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| Type = ballistic (direct fire) | | Type = ballistic (direct fire) | ||
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]] | ||
| − | | Year Availability = [[2290]] ([[Terran Alliance|TA]])<ref name="IOp118">''Interstellar Operations'', p. 118 | + | | 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">'' | + | | Heat = 1<ref name="TMp341">''TechManual'', p. 341: "Inner Sphere Heavy Weapons And Equipment Table"</ref> |
| Damage = 2<ref name="TMp341"/> | | Damage = 2<ref name="TMp341"/> | ||
| Minimum Range = 4<ref name="TMp341"/> | | Minimum Range = 4<ref name="TMp341"/> | ||
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| Critical Slots = 1 | | Critical Slots = 1 | ||
| Ammo Per Ton = 45<ref name="TMp341"/> | | Ammo Per Ton = 45<ref name="TMp341"/> | ||
| − | | Cost (unloaded) = 75,000 [[C- | + | | Cost (unloaded) = 75,000 [[C-bill]]s |
| Ammo Cost (per ton) = 1,000 C-bills | | Ammo Cost (per ton) = 1,000 C-bills | ||
| BV (1.0) = 37 | | BV (1.0) = 37 | ||
| − | | BV (2.0) = 37<ref name="TMp317">''TechManual'', p. 317 | + | | BV (2.0) = 37<ref name="TMp317">''TechManual'', p. 317: "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref><br> 5 (Ammo)<ref name="TMp317"/> |
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| − | == Description == | + | ==Description== |
| − | The '''autocannon/2''' was a direct-fire ballistic weapon, firing HEAP ( | + | The '''autocannon/2''' was 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 had different calibers ( | + | Different manufacturers and models of autocannons had different calibers (25–203mm) 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 | + | 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. | An autocannon/2 could use [[:Category:Special_Munitions|special munitions]] to increase its effectiveness. | ||
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===Armstrong=== | ===Armstrong=== | ||
| − | As fitted on the ''[[Vulcan]]'', the Armstrong fired 60mm shells.<ref name="ACoPp4">''A Cover of Paint'', p. 4</ref> | + | As fitted on the ''[[Vulcan (BattleMech)|Vulcan]]'', the Armstrong fired 60mm shells.<ref name="ACoPp4">''A Cover of Paint'', p. 4</ref> |
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|'''Manufactured on''' | |'''Manufactured on''' | ||
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===Armstrong JJ-Lite=== | ===Armstrong JJ-Lite=== | ||
| − | As fitted on the ''[[Vulcan]]'', the Armstrong fired 60mm shells.<ref name="ACoPp4">''A Cover of Paint'', p. 4</ref> | + | As fitted on the ''[[Vulcan (BattleMech)|Vulcan]]'', the Armstrong fired 60mm shells.<ref name="ACoPp4">''A Cover of Paint'', p. 4</ref> |
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|'''Manufactured on''' | |'''Manufactured on''' | ||
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|'''References''' | |'''References''' | ||
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| − | | [[Atreus]] | + | | [[Atreus (FWL)|Atreus]] |
| [[Imperator Automatic Weaponry]] | | [[Imperator Automatic Weaponry]] | ||
| [[Mauler]] | | [[Mauler]] | ||
| − | | <ref>''Objective Raids'', p. 120 | + | | <ref>''Objective Raids'', p. 120</ref> |
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| [[Nanking]] | | [[Nanking]] | ||
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| {{cn}} | | {{cn}} | ||
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| − | | [[Talon]] | + | | [[Talon (moon)|Talon]] |
| [[Kallon Weapon Industries]] | | [[Kallon Weapon Industries]] | ||
| [[JagerMech]] | | [[JagerMech]] | ||
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| [[Independence Weaponry]] | | [[Independence Weaponry]] | ||
| [[JagerMech]] | | [[JagerMech]] | ||
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===Whirlwind-L=== | ===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> | + | The dual-autocannons mounted on the "older model" ''[[Blackjack (BattleMech)|Blackjack]]'' had a caliber of 40mm.<ref name=TftCC:GU>''Tales from the Cracked Canopy: Giving Up''</ref> |
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| [[Kathil]] | | [[Kathil]] | ||
| [[General Motors]] | | [[General Motors]] | ||
| − | | [[Blackjack]] destroyed 2796 | + | | [[Blackjack (BattleMech)|Blackjack]] destroyed 2796 |
| <ref name=TRO3025p75>''Technical Readout: 3025'', p. 75</ref> | | <ref name=TRO3025p75>''Technical Readout: 3025'', p. 75</ref> | ||
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| [[Canopus]] | | [[Canopus]] | ||
| [[Canopus Industries Alpha]] | | [[Canopus Industries Alpha]] | ||
| − | | [[Pike]] | + | | [[Pike (Combat Vehicle)|Pike]] |
| <ref name=TRO3026p70>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', p. 70</ref> | | <ref name=TRO3026p70>''Technical Readout: 3026 Revised'', p. 70</ref> | ||
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| − | | | + | | [[ Lebedev Nautical Enterprises]] |
| − | | | + | | [[Tikonov]] |
| − | | | + | | [[Lucius Zhao]] |
| − | | <ref>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', p. 14 | + | | <ref>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', p. 14: "''Lucius Zhao'' Escort Carrier"</ref> |
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* 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). | * 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 == | + | ==References== |
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| − | == Bibliography == | + | ==Bibliography== |
| − | * ''[[A Cover of Paint]]'' ( | + | * ''[[A Cover of Paint]]'' (short story) |
* ''[[Tales from the Cracked Canopy: Giving Up]]'' (short story) | * ''[[Tales from the Cracked Canopy: Giving Up]]'' (short story) | ||
* ''[[TechManual]]'' | * ''[[TechManual]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: Irregulars]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: Irregulars]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Technology]] | [[Category:Technology]] | ||
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[[Category:Weapons]] | [[Category:Weapons]] | ||
[[Category:Ballistic Weapons]] | [[Category:Ballistic Weapons]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:17, 24 February 2024
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| Autocannon/2 | |
| Production information | |
| Type | ballistic (direct fire) |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Year Availability | 2290 (TA)[1] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Heat | 1[2] |
| Damage | 2[2] |
| Minimum Range | 4[2] |
| Short Range | 1-8[2] |
| Medium Range | 9-16[2] |
| Long Range | 17-24[2] |
| Tons | 6[2] |
| Critical Slots | 1 |
| Ammo Per Ton | 45[2] |
| Cost (unloaded) | 75,000 C-bills |
| Ammo Cost (per ton) | 1,000 C-bills |
| BV (1.0) | 37 |
| BV (2.0) | 37[3] 5 (Ammo)[3] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The autocannon/2 was 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 had different calibers (25–203mm) 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.[4]
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 special munitions to increase its effectiveness.
Models[edit]
The autocannon/2 was manufactured on the following planets:
Armstrong[edit]
As fitted on the Vulcan, the Armstrong fired 60mm shells.[5]
| Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
| Coventry | Coventry Metal Works | Vulcan | [6] |
| Tematagi | Nimakachi Fusion Products Limited | Vulcan | [7] |
| Unknown | MatherTechno Incorporated | Vulcan | [8] |
Armstrong JJ-Lite[edit]
As fitted on the Vulcan, the Armstrong fired 60mm shells.[5]
| Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
| Terra | Skobel MechWorks | Jackrabbit | [9] |
Imperator Smoothie-2[edit]
| Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
| Atreus | Imperator Automatic Weaponry | Mauler | [10] |
| Nanking | Kallon Industries | Partisan | [11] |
Mydron D[edit]
| Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
| Gulkana | Yeffters Weapons Factory | Partisan | [citation needed] |
| Talon | Kallon Weapon Industries | JagerMech | [12] |
| Quentin | Independence Weaponry | JagerMech | [12] |
SarLon-2[edit]
| Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
| Furillo | Lockheed/CBM Corporation | Warrior | [13] |
Whirlwind-L[edit]
The dual-autocannons mounted on the "older model" Blackjack had a caliber of 40mm.[14]
| Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
| Kathil | General Motors | Blackjack destroyed 2796 | [15] |
ZeusBolt[edit]
| Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
| Canopus | Canopus Industries Alpha | Pike | [16] |
| Lebedev Nautical Enterprises | Tikonov | Lucius Zhao | [17] |
Notes[edit]
- 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[edit]
- ↑ Interstellar Operations, p. 118: "Prototype Dates For Basic Weapons Table"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 TechManual, p. 341: "Inner Sphere Heavy Weapons And Equipment Table"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 TechManual, p. 317: "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
- ↑ TechManual, pp. 207–208: "Autocannons"
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 A Cover of Paint, p. 4
- ↑ Handbook: House Steiner, p. 123
- ↑ Handbook: House Marik, p. 115
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3025 Revised, p. 42
- ↑ :Technical Readout: Jihad, p. 46
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 120
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, p. 112
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Handbook: House Davion, p. 152
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3026 Revised, p. 20
- ↑ Tales from the Cracked Canopy: Giving Up
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3025, p. 75
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3026 Revised, p. 70
- ↑ Technical Readout: Irregulars, p. 14: "Lucius Zhao Escort Carrier"