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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | An autocannon is a direct fire, ballistic weapon. They fire high velocity, high-explosive, armor-piercing rounds, either singly or in bursts, and are classified by the damage they inflict. Calibers | + | An autocannon is a direct fire, ballistic weapon. They fire high velocity, high-explosive, armor-piercing rounds, either singly or in bursts, and are classified by the damage they inflict - in other words, super-sized machine guns. Calibers in published Battletech works range from 25mm to 203mm. Different manufacturers and models of autocannons have different calibers and rates of fire, grouping into generic "classes" of autocannons with common performances. For example, the Crusher Super Heavy Cannon is a 150mm weapon that fires 10 shells per "shot," while the Chemjet Gun is a 185mm weapon firing more slowly, but both are class-20 autocannons. |
| − | The autocannon/5 (AC/5) is a long-range weapon that inflicts | + | The autocannon/5 (AC/5) is a long-range weapon that inflicts moderate to low damage. |
==Models== | ==Models== | ||
Revision as of 16:15, 18 October 2006
| Autocannon/5 | |
| Production information | |
| Type | Ballistic Weapon |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Year Availability | TBD |
| 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 |
Description
An autocannon is a direct fire, ballistic weapon. They fire high velocity, high-explosive, armor-piercing rounds, either singly or in bursts, and are classified by the damage they inflict - in other words, super-sized machine guns. Calibers in published Battletech works range from 25mm to 203mm. Different manufacturers and models of autocannons have different calibers and rates of fire, grouping into generic "classes" of autocannons with common performances. For example, the Crusher Super Heavy Cannon is a 150mm weapon that fires 10 shells per "shot," while the Chemjet Gun is a 185mm weapon firing more slowly, but both are class-20 autocannons.
The autocannon/5 (AC/5) is a long-range weapon that inflicts moderate to low damage.
Models
Armstrong Autocannon/5
Armstrong J11 Autocannon
Defiance Autocannon
GM Whirlwind Autocannon
Imperator-A Autocannon
Irian Weapon Works Oriente Autocannon
Mydron Model C Medium Autocannon
Pontiac Light Class 5 Autocannon
References
BattleTech Master Rules
Technical Readout: 3025
Technical Readout: 3058