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Developed in 3062 by the [[Federated Commonwealth]], the '''Rotary Autocannon/5''' is based only loosely on the [[Autocannon/5]]. While it has the same bore, it is capable of firing up to six times as many rounds as its standard cousin, allowing it to deal up to three times the damage of even an [[Ultra AC/5]]. The weapon may be used to fire up to six times in a turn, with each additional shot giving the potential for increased damage. At the same time, each extra shot increases the amount of heat the autocannon builds and increases the chance for a jam. Like the Ultra autocannon, Rotary autocannons are unable to make use of [[:Category:Special Munitions|special munitions]].<ref name="TMp207+"/> | Developed in 3062 by the [[Federated Commonwealth]], the '''Rotary Autocannon/5''' is based only loosely on the [[Autocannon/5]]. While it has the same bore, it is capable of firing up to six times as many rounds as its standard cousin, allowing it to deal up to three times the damage of even an [[Ultra AC/5]]. The weapon may be used to fire up to six times in a turn, with each additional shot giving the potential for increased damage. At the same time, each extra shot increases the amount of heat the autocannon builds and increases the chance for a jam. Like the Ultra autocannon, Rotary autocannons are unable to make use of [[:Category:Special Munitions|special munitions]].<ref name="TMp207+"/> | ||
| − | [[Clan Diamond Shark]]'s engineers created their own version of the RAC/5 in [[3069]].<ref name=" | + | [[Clan Diamond Shark]]'s engineers created their own [[Clan]]-tech version of the RAC/5, starting development in [[3069]], producing prototypes in [[3073]],<ref name="TOp286"/> and finally starting line production in [[3104]] with the Clan-RAC/5 becoming widely available by [[3145]].<ref name=IO-38>''Interstellar Operations'', p. 38 "Universal Technology Advancement Table"</ref> |
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* ''[[Tactical Operations]]'' | * ''[[Tactical Operations]]'' | ||
* ''[[TechManual]]'' | * ''[[TechManual]]'' | ||
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| Rotary AC/5 | |
| Production information | |
| Type | Ballistic (Direct, Rapid Fire) |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere (IS) Clan Experimental[1] |
| Year Availability | 3062 (FS)[2] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Heat | 1/shot[3][4] |
| Damage | 5/shot[3][4] |
| Minimum Range | -- |
| Short Range | Inner Sphere = 1-5[3]
Clan = 1-7[4] |
| Medium Range | Inner Sphere = 6-10[3]
Clan = 8-14[4] |
| Long Range | Inner Sphere = 11-15[3]
Clan = 15-21[4] |
| Aerospace Range | Inner Sphere = Medium[3]
Clan = Long[4] |
| Tons | 10[3] |
| Critical Slots | Clan: 8[5]
Inner Sphere: 6[3] |
| Ammo Per Ton | 20[3] |
| Cost (unloaded) | 275,000[5] |
| Ammo Cost (per ton) | 12,000[5] |
| BV (2.0) | 247[6] 31 (Ammo)[6] |
Contents
Description
Developed in 3062 by the Federated Commonwealth, the Rotary Autocannon/5 is based only loosely on the Autocannon/5. While it has the same bore, it is capable of firing up to six times as many rounds as its standard cousin, allowing it to deal up to three times the damage of even an Ultra AC/5. The weapon may be used to fire up to six times in a turn, with each additional shot giving the potential for increased damage. At the same time, each extra shot increases the amount of heat the autocannon builds and increases the chance for a jam. Like the Ultra autocannon, Rotary autocannons are unable to make use of special munitions.[2]
Clan Diamond Shark's engineers created their own Clan-tech version of the RAC/5, starting development in 3069, producing prototypes in 3073,[1] and finally starting line production in 3104 with the Clan-RAC/5 becoming widely available by 3145.[7]
Models
The Rotary AC/5 is manufactured on the following planets:
| Brand | Planet | Company | Used by | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mydron Tornado | Gulkana | Yeffters Weapons Factory | ??? | [citation needed] |
| Mydron Model RC | ??? | General Motors | ??? | [citation needed] |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Tactical Operations, p. 286, "Clan Rotary Autocannon (RAC)"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 TechManual, pp. 207-208, "Rotary Autocannon"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 TechManual, p. 341, "Inner Sphere Heavy Weapons And Equipment Table"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Tactical Operations, p. 404, "Heavy Weapons And Equipment Combat Data"
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Tactical Operations, p. 405, "Heavy Weapons And Equipment Construction Data"
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 TechManual, p. 317, "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
- ↑ Interstellar Operations, p. 38 "Universal Technology Advancement Table"