M449 Hedgehog Joint Mortar Vehicle

The is an armoured transport used by the UNSC. It augments the Pangolin JPV with additional firepower, at the cost of passenger space. 
The Echidna uses the Pangolin chassis, and removes the PALADIN Weapon Station, instead replacing it with a larger remote weapon turret. This remote turret has a 60mm gun mortar, that can be used in a direct fire or artillery role, capable of destroying hardened structures, or rain artillery on enemy positions, and is capable of firing specialist ammunition including anti-tank munitions. This is fed by an autoloader that can spool ammunition from two specialist ammunition loads, and can engage in rapid fire and MRSI. It has a co-axial M247B2 GPMG, firing 7.62mm rounds, intended to provide close in support against infantry. 
The Echidna is used to augment lighter patrol vehicles, providing direct and indirect artillery fire for mobile units on the go. 
Category:UNSC Vehicles