Editing Autocannon/2

{{InfoBoxWeapon
| image = [[File:Autocannon.jpg|191px]]
| name = Autocannon/2
| Type = ballistic (direct fire)
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]
| Year Availability = [[2290]] ([[Terran Alliance|TA]])<ref name="IOp118">''Interstellar Operations'', p. 118, "Prototype Dates For Basic Weapons Table"</ref>
| Heat = 1<ref name="TMp341">''Tech Manual'', p. 341, "Inner Sphere Heavy Weapons And Equipment Table"</ref>
| Damage = 2<ref name="TMp341"/>
| Minimum Range = 4<ref name="TMp341"/>
| Short Range = 1-8<ref name="TMp341"/>
| Medium Range = 9-16<ref name="TMp341"/>
| Long Range = 17-24<ref name="TMp341"/>
| Tons = 6<ref name="TMp341"/>
| Critical Slots = 1
| Ammo Per Ton = 45<ref name="TMp341"/>
| Cost (unloaded) = 75,000 [[C-bill]]s
| Ammo Cost (per ton) = 1,000 C-bills
| BV (1.0) = 37
| BV (2.0) = 37<ref name="TMp317">''TechManual'', p. 317, "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref><br> 5 (Ammo)<ref name="TMp317"/>
}}

== Description ==
The '''autocannon/2''' was a direct-fire ballistic weapon, firing HEAP (''H''igh-''E''xplosive ''A''rmor-''P''iercing) rounds at targets either singly or in bursts.

Different manufacturers and models of autocannons had different calibers (25 mm-203 mm) and rates of fire. Due to this, autocannons were grouped into generic "classes" of similar common damage ratings, with autocannon/2s having an extremely long range, at the cost of a very small damage output.<ref name="TMp207+">''TechManual'', pp. 207-208, "Autocannons"</ref>

When compared against an LRM, the autocannon/2 class traded damage and mass for more utility in use. The weapon could be fired approximately 90 meters further than an LRM volley. It also had a minimum range of 60 meters closer than a standard [[Inner Sphere]] LRM launcher. Finally, the cannon passed on little heat to the mounted vehicle when fired, compared to an LRM system.

An autocannon/2 could use [[:Category:Special_Munitions|special munitions]] to increase its effectiveness.

== Models ==
The autocannon/2 was manufactured on the following planets:

===Armstrong===
As fitted on the ''[[Vulcan]]'', the Armstrong fired 60mm shells.<ref name="ACoPp4">''A Cover of Paint'', p. 4</ref>
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|'''Manufactured on'''  
|'''Manufactured by'''
|'''Typically used in'''
|'''References'''
|----
| [[Coventry]]
| [[Coventry Metal Works]]
| [[Vulcan (BattleMech)|Vulcan]]
| <ref name=HHSp123>''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 123</ref>
|-
| [[Tematagi]]
| [[Nimakachi Fusion Products Limited]]
| [[Vulcan (BattleMech)|Vulcan]]
|  <ref name=HHMp115>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 115</ref>
|-
| Unknown
| [[MatherTechno Incorporated]]
| [[Vulcan (BattleMech)|Vulcan]]
| <ref name=TRO3025p42>''Technical Readout: 3025 Revised'', p. 42</ref>
|}

===Armstrong JJ-Lite===
As fitted on the ''[[Vulcan]]'', the Armstrong fired 60mm shells.<ref name="ACoPp4">''A Cover of Paint'', p. 4</ref>
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|'''Manufactured on'''  
|'''Manufactured by'''
|'''Typically used in'''
|'''References'''
|----
| [[Terra]]
| [[Skobel MechWorks]]
| [[Jackrabbit]]
| <ref>:''Technical Readout: Jihad'', p. 46</ref>
|}

===Imperator Smoothie-2===
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|'''Manufactured on'''  
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|'''Typically used in'''
|'''References'''
|----
| [[Atreus]]
| [[Imperator Automatic Weaponry]] 
| [[Mauler]]
| <ref>''Objective Raids'', p. 120,</ref>
|-
| [[Nanking]]
| [[Kallon Industries]] 
| [[Partisan]]
| <ref name=TRO3058p112>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 112</ref>
|}

===Mydron  D===
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|'''Manufactured on'''  
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|'''Typically used in'''
|'''References'''
|----
| [[Gulkana]]
| [[Yeffters Weapons Factory]]
| [[Partisan]]
| {{cn}}
|-
| [[Talon]]
| [[Kallon Weapon Industries]]
| [[JagerMech]]
| |<ref name=HHDp152>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 152</ref>
|-
| [[Quentin]]
| [[Independence Weaponry]]
| [[JagerMech]]
| |<ref name=HHDp152>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 152</ref>
|-
| 
| 
| [[Crosscut#Variants|ED-X4M-A ''Crosscut'' MOD]]
| <ref>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', p. 28, "''Crosscut'' LoggerMech MOD"</ref>
|}

===SarLon-2===
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|'''Manufactured on'''  
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|'''Typically used in'''
|'''References'''
|----
| [[Furillo]]
| [[Lockheed/CBM Corporation]] 
| [[Warrior (Combat Vehicle)|Warrior]]
| <ref name=TRO3026p20>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', p. 20</ref>
|}

===Whirlwind-L===
The dual-autocannons mounted on the "older model" ''[[Blackjack]]'' had a caliber of 40mm.<ref name=TftCC:GU>''Tales from the Cracked Canopy: Giving Up''</ref>
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|'''Manufactured on'''  
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|'''References'''
|----
| [[Kathil]]
| [[General Motors]]
| [[Blackjack]] destroyed 2796
| <ref name=TRO3025p75>''Technical Readout: 3025'', p. 75</ref>
|}

===ZeusBolt===
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|'''Manufactured on'''  
|'''Manufactured by'''
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|'''References'''
|----
| [[Canopus]]
| [[Canopus Industries Alpha]]
| [[Pike]]
| <ref name=TRO3026p70>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', p. 70</ref>
|----
| 
| 
| ''[[Lucius Zhao]]''
| <ref>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', p. 14, "''Lucius Zhao'' Escort Carrier"</ref>
|}

==Notes==
* This article refers to a common object and addresses the object as a common noun. The preferred term is "autocannon/2" (except on section titles & table headings, where "Autocannon/2" is favored). 

== References ==
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== Bibliography ==
* ''[[A Cover of Paint]]'' (Short Story)
* ''[[Tales from the Cracked Canopy: Giving Up]]'' (short story)
* ''[[TechManual]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3025]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: Irregulars]]''


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