Autocannon/5
Autocannon/5 | |
Production information | |
Type | Ballistic (Direct Fire) |
Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
Year Availability | 2240 (TA)[1] |
Technical specifications | |
Heat | 1[1] |
Damage | 5[1] |
Minimum Range | 3[1] |
Short Range | 1-6[1] |
Medium Range | 7-12[1] |
Long Range | 13-18[1] |
Tons | 8[1] |
Critical Slots | 4 |
Ammo Per Ton | 20 |
Cost (unloaded) | 125,000 |
Ammo Cost (per ton) | 4,500[1] |
BV (1.0) | 70 |
BV (2.0) | 70[2] 5 (Ammo)[2] 9 (Ammo)[2] |
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/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.
An Autocannon/5 can use 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[3] and was designed to improve the Alliance's military arsenal cope with newer armor being introduced during the time.[1] Examples of the Prototype AC/5 being used was on the Saturn-Class Patrol Ship in 2243.[4]
Models
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 reciever assembly are extremely hot.[5][6]
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Armstrong Industries | Clint | [7] | |
Al Na'ir | Scarborough Manufacturers | Scimitar | [citation needed] |
Scarborough | Scarborough Limited | [citation needed] | |
Ramora | United Outworlders Corporation | [citation needed] |
Defiance Model F
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Hesperus II | Defiance Industries | [citation needed] |
Defiance Type J
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Hesperus II | Defiance Industries | [citation needed] |
Deleon 5
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Kalidasa | Quickscell Company | Scorpion Light Tank | [8] |
General Motors Whirlwind
Famously mounted on the General Motors Marauder BattleMech, this autocannon fires 120mm shells in three round bursts.[9][10]
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Arc-Royal | TharHes Industries | Marauder | [citation needed] |
Kathil | General Motors | Marauder | [citation needed] |
Imperator-A
Carried on the Rifleman, Imperator-A autocannons fired in five-round bursts.[11]
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Rifleman | [11] |
Mydron C
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Bithinia | Bithinian Ballistics | [citation needed] |
Pontiac Light
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Sterope | Sterope Defense Industries | [citation needed] |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 TechManual, pp. 207-208, "Autocannons"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 TechManual, p. 317, "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
- ↑ Interstellar Operations, p. 217 Additional Alternate Era Weapons and Equipment - "Prototype AC/5 introduction year noted in Table."
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 2, pp. 14 & 31 "Saturn Patrol Ship"
- ↑ "Decision at Thunder Rift", ch. 32
- ↑ "Operation Excalibur", Ch. 3
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3025, p. 38
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 35
- ↑ "Decision at Thunder Rift", ch. 1
- ↑ The Price of Glory (PDF Edition), p. 8
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Warrior: En Garde, Ch. 55