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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
− | The '''Heavy Recoilless Rifle''' is the heaviest of the three types of | + | The '''Heavy Recoilless Rifle''' is the heaviest of the three types of recoilless rifles in use by military forces of the [[thirty-first century]]. Based on designs dating back to the mid-[[twentieth century]], recoilless rifles launch a high-explosive fin-stabilized rocket at a target while simultaneously venting high-velocity gas, known as backblast, out the rear end of the weapon. The backblast can be dangerous, which for the heavy rifle extends out to a range of 10 meters, but allows for recoilless fire and greater thrust potential. The result is a rocket traveling at greater velocities than normal missiles, making them effectively immune to [[anti-missile system]]s and contributing to their growing popularity as these systems proliferate.<ref name="AToWp276">''A Time of War'', p. 276, "Recoilless Rifle"</ref><ref name="TMp268">''TechManual'', p. 268, "Recoilless Rifle"</ref> |
− | Heavy recoilless rifles require a crew of three to operate and are far too heavy to be shoulder-fired, but their considerable firepower makes them popular as a defensive emplacement weapon. It can also fire a variety of [[Ordnance Types|ordnance types]] except for FASCAM and flares.<ref>'' | + | Heavy recoilless rifles require a crew of three to operate and are far too heavy to be shoulder-fired, but their considerable firepower makes them popular as a defensive emplacement weapon. It can also fire a variety of [[Ordnance Types|ordnance types]] except for FASCAM and flares.<ref name="LT:TMWEGp41">''LosTech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide'', p. 41, "Heavy Recoilless Rifle"</ref> |
− | == | + | == Rules == |
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− | ===Specification=== | + | |
− | : '''Item''': | + | === Specification === |
+ | : '''Item''':Recoilless Rifle, Heavy<ref name="AToWp274">''A Time of War'', p. 274, "Recoilless Rifle - Table"</ref> | ||
: '''Equipment Rating''': C/B-B-A/D | : '''Equipment Rating''': C/B-B-A/D | ||
: '''Armor Piercing/Base Damage''': (E) | : '''Armor Piercing/Base Damage''': (E) | ||
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: '''Mass/Reload''': 60kg/4kg | : '''Mass/Reload''': 60kg/4kg | ||
: '''Notes''': Crew: 3; Backblast 10m | : '''Notes''': Crew: 3; Backblast 10m | ||
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</div> | </div> | ||
− | ==References== | + | == References == |
<references /> | <references /> | ||
− | == | + | == Bibliography == |
− | *''[[A Time of War]]'' | + | * ''[[A Time of War]]'' |
− | *''[[Lostech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide]]'' | + | * ''[[Lostech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide]]'' |
− | *''[[TechManual]]'' | + | * ''[[TechManual]]'' |
− | [[Category:Recoilless Weapons (Support | + | [[Category: Technology]] |
− | [[Category: | + | [[Category: Personal Equipment]] |
− | [[Category: | + | [[Category: Weapons]] |
+ | [[Category: Medium Weapons]] | ||
+ | [[Category: Infantry Weapons]] | ||
+ | [[Category: Support Weapons]] | ||
+ | [[Category: Recoilless Weapons]] | ||
+ | [[Category: Recoilless Weapons (Support)]] | ||
+ | [[Category: Ballistic Weapons]] | ||
+ | [[Category: Ballistic Weapons (Support)]] |
Revision as of 03:45, 23 April 2017
Overview
The Heavy Recoilless Rifle is the heaviest of the three types of recoilless rifles in use by military forces of the thirty-first century. Based on designs dating back to the mid-twentieth century, recoilless rifles launch a high-explosive fin-stabilized rocket at a target while simultaneously venting high-velocity gas, known as backblast, out the rear end of the weapon. The backblast can be dangerous, which for the heavy rifle extends out to a range of 10 meters, but allows for recoilless fire and greater thrust potential. The result is a rocket traveling at greater velocities than normal missiles, making them effectively immune to anti-missile systems and contributing to their growing popularity as these systems proliferate.[1][2]
Heavy recoilless rifles require a crew of three to operate and are far too heavy to be shoulder-fired, but their considerable firepower makes them popular as a defensive emplacement weapon. It can also fire a variety of ordnance types except for FASCAM and flares.[3]
Rules
Specification
- Item:Recoilless Rifle, Heavy[4]
- Equipment Rating: C/B-B-A/D
- Armor Piercing/Base Damage: (E)
- Range: 70/225/450/700 meters
- Shots: 1
- Cost/Reload: 4000/*
- Affiliation: -
- Mass/Reload: 60kg/4kg
- Notes: Crew: 3; Backblast 10m