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
IS = 480,000 |
| Ammo Cost (per ton) | Clan = 20,000
IS = 20,000 |
| BV (2.0) | Clan = 335[1] 42 (Ammo)[1] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Ultra AC/20 is the largest bore Ultra Autocannon. Like all Ultra autocannons, it is capable of twice the rate of fire of a standard autocannon, doubling its heat output and, potentially, its damage. Only the brand new Clan HAG 40 can match the sheer damage output of the Ultra AC/20, though even that cannot place 20 points of damage squarely in a single target area. The only weapons that are capable of delivering more damage to one location are the Heavy Gauss Rifle and the experimental Improved Heavy Gauss.
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 Autocannon/20. Experimental prototype versions of this new weapon were used during Operation KLONDIKE in small quantities. The Clan Prototype Ultra Autocannon/20 available during this period has identical stats to the Inner Sphere Ultra Autocannon/20, with the following differences: the Ultra Autocannon/20 occupies one additional critical slot, and suffers a weapon jam on a to-hit result of 2 or 3.[3]
Models[edit]
The Ultra AC/20 is manufactured on the following planets in the Inner Sphere:
Aero-Model 4[edit]
| Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
| Xerxes | [4] |
Defiance Thunder[edit]
| Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
| Hesperus II | Defiance Industries | Demolisher II Heavy Tank, BTZ-3F Blitzkrieg | [5][6] |
Devastator[edit]
Ceres Huang Di[edit]
Model SH[edit]
Mydron Obliterator[edit]
Series II[edit]
Type 10[edit]
Type 20[edit]
| Brand | Planet | Company |
|---|---|---|
| Devastator | Tamaron | Ashton 'Mech Production Complex |
| Ceres Huang Di | Menke, St. Ives | Ceres Metals Industries [7] |
| Mydron | Gulkana | Yeffters Weapons Factory [8] |
| Model | Used by |
|---|---|
| Mydron Ultra Autocannon/20 | Enforcer III ENF-6H (Mech) |
| Ceres Huang Di Ultra AC/20 Autocannon [9] | Po II Heavy tank IS (Vehicle) |
| Devastator Ultra 20 Autocannons [10] | Hunchback IIC Clan (Mech) |
| Model SH Ultra-20 Autocannon [11] | Burrock Clan (Mech) |
| Series II Ultra Class 20 Autocannon [12] | Kodiak Clan (Mech) |
| Type 10 Ultra Autocannon/20 [13] | Clan SM1 tank destroyer (vehicle) |
| Type-20 Ultra AC/20 [14] | Fire Scorpion 3 Clan (Mech) |
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 TechManual, p. 318, "Clan Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 TechManual, p. 317, "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
- ↑ Historical: Operation KLONDIKE, p. 156-157, "Prototype Clan Systems"
- ↑ TRO 3067 p.168
- ↑ TRO 3060 p.30
- ↑ TRO 3060 p.94
- ↑ TRO 3085
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 56
- ↑ 3085 p. 36
- ↑ TRO 3058U p. 172
- ↑ TRO 3067 p. 126
- ↑ TRO 3058U p. 194
- ↑ TRO 3075 p. 130
- ↑ Milspecs