Ultra AC/20
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] |
Contents
Description
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
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
The Ultra AC/20 was used on the following planets in the Inner Sphere:
Aero-Model 4
Planet | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Kirin | Kirin Orbital Works SJ-3 | Xerxes | [4] |
Ceres Huang Di
Planet | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Menke, St. Ives |
Ceres Metals Industries | Po | [5] |
Defiance Thunder
Planet | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Hesperus II | Defiance Industries | Blitzkrieg, Demolisher II, Hauptmann | [6][7] |
Devastator
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] |
Devastator Type 20
Planet | Company | Used by | References |
---|---|---|---|
Tamaron | Ashton 'Mech Production Complex |
Model SH
The Model SH Ultra Autocannon was built to Clan specifications.[10]
Planet | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Sudeten | Olivetti Weapons, Tokasha MechWorks Alpha |
Bane (Kraken) | [11] |
Mydron Type 20
Planet | Company | Used by | References |
---|---|---|---|
Gulkana | Yeffters Weapons Factory[12] |
Type 10
The Type 10 was a 120 mm cannon.[13]
Planet | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Luthien | Luthien Armor Works | SM1 Tank Destroyer | [13] |
Notes
- 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
- ↑ 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, pp. 156–157: "Prototype Clan Systems"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3067, p. 168
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3055, p. 122
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 56
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 A Call to Arms, Prologue