Autocannon/10
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
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]
While not quite as deadly as an AC/20 when it comes down to raw damage, the AC/10 is potentially extremely dangerous to face when fighting against a pilot with good aim. The AC/10 is capable of stripping all the armor off the head of a 'Mech in a single shot, assuming the armor is standard armor. The AC/10 is also the first Autocannon without a minimum range bracket, making it very useful for Brawler and Juggernaut 'Mechs.
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.
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 |
Armstrong Industries | Clint prototype | [6] |
Federated Autoloader/10-B
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Unknown | Federated Industries | T-12 Tiger Medium Tank | [7] |
Luxor D-Series
The Luxor is known for having ammunition feed issues.
Fires 80mm shells[8]
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
New Avalon | Corean Enterprises | Centurion |
Mydron Model B
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Gulkana | Yeffters Weapons Factory | Blade | [9] |
Pontiac 50
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Sterope | Sterope Defense Industries | ??? | [citation needed] |
SarLon MaxiCannon
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Betelgeuse/Terra New Samarkand |
Aldis Industries New Samarkand Metals |
??? | [citation needed] |
Western Heavy
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
New Vandenberg | New Samarkand Metals/Vandenberg MilTech | TLS-1B Talos | [10] |
Brand | Planet | Company | Used by | References |
---|---|---|---|---|
Ceres Arms Model T | Menke | Ceres Metals Industries | ??? | [citation needed] |
Defiance Killer Type T | Hesperus II | Defiance Industries | ??? | [citation needed] |
Federated Autocannon | Novaya Zemlya | Federated Industries | ??? | [citation needed] |
Imperator-B | Various | Imperator Automatic Weaponry Kallon Industries |
??? | [citation needed] |
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
- ↑ Historical: Reunification War, p. 211, "T-12 Tiger Medium Tank"
- ↑ Ghost of Winter, c. 1
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 97
- ↑ Historical: Reunification War, p. 207-208, "TLS-1B Talos"