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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/10'''s causing more damage than lower-caliber autocannons while retaining a moderate range.<ref name="TMp207">''TechManual'', p. 207: "Autocannons"</ref> | 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/10'''s causing more damage than lower-caliber autocannons while retaining a moderate range.<ref name="TMp207">''TechManual'', p. 207: "Autocannons"</ref> | ||
− | + | 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/20|Autocannon/20s]] due to their damage output. | |
− | + | While not quite as deadly as an [[AC/20]] when it comes down to raw damage, a class-10 autocannon is potentially extremely dangerous to face when facing a MechWarrior or crew well-versed with the gunnery to accurately employ the weapon out to its optimal range. The AC/10 is capable of stripping all the standard armor off the head of a 'Mech in a single shot, while inflicting internal damage in the same hit. The AC/10 is also the first Autocannon without a minimum range bracket, making it very useful for [[Brawler]] and [[Juggernaut (unit role)|Juggernaut]] 'Mechs, augmenting their ability to project firepower all the way from its outer range bands all the way to point blank combat. | |
== History == | == History == |
Revision as of 09:17, 27 July 2022
Autocannon/10 | |
Production information | |
Type | Ballistic (Direct Fire) |
Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
Year Availability | 2443 (TH)[1] |
Technical specifications | |
Heat | 3[2] |
Damage | 10[2] |
Minimum Range | N/A |
Short Range | 1-5[2] |
Medium Range | 6-10[2] |
Long Range | 11-15[2] |
Extreme Range | 16-20[2] |
Tons | 12[2] |
Critical Slots | 7 |
Ammo Per Ton | 10[2] |
Cost (unloaded) | 200,000 |
Ammo Cost (per ton) | 6,000 |
BV (1.0) | 124 |
BV (2.0) | 123[3] 15 (Ammo)[3] |
Contents
- 1 Description
- 2 History
- 3 Models
- 3.1 Armstrong Buster
- 3.2 Federated Autocannon
- 3.3 Federated Autoloader/10-B
- 3.4 Ceres Arms Model T
- 3.5 Defiance Blaster Type F
- 3.6 Defiance Killer Type T
- 3.7 Imperator-B
- 3.8 Imperator-X
- 3.9 KaliYama Class 10 Autocannon
- 3.10 Luxor D-Series
- 3.11 Mydron Excel
- 3.12 Mydron Model B
- 3.13 Pontiac 50
- 3.14 SarLon MaxiCannon
- 3.15 Western Heavy
- 3.16 Zeus 56 Mark IV
- 4 References
- 5 Bibliography
Description
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/10s causing more damage than lower-caliber autocannons while retaining a moderate range.[4]
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.
While not quite as deadly as an AC/20 when it comes down to raw damage, a class-10 autocannon is potentially extremely dangerous to face when facing a MechWarrior or crew well-versed with the gunnery to accurately employ the weapon out to its optimal range. The AC/10 is capable of stripping all the standard armor off the head of a 'Mech in a single shot, while inflicting internal damage in the same hit. The AC/10 is also the first Autocannon without a minimum range bracket, making it very useful for Brawler and Juggernaut 'Mechs, augmenting their ability to project firepower all the way from its outer range bands all the way to point blank combat.
History
The Terran Hegemony introduced a prototype AC/10 in 2445. It cost five times as much as a standard Autocannon/10, would jam like an Ultra Autocannon, and only carry 8 reloads per ton of ammunition.[5]
An Autocannon/10 can use special munitions to increase its effectiveness.
Models
The Autocannon/10 is manufactured on the following planets:
Armstrong Buster
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Andoran Industries Ltd. | Armstrong Industries | Clint prototype | [6] |
Federated Autocannon
An excellent large-caliber model firing in bursts of ten rounds and whose cooling jacket doubles as a protective sleeve for engaging in hand-to-hand combat. While one ton of ammunition only allows for ten bursts total, the rounds are stored in an equivalent number of big clips which are easy to eject and reload.
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
New Avalon | Achernar BattleMechs | Enforcer | [7] |
Federated Autoloader/10-B
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Torrence | Federated Industries | T-12 Tiger Medium Tank | [8] |
Ceres Arms Model T
The Model T is noted as a venerable weapon with an excellent combat record.[9][10][11]
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Menke, St. Ives | Ceres Metals Industries | Po Heavy Tank | [9][10][11] |
Defiance Blaster Type F
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Donegal | Lockheed-CBM Corporation | Typhoon | [12] |
Defiance Killer Type T
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Hesperus II | Defiance Industries | Hatchetman | [13] |
Hesperus II | Defiance Industries | Patton | [14] |
Imperator-B
Fires a 10-shot burst.[15]
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Betelgeuse | Hellespont Industrials | UrbanMech | [16] |
Loyalty | Kallon Industries | Kuan Ti | [17] |
Hesperus II | Defiance Industries | Banshee | [18] |
Tikonov | Earthwerks Incorporated | Koschei | [19] |
Imperator-X
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Andurien | Andurien AeroTech | Deathstalker | [20] |
KaliYama Class 10 Autocannon
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Kalidasa Kendall | Kali Yama Weapons Industries Incorporated | Orion | [21][22] |
Luxor D-Series
The Luxor is known for having ammunition feed issues.
Fires 80mm shells[23]
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
New Avalon | Corean Enterprises | Centurion | [24] |
Mydron Excel
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Kathil Tikonov | General Motors Ceres Metals Industries | Morningstar | [25] |
Mydron Model B
The Model B has a caliber of eighty-millimeters.[26][27]
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Gulkana | Yeffters Weapons Factory | Blade | [28] |
New Earth | Bergan Industries | Champion | [29] |
Corey | Hollis Incorporated | Highlander | [30] |
Tharkad | TharHes Industries | Bushwacker | [31] |
Panpour | Jalastar Aerospace | Meteor | [32] |
Pontiac 50
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Sterope | Sterope Defense Industries | Hatchetman | [33] |
Alphard | Marian Arms Incorporated | Gladius | [34] |
SarLon MaxiCannon
The autoloader of the SarLon MaxiCannon is also very similar to that of the much larger ChemJet Gun 185mm.[35][36]
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Talon | Earthwerks Incorporated | Cataphract | [37] |
Terra | Aldis Industries | Behemoth | [38] |
New Samarkand | New Samarkand Metals | Behemoth | [39] |
Betelgeuse | Aldis Industries | Behemoth Zhukov | [40][41] |
Western Heavy
Long praised by Taurian Concordat armor crews for its accuracy and potency, by the Reunification War the Western Heavy was considered a proven and dependable weapon.[42]
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
New Vandenberg | New Samarkand Metals/Vandenberg MilTech | Talos | [42] |
Zeus 56 Mark IV
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Dover | Wakazashi Enterprises | Slayer | [43][44] |
References
- ↑ Interstellar Operations, p. 118: "Prototype Dates For Basic Weapons Table"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Tech Manual, p. 341: "Inner Sphere Heavy Weapons And Equipment Table"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 TechManual, p. 317: "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
- ↑ TechManual, p. 207: "Autocannons"
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 4, p. 16
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3025, p. 38
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3025, p. 57
- ↑ Historical: Reunification War, p. 211: "T-12 Tiger Medium Tank"
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 McCarron's Armored Cavalry, p. 22: "Po Medium Tank"
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Technical Readout: 3058, p. 56: "Po Heavy Tank"
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, p. 100: "Po Heavy Tank"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3026 Revised, p. 102
- ↑ Handbook: House Steiner, p. 123
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3026 Revised, p. 138
- ↑ Warrior: En Garde, ch. 55
- ↑ Objectives: Capellan Confederation, p. 16
- ↑ Objectives: Free Worlds League, p. 23
- ↑ Technical Readout: Succession Wars, p. 176
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3075, p. 244
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3026 Revised, p. 100
- ↑ Handbook: House Marik, p. 115
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 152
- ↑ Ghost of Winter, ch. 1
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3025, p. 55
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3067, p. 18
- ↑ Flashpoint, ch. 5
- ↑ Trial Under Fire, ch. 1
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 97
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3025 Revised, p. 70
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3025 Revised, p. 115
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3058, p. 114
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 182
- ↑ Objectives: Periphery, p. 9
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3060 Revised, p. 20
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3058, p. 68: "Zhukov"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, p. 110: "Zhukov"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 232
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 96
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 109
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3026, p. 84
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, p. 111
- ↑ 42.0 42.1 Historical: Reunification War, pp. 207–208: "TLS-1B Talos"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3025 Revised, p. 168
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 214