The newest ride: Halo 3's M274 ULATV "Mongoose"

Posted Jan 11, 2007 at 10:49AM by QJ Staff Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: Bungie Studios
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M274 ULATV


Bungie.net wants you to meet the M247 ultra-light all-terrain vehicle. With comfortable seating for two Spartans.

M274 ULATV "Mongoose"
Top speed: 60 mph / 96 kph
Mpg: Between 45 and 65 (depending on load)
Power plant: 1000cc liquid-cooled, longitudinally mounted, four-stroke, hydrogen-injected ICE
Weight: 896 lbs / 406 kg

After all the anticipation, Bungie.net officially discusses the latest Halo 3 vehicle's uses and even shares some strategies. Basically the Mongoose is an "objective ferry." You use it to get to a place as fast as possible, and get the heck out of there. It's not a tank or armored carrier, but it's got its offensive uses: quick strikes, early recon, two-prong and three-prong attack and retreat maneuvers... you name it. For example:

In each base of Valhalla is a pair of Mongoose vehicles. While other vehicles spawn at the bases (currently Warthogs, Banshees and Wraiths) it is often smartest to take a Mongoose or two out into the field to establish an early foothold in the battlefield. The middle of Valhalla is an important area to control and sending Mongoose vehicles out to control the area by the downed Pelican and/or the turret across the stream from the Pelican can set the tone for the battle.



 
 
 

Comments [refresh]

by yeeeeeeeeea - 2007-01-11 08:32
» dfhagsg

They need to give MC a motorcycle similar to Kaneda's bike.



http://suzuran.tea-nifty.com/weblog/images/kaneda-thumb.jpg

by yeeeeeeeeea - 2007-01-11 08:37
» dfhagsg

oh yeah for the people who are thinking "thats not a bike, just because it looks like one from the side".... I f***in know that!! It says atv in the description.

by Max F. - 2007-01-11 08:39
» Those bikes from Akira...

Yeah. Those bikes seat two people easy. Sort of like an ATV only faster and can get to tighter spots.

by Bobby - 2007-01-11 08:57
» WOW

That red akira or whatever the ***** it is, probly some anime bull*****, that looks retarted, this is america not japan..

by . - 2007-01-11 09:21
» .

STFU! That bike would kick ass in a halo game *****.

by ! - 2007-01-11 09:31
» Gamertag: gopal892005

nice 1 "Bobby" - i f***ing hated that pice of s*** anime movie - wast of f***ing 2hrs of my life - screw every1 who recommended it 2 me

by mike - 2007-01-11 11:09
» hey bobby lol

stfu u halo hoar ***** licker

by cool - 2007-01-11 16:03
» cool but

this would be great if halo3 is designed for 8^8 combat. we need small maps if they are to continue 4^4.

by Ricky - 2007-01-11 17:14
» Bobby + douche

Yeah bobby, its not good for sales to focus more on one country than others right? It's not like Japan has ever made anything aimed toward only the Japanese.... like all the Final Fantasy games feature only Japanese characters.... DOA has only Japanese characters.... you're retarded Bobby, stick to your Kim Possible cartoon.



And to !(Unregistered) :

Yeah the movie was boring, but it had its moments and it revolutioned the cartoon industry, by its art and "complex" story telling. It was the best looking cartoon for it's time.

by K i N G - T O M O - 2007-01-11 18:11
» Nice Design

Just Another Reason To Love HALO, Also Can Someone Tell Me If The Stary Night Commercial Is Possible To Achieve On The In-Game Engine Sorry Just Wanna Know?



Cheers

by Snowspot.net - 2007-01-12 00:25
» OOOOOOO

How exciting, is everyone ready for the new halo 3 doc coming out next week? Yep, I just read on IGN, it's all about the footwear used in halo 3, specifically the sneakers masterchief wears. They are made of thick polycarbon atoms compressed tightly together, the documentary will reveal more.

by v - 2007-01-12 11:39
» lol

hahaha no way

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