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Revision as of 23:45, 20 May 2021
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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 |
| Ammo Cost (per ton) | 1,000 |
| BV (1.0) | 37 |
| BV (2.0) | 37[3] 5 (Ammo)[3] |
Contents
Description
The Autocannon is 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 have different calibers (25mm-203mm) and rates of fire. Due to this, autocannons are grouped into generic "classes" of autocannons with common damage ratings, with Autocannon/2s having an extremely long range at the cost of having a very small damage output.[4]
When compared against a LRM, the Autocannon 2 class of cannon trades damage and mass for more utility in it's use. The weapon can be fired about 90 meters further than a LRM volley in the "long range" bracket, where this weapon excels. It also has a minimum range which is 60 meters closer than a standard Inner Sphere LRM launcher. Lastly, the cannon also almost applies no heat to the vehicle when firing the cannon, compared to a LRM system.
An Autocannon/2 can use special munitions to increase its effectiveness.
Models
The Autocannon/2 is manufactured on the following planets:
Armstrong
As fitted on the Vulcan, the armstrong fires 60mm shells.[5]
| Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
| Coventry Metal Works | Coventry | Vulcan | [6] |
| Nimakachi Fusion Products Limited | Tematagi | Vulcan | [7] |
Imperator Smoothie-2
| Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
| Luthien , New Samarkand | Luthien Armor Works | Daboku , Mauler | [8] |
Mydron D
| Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
| Gulkana | Yeffters Weapons Factory | Partisan | [citation needed] |
| Talon | Kallon Weapon Industries | JagerMech | [9] |
Whirlwind-L
The dual-autocannons mounted on the "older model" Blackjack had a caliber of 40mm.[10]
| Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
| Kathil | General Motors | Blackjack destroyed 1st SW | [11] |
ZeusBolt
| Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
| Canopus | Canopus Industries Alpha | Pike | [12] |
References
- ↑ 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 Tech Manual, 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"
- ↑ A Cover of Paint, p. 4
- ↑ Handbook: House Steiner, p. 123
- ↑ Handbook: House Marik, p. 115
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 234
- ↑ Handbook: House Davion, p. 152
- ↑ Tales from the Cracked Canopy: Giving Up
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3025, p. 75
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3026 Reveised, p. 70
Bibliography
- A Cover of Paint (Short Story)
- Tales from the Cracked Canopy: Giving Up (short story)
- TechManual
- Technical Readout: 3025
- Technical Readout: 3050