Ultra AC/20
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| Ultra AC/20 | |
| Production information | |
| Type | Ballistic (rapid-fire) |
| Tech Base | Clan / Inner Sphere (IS) |
| Year Availability | Clan = 2825 (CSV) |
| Technical specifications | |
| Heat | Clan = 7/shot
IS = 8/shot |
| Damage | Clan = 20/shot
IS = 20/shot |
| Minimum Range | Clan = 0
IS = 0 |
| Short Range | Clan = 1-4
IS = 1-3 |
| Medium Range | Clan = 5-8
IS = 4-7 |
| Long Range | Clan = 9-12
IS = 8-10 |
| Tons | Clan = 12
IS = 15 |
| Critical Slots | Clan = 8
IS = 10 |
| Ammo Per Ton | Clan = 5
IS = 5 |
| Cost (unloaded) | Clan = 480,000 C-bills
IS = 480,000 C-bills |
| Ammo Cost (per ton) | Clan = 20,000 C-bills
IS = 20,000 C-bills |
| BV (2.0) | Clan = 335[1] 42 (Ammo)[1] |
Description[edit]
The Ultra AC/20 (also UAC/20) was the largest bore Ultra autocannon. Like all Ultra autocannons, it was capable of twice the rate of fire of a standard autocannon, doubling its heat output and—potentially—its damage. Only the Clan HAG 40 could match the sheer damage output of the Ultra AC/20. The only weapons capable of delivering more damage to one location were the heavy Gauss rifle and the experimental improved heavy Gauss rifle.
Variants[edit]
In the years between the Second Exodus and the beginning of Operation KLONDIKE, the nascent Clans began development of what would become the Ultra AC/20. Experimental prototype versions of this new weapon were used during Operation KLONDIKE in small quantities. The Clan prototype Ultra AC/20 available during this period had identical stats to the Inner Sphere Ultra AC/20 required additional mounting space and was more prone to jamming.[3]
Models[edit]
The Ultra AC/20 was used on the following planets in the Inner Sphere:
Aero-Model 4[edit]
| Planet | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
| Kirin | Kirin Orbital Works SJ-3 | Xerxes | [4] |
Ceres Huang Di[edit]
| Planet | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
| St. Ives | Ceres Metals Industries | Po | [5] |
| Menke | Ceres Metals Industries | Po | [5] |
Defiance Thunder[edit]
| Planet | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
| Hesperus II | Defiance Industries | Blitzkrieg, Demolisher II, Hauptmann | [6][7] |
Devastator[edit]
The Devastator was built to Clan specifications and had a caliber of 200 mm.[8]
| Planet | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
| Various | Various | Hunchback IIC | [9] |
Model SH[edit]
The Model SH Ultra Autocannon was built to Clan specifications.[10]
| Planet | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
| Sudeten | Olivetti Weapons | Bane (Kraken) | [11] |
| Sudeten | Tokasha MechWorks Alpha | Bane (Kraken) | [11] |
Mydron Type 20[edit]
| Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
| Gulkana | Yeffters Weapons Factory | Centurion | [citation needed] |
Type 10[edit]
The Type 10 was a 120 mm cannon.[12]
| Planet | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
| Luthien | Luthien Armor Works | SM1 Tank Destroyer | [12] |
Notes[edit]
- This article refers to a common object and addresses the object as a common noun. The preferred term is "Ultra AC/20" or "UAC/20" (except on section titles & table headings, where "Ultra Autocannon/20" is favored).
References[edit]
- ↑ a b TechManual, p. 318: "Clan Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
- ↑ a b TechManual, p. 317: "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
- ↑ Historical: Operation Klondike, pp. 156–157: "Prototype Clan Systems"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3067, p. 168
- ↑ a b Technical Readout: 3085, p. 36
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3060, p. 30
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3060, p. 94
- ↑ The Price of Duty, ch. 8
- ↑ Technical Readout: Clan Invasion, p. 38
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3067, p. 126
- ↑ a b Technical Readout: 3055, p. 122
- ↑ a b A Call to Arms, Prologue