Autocannon/5
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| 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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
Armstrong J11[edit]
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.[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[edit]
| Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
| Hesperus II | Defiance Industries | [citation needed] |
Defiance Type J[edit]
| Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
| Hesperus II | Defiance Industries | [citation needed] |
Deleon 5[edit]
| Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
| Kalidasa | Quickscell Company | Scorpion Light Tank | [8] |
General Motors Whirlwind[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
| Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
| Bithinia | Bithinian Ballistics | [citation needed] |
Pontiac Light[edit]
| Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
| Sterope | Sterope Defense Industries | [citation needed] |
References[edit]
- ↑ 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