Editing Autocannon/5

{{InfoBoxWeapon
| image = [[File:Autocannon.jpg|191px]]
| name = Autocannon/5
| Type = Ballistic (Direct Fire)
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]
| Year Availability = [[2240]] ([[Terran Alliance|TA]])<ref name="TMp207+">''TechManual'', pp. 207–208: "Autocannons"</ref>
| Heat = 1<ref name="TMp207+"/>
| Damage = 5<ref name="TMp207+"/>
| Minimum Range = 3<ref name="TMp207+"/>
| Short Range = 1-6<ref name="TMp207+"/>
| Medium Range = 7-12<ref name="TMp207+"/>
| Long Range = 13-18<ref name="TMp207+"/>
| Tons = 8<ref name="TMp207+"/>
| Critical Slots = 4
| Ammo Per Ton = 20
| Cost (unloaded) = 125,000
| Ammo Cost (per ton) = 4,500<ref name="TMp207+"/>
| BV (1.0) = 70
| BV (2.0) = 70<ref name="TMp317">''TechManual'', p. 317: "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref><br> 5 (Ammo)<ref name="TMp317"/><br> 9 (Ammo)<ref name="TMp317"/>
}}

== Description ==
The '''Autocannon''' is a direct-fire ballistic weapon, firing HEAP (''H''igh-''E''xplosive ''A''rmor-''P''iercing) 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/5''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s 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 185 mm weapon firing much slower, but causing higher damage. Despite their differences, both are classified as [[Autocannon/20|Autocannon/20s]] due to their damage output.

An Autocannon/5 can use [[:Category:Special_Munitions|special munitions]] to increase its effectiveness.

== History ==
Designed for the [[Terran Alliance]], the prototype version of this cannon was among first autocannons ever made. It first appeared in [[2240]]<ref>''Interstellar Operations'', p. 217: Additional Alternate Era Weapons and Equipment - "Prototype AC/5 introduction year noted in Table."</ref> and was designed to improve the Alliance's military arsenal cope with newer armor being introduced during the time.<ref name="TMp207+"/> Examples of the Prototype AC/5 being used was on the [[Saturn (DropShip)|''Saturn''-Class Patrol Ship]] in [[2243]].<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 2'', pp. 14, 31: "Saturn Patrol Ship"</ref>

==Models==
===Arcturan Arms Longarm Series===
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|'''Manufactured on'''
|'''Manufactured by'''
|'''Typically used in'''
|'''References'''
|----
| [[Arcturus]]
| [[Arcturan Arms]]
| [[Marsden II]]
| <ref name=ED:AoWp23>''Era Digest: Age of War'', p. 23</ref>
|----
| [[Buena]]
| [[Arcturan Arms]]
| [[Marsden II]]
| <ref name=objla6>''Objectives: Lyran Alliance'', p. 6</ref>
|----
| [[Layover]]
| [[Arcturan Arms]]
| [[Marsden II]]
| <ref name=objla14>''Objectives: Lyran Alliance'', p. 14</ref>
|----
| [[Coventry]]
| [[Coventry Defense Conglomerate]]
| [[Ymir]] (discontinued 2648)
| <ref name=TROSWp174>''Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', p. 174</ref>
|}

===Armstrong J11===
Designed by Armstrong Industries of the Free Worlds League, The 80mm Armstrong J11 autocannon is a reliable weapon with only a small chance of the weapon jamming when the barrel or receiver assembly are extremely hot.<ref name=DaTRc32<ref>''Decision at Thunder Rift'', ch. 32</ref><ref name=OEc3>''Operation Excalibur'', ch. 3</ref>
{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
|'''Manufactured on'''
|'''Manufactured by'''
|'''Typically used in'''
|'''References'''
|----
| [[Bell]]
| [[Andoran Industries Ltd.]]
| [[Clint]]
| <ref name=TRO3025p38>''Technical Readout: 3025'', p. 38</ref>
|-
| [[Al Na'ir]]
| [[Scarborough Limited]]
| [[Scimitar]]
| <ref name=TRO3039p103>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 103</ref>
|-
| [[Dunianshire]]
| [[Majesty Metals and Manufacturing]]
| [[Shadow Hawk]]
| | <ref name=OR152>''Objective Raids'', p. 152</ref>
|-
| [[Calloway VI]]
| [[Earthwerks Incorporated]]
| [[Shadow Hawk]]
| <ref name=TROSWp104>''Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', p. 104</ref>

|-
| [[Caph]]
| [[Lang Industries Incorporated]]
| [[Shadow Hawk]]
| <ref name=TRO3025p67>''Technical Readout: 3025'', p. 67</ref>
|-
| [[New Earth]]
| [[New Earth Trading Company]]
| [[Scorpion]], [[Vedette]]
| <ref name=TRO3026p60>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', p. 60</ref><ref name=OR84>''Objective Raids'', p. 84</ref>
|-
| [[Ramora]]
| [[United Outworlders Corporation]]
| [[Vedette]]
| | <ref>''Objectives: The Clans'', p. 19: Vedette listed being produced on Mitchella plant</ref>
|}

===Defiance Type J===

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|'''Manufactured on'''
|'''Manufactured by'''
|'''Typically used in'''
|'''References'''
|----
| [[Hesperus II]]
| [[Defiance Industries]]
| [[Sentinel]], [[Zeus]], [[Overlord]]
| | <ref name=TRO3026p40>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', p. 40</ref><ref name=HHSp123>''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 123</ref>
|-
| [[Furillo]]
| [[Defiance Industries]]
| [[Zeus]]
| | <ref name=HHSp123>''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 123</ref>

|}

===Deleon 5===

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|'''Manufactured on'''
|'''Manufactured by'''
|'''Typically used in'''
|'''References'''
|----
| [[Kalidasa]]
| [[Quikscell Company]]
| [[Scorpion (Combat Vehicle)|Scorpion Light Tank]]
| <ref name=TRO3039p35>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 35</ref>
|----
| [[Ares]]
| [[Quikscell Company]]
| [[Scorpion (Combat Vehicle)|Scorpion Light Tank]]
| <ref name=OR141>''Objectives: Capellan Confederation'', p. 7</ref>
|----
| [[Layover]]
| [[Quikscell Company]]
| [[Scorpion (Combat Vehicle)|Scorpion Light Tank]]
| <ref name=OR95>''Objective Raids'', p. 95: "Produced Quikscell Company Components on Layover"</ref>
|----
| [[Pandora]]
| [[Quikscell Company]]
| [[Scorpion (Combat Vehicle)|Scorpion Light Tank]]
| <ref name=OR56>''Objective Raids'', p. 56: "Produced Quikscell Company Components on Pandora"</ref>
|----
| [[Richvale]]
| [[Quikscell Company]]
| [[Scorpion (Combat Vehicle)|Scorpion Light Tank]]
| <ref name=objla20>''Objectives: Lyran Alliance'', p. 20</ref>
|-
| [[Alshain]]
| [[Joint Equipment Systems]]
| [[Scorpion (Combat Vehicle)|Scorpion Light Tank]]
| <ref name=TRO3039p34>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 34</ref>
|-
| [[Spittal]]
| [[Benson and Bjorn]]
| [[Scorpion (Combat Vehicle)|Scorpion Light Tank]]
| <ref name=TRO3039p34>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 34</ref>
|-
| [[Sian]]
| [[Hellespont]]
| [[Scorpion (Combat Vehicle)|Scorpion Light Tank]]
| <ref name=TRO3039p34>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 34</ref>
|}

===Flak Autocannon===
{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
|'''Manufactured on'''
|'''Manufactured by'''
|'''Typically used in'''
|'''References'''
|----
| [[Loyalty]], [[Kirklin]], [[Nanking]]
| [[Kallon Industries]]
| [[Partisan]]
| | <ref name=TRO3039p88>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 88</ref>
|}

===General Motors Whirlwind===
Famously mounted on the [[General Motors]] [[Marauder]] [[BattleMech]], this [[autocannon]] fires 120mm shells in three round bursts.<ref name=DaTRc1<ref>''Decision at Thunder Rift'', ch. 1</ref><ref name=TPoG008>''The Price of Glory'' (PDF Edition), p. 8</ref>

{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
|'''Manufactured on'''
|'''Manufactured by'''
|'''Typically used in'''
|'''References'''
|----
| [[Alarion]]
| [[Bowie Industries]]
| [[Union]]
| | <ref name=HHSp123>''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 123</ref>
|-
| [[Carlisle]]
| [[Bowie Industries]]
| [[Marauder]]
| | <ref name=HHSp123>''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 123</ref>
|-
| [[Kathil]]
| [[General Motors]]
| [[Marauder]]
| | <ref name=TRO3055U66>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 66</ref>
|-
| [[Quentin]]
| [[Independence Weaponry]]
| [[Marauder]]
| | <ref name=TRO3039p298>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 298</ref><ref name=TRO3055U66>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 66</ref>
|-
| [[Gibson]]
| [[Free Worlds Defense Industries]] [[Ronin Incorporated|Ronin Inc.]]
| [[Marauder]]
| | <ref name=HHMp115>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 115</ref><ref name=TRO3055U66>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 66</ref>
|-
| [[Marduk]]
| [[Victory Industries]]
| [[Wolverine]]
| <ref name=HHDp151>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 151</ref>
|-
| [[Pandora]]
| [[Red Devil Industries]]
| [[Condor (Combat Vehicle)|Condor]]
| <ref name=TRO3026p52>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', p. 52</ref>
|-
| [[Nanking]] [[Thermopolis]]
| [[Kallon Industries]]
| [[Wolverine]]
| <ref name=TROSWp106>''Technical Readout: Succession Wars'', p. 106</ref>
|}

===Imperator-A===
Carried on the ''[[Rifleman]]'', Imperator-A autocannons fired five-round bursts.<ref name=W:EGc55>''Warrior: En Garde'', ch. 55</ref>
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|'''Manufactured on'''
|'''Manufactured by'''
|'''Typically used in'''
|'''References'''
|----
| [[Luthien]]
| [[Luthien Armor Works]]
| [[Dragon]]
| | <ref name=TRO3025p75>''Technical Readout: 3025'', p. 75</ref>
|-
| [[Quentin]]
| [[Independence Weaponry]]
| [[Rifleman]]
| | <ref name=TRO3025p83>''Technical Readout: 3025'', p. 83</ref>
|-
| [[Hesperus II]]
| [[Defiance Industries]]
| [[Banshee (BattleMech)|Banshee]]
| | <ref name=TRO3025p118>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'', p. 118</ref>
|-
| [[Twycross]]
| [[Trellshire Heavy Industries]]
| [[Rifleman]]
| <ref name=HHSp123>''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 123</ref>
|-
| [[Pandora]]
| [[Red Devil Industries]]
| [[Rifleman]]
| | <ref name=HHSp123>''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 123</ref>
|-
| [[Talon]]
| [[Kallon Weapon Industries]]
| [[Rifleman]]
| | <ref name=HHDp152>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 152</ref>
|-
| [[Thermopolis]]
| [[Kallon Weapon Industries]]
| [[Rifleman]]
| | <ref name=HHMp115>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 115</ref>
|-
| [[Ward]]
| [[Ceres Metals Industries]]
| [[Rifleman]]
| | <ref name=HHMp115>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 115</ref>
|-
| Unknown
| [[Star League Weapons Research]]
| [[Banshee (BattleMech)|Banshee]]
| <ref name=TRO3025p121>''Technical Readout: 3025'', p. 121</ref><ref name=TRO3026p118>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', p. 118</ref>
|}

===Mydron C===
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|'''Manufactured on'''
|'''Manufactured by'''
|'''Typically used in'''
|'''References'''
|----
| [[Bithinia]]
| [[Bithinian Ballistics]]
| [[UrbanMech]]
| | <ref name=ORp142>''Objective Raids'', p. 142</ref>
|-
| [[Gulkana]]
| [[Yeffters Weapons Factory]]
| [[Partisan]]
| <ref name=ORp94>''Objective Raids'', p. 94</ref>
|-
| [[Quentin]]
| [[Independence Weaponry]]
| [[JagerMech]]
| | <ref name=TRO3025p89>''Technical Readout: 3025'', p. 89</ref>
|-
| [[Talon]]
| [[Kallon Weapon Industries]]
| [[JagerMech]]
| | <ref name=HHDp152>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 152</ref>
|}

===Oriente Autocannon===
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|'''Manufactured on'''
|'''Manufactured by'''
|'''Typically used in'''
|'''References'''
|----
| [[Irian]], [[Shiro III]]
| [[Irian Technologies]]
| [[Hermes II]]
| | <ref name=HHMp115>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 115</ref>
|}

===Pontiac Light===
Manufactured within the Taurian Concordat, the Pontiac Light is frequently used on locally manufactured 'Mechs and combat vehicles.
{|class="wikitable" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 2px solid black;"
|'''Manufactured on'''
|'''Manufactured by'''
|'''Typically used in'''
|'''References'''
|----
| [[Sterope]]
| [[Sterope Defense Industries]]
| [[Striker]], [[Marauder]], [[Vedette]]
| <ref name=objp9>''Objectives: Periphery'', p. 7</ref><ref>''Objective Raids'', p. 161</ref>
|}

== References ==
<references />

== Bibliography ==
* ''[[Decision at Thunder Rift]]'' (novel)
* ''[[Era Digest: Age of War]]''
* ''[[Objective Raids]]''
* ''[[Objectives: Capellan Confederation]]''
* ''[[Objectives: Periphery]]''
* ''[[Operation Excalibur]]'' (novel)
* ''[[The Price of Glory]]'' (novel)
* ''[[TechManual]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3039]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade]]''
* ''[[Warrior: En Garde]]'' (novel)


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