Autocannon/5
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| Autocannon/5 | |
| Production information | |
| Type | Ballistic (Direct Fire) |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Year Availability | c. 2250 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Heat | 1 |
| Damage | 5 |
| Minimum Range | 3 |
| Short Range | 1-6 |
| Medium Range | 7-12 |
| Long Range | 13-18 |
| Tons | 8 |
| Critical Slots | 4 |
| Ammo Per Ton | 20 |
| Cost (unloaded) | 125,000 |
| Ammo Cost (per ton) | 4,500 |
| BV (1.0) | 70 |
| BV (2.0) | 70 |
The Autocannon is a direct-fire ballistic weapon, firing HEAP (High-Explosive Armor-Piercing) rounds at targets either singly or in bursts.
Different manufacturers and models of autocannons have different calibers (25mm-203mm) and rates of fire. Due to this, autocannons are grouped into generic "classes" of autocannons with common damage ratings, with Autocannon/5s usually having a long range with a small to moderate damage level.
An example of the rating system: the Crusher Super Heavy Cannon is a 150mm weapon firing ten shells per "shot", while the Chemjet Gun is a 185mm weapon firing much slower, but causing higher damage. Despite their differences, both are classified as Autocannon/20s due to their damage output.
[edit] Models
The Autocannon/5 is manufactured on the following planets:
| Brand | Planet | Company |
|---|---|---|
| Armstrong J11 | Al Na'ir | Scarborough Manufacturers |
| Armstrong J11 | Scarborough | Scarborough Limited |
| Armstrong J11 | Ramora | United Outworlders Corporation |
| Deleon 5 | Kalidasa | Quikscell Company |
| GM Whirlwind | Kathil | General Motors |
| GM Whirlwind | Arc-Royal | TharHes Industries |
| Mydron C | Bithinia | Bithinian Ballistics |
| Pontiac Light | Sterope | Sterope Defense Industries |
