Difference between revisions of "Autocannon/2"

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| image = [[File:Autocannon.jpg|191px]]
 
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| name = Autocannon/2
 
| name = Autocannon/2
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| Type = Ballistic (Direct Fire)
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| 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, "Prototype Dates For Basic Weapons Table"</ref>
 
| Year Availability = [[2290]] ([[Terran Alliance|TA]])<ref name="IOp118">''Interstellar Operations'', p. 118, "Prototype Dates For Basic Weapons Table"</ref>
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| Critical Slots = 1
 
| Critical Slots = 1
 
| Ammo Per Ton = 45<ref name="TMp341"/>
 
| Ammo Per Ton = 45<ref name="TMp341"/>
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| Cost (unloaded) = 75,000
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| Cost (unloaded) = 75,000 [[C-bills]]
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| Ammo Cost (per ton) = 1,000
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| 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, "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref><br> 5 (Ammo)<ref name="TMp317"/>
 
| 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 ==
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The '''Autocannon''' is a direct-fire ballistic weapon, firing HEAP (''H''igh-''E''xplosive ''A''rmor-''P''iercing) rounds at targets either singly or in bursts.
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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.
  
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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/2'''s having an extremely long range at the cost of having a very small damage output.<ref name="TMp207+">''TechManual'', pp. 207-208, "Autocannons"</ref>
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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 autocannons with common damage ratings, with '''autocannon/2'''s having an extremely long range, at the cost of a very small damage output.<ref name="TMp207+">''TechManual'', pp. 207-208, "Autocannons"</ref>
  
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When compared against an LRM, the Autocannon 2 class of cannon trades damage and mass for more utility in its use. The weapon can be fired about 90 meters further than an 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 an LRM system.
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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 range60 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.
  
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An Autocannon/2 can use [[:Category:Special_Munitions|special munitions]] to increase its effectiveness.
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An autocannon/2 could use [[:Category:Special_Munitions|special munitions]] to increase its effectiveness.
  
 
== Models ==
 
== Models ==
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The Autocannon/2 is manufactured on the following planets:
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The autocannon/2 was manufactured on the following planets:
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===Armstrong===
 
===Armstrong===
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As fitted on the Vulcan, the armstrong fires 60mm shells.<ref name="ACoPp4">''A Cover of Paint'', p. 4</ref>
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As fitted on the ''[[Vulcan]]'', the Armstrong fired 60mm shells.<ref name="ACoPp4">''A Cover of Paint'', p. 4</ref>
 
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===Armstrong JJ-Lite===
 
===Armstrong JJ-Lite===
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As fitted on the Vulcan, the armstrong fires 60mm shells.<ref name="ACoPp4">''A Cover of Paint'', p. 4</ref>
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As fitted on the ''[[Vulcan]]'', the Armstrong fired 60mm shells.<ref name="ACoPp4">''A Cover of Paint'', p. 4</ref>
 
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===Whirlwind-L===
 
===Whirlwind-L===
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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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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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Revision as of 19:02, 25 August 2022

Autocannon.jpg
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]

Description

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 mm-203 mm) and rates of fire. Due to this, autocannons were grouped into generic "classes" of autocannons with 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 range60 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

The autocannon/2 was manufactured on the following planets:

Armstrong

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

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

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Atreus Imperator Automatic Weaponry Mauler [10]
Nanking Kallon Industries Partisan [11]

Mydron D

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]
ED-X4M-A Crosscut MOD [13]

SarLon-2

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Furillo Lockheed/CBM Corporation Warrior [14]

Whirlwind-L

The dual-autocannons mounted on the "older model" Blackjack had a caliber of 40mm.[15]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Kathil General Motors Blackjack destroyed 2796 [16]

ZeusBolt

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Canopus Canopus Industries Alpha Pike [17]
Lucius Zhao [18]

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

  1. ↑ Interstellar Operations, p. 118, "Prototype Dates For Basic Weapons Table"
  2. ↑ 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. ↑ 3.0 3.1 TechManual, p. 317, "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
  4. ↑ TechManual, pp. 207-208, "Autocannons"
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 A Cover of Paint, p. 4
  6. ↑ Handbook: House Steiner, p. 123
  7. ↑ Handbook: House Marik, p. 115
  8. ↑ Technical Readout: 3025 Revised, p. 42
  9. ↑ :Technical Readout: Jihad, p. 46
  10. ↑ Objective Raids, p. 120,
  11. ↑ Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, p. 112
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Handbook: House Davion, p. 152
  13. ↑ Technical Readout: Irregulars, p. 28, "Crosscut LoggerMech MOD"
  14. ↑ Technical Readout: 3026 Revised, p. 20
  15. ↑ Tales from the Cracked Canopy: Giving Up
  16. ↑ Technical Readout: 3025, p. 75
  17. ↑ Technical Readout: 3026 Revised, p. 70
  18. ↑ Technical Readout: Irregulars, p. 14, "Lucius Zhao Escort Carrier"

Bibliography

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