M448 Echidna Joint Strike 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 uses a 30mm gun, firing a mixture of high explosive and armour piercing rounds, making it a threat to both infantry and light armour. It can switch between two magazines, and fire fast enough to pulverise most targets. It has a very high traverse, making it a threat against aerial targets as well. It has a co-axial M247B2 GPMG, firing 7.62mm rounds.
The Echidna is used to augment lighter patrol vehicles, providing increased lethal force during ambushes, allowing it to cut enemy forces to pieces. 
Category:UNSC Vehicles