jpg|Concept art for the ''Halo Wars 2'' iteration of the Wolverine, with a radically redesigned XM511. | |||
</gallery> | |||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Halo Wars]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Halo Wars]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
{{Ref/Sources}} | {{Ref/Sources}} | ||
{{Clear}} | {{Clear}} | ||
{{UNSC heavy weapons}} | {{UNSC heavy weapons}} | ||
[[Category:Grenade launchers]] | [[Category:Grenade launchers]] | ||
[[Category:UNSC ground weapons]] | [[Category:UNSC ground weapons]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:44, December 21, 2023
| XM511 Heavy Grenade Launcher | |
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 An XM511 mounted on a Wolverine. | |
| Production overview | |
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Type: |
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| Specifications | |
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Ammunition type: |
60mm high-explosive grenades[1] |
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Feed system: |
Belt-fed |
| Service history | |
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In service: |
Insurrection-present[1] |
The XM511 Heavy Grenade Launcher is a 60mm grenade launcher used by the United Nations Space Command. The weapon is most commonly used mounted on the dorsal surface of the M9 Wolverine, complementing the vehicle's primary M260 Multiple Launch Rocket System. The XM511 offers potent firepower against infantry and light vehicles, though the Wolverine still requires combined arms support for defense against heavier targets.[2][3][4][5][6][7]
Gallery[edit]
Concept art for the Wolverine, showing a radically different design for the XM511 grenade launcher.
An earlier variant of the Wolverine model from Halo Wars' development, showcasing some views of the earlier XM511 iteration alongside two such weapons mounted on the vehicle.
A near-final look at the Halo Wars model, showcasing the full XM511 assembly.
Close up of the XM511 Heavy Grenade Launcher in Halo Wars.
Concept art for the Halo Wars 2 iteration of the Wolverine, with a radically redesigned XM511.
List of appearances[edit]
- Halo Wars (First appearance)
- Halo Wars 2
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 142
- ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 205
- ^ Halo Waypoint, M9 Wolverine MAAT (Retrieved on Mar 23, 2011) [local archive] [external archive]
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), page 239
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 239
- ^ Halo Wars: Official Strategy Guide, page 44
- ^ Official Halo Wars Community Site, Wolverine (Retrieved on Feb 28, 2011) [local archive] [external archive]
