Difference between revisions of "Autocannon/2"

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| name = Autocannon/2
 
| name = Autocannon/2
| Type = [[Ballistic Weapon]]
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| Type = Ballistic (Direct Fire)
 
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]
 
| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]
| Year Availability = TBD
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| Year Availability = c. 2300
 
| Heat = 1
 
| Heat = 1
 
| Damage = 2
 
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| Ammo Cost (per ton) = 1,000
 
| Ammo Cost (per ton) = 1,000
 
| BV (1.0) = 37
 
| BV (1.0) = 37
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| BV (2.0) = 37
 
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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.
 
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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==References==
 
==References==
[[BattleTech Master Rules]]<br>
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*[[BattleTech Master Rules]]
[[Technical Readout: 3025]]<br>
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*[[Total Warfare]]
[[Technical Readout: 3050]]
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*[[TechManual]]
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*[[Technical Readout: 3025]]
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*[[Technical Readout: 3050]]
  
 
[[Category:Weapons]]
 
[[Category:Weapons]]

Revision as of 21:01, 29 September 2007

Autocannon/2
Production information
Type Ballistic (Direct Fire)
Tech Base Inner Sphere
Year Availability c. 2300
Technical specifications
Heat 1
Damage 2
Minimum Range 4
Short Range 1-8
Medium Range 9-16
Long Range 17-24
Tons 6
Critical Slots 1
Ammo Per Ton 45
Cost (unloaded) 75,000
Ammo Cost (per ton) 1,000
BV (1.0) 37
BV (2.0) 37

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 a very small damage output.

An example of the rating system: the Crusher Super Heavy Cannon is a 150mm weapon firing ten shells per "shot", while the Chemjet Gun is a 185mm weapon firing much slower, but causing higher damage. Despite their differences, both are classified as Autocannon/20s due to their damage output.

Models

The Autocannon/2 is manufactured on the following planets:

Brand Planet Company
Imperator Smoothie-2 Atreus Imperator Automatic Weaponry
Mydron D Gulkana Yeffters Weapons Factory
ZeusBolt Dunianshire Canopus Industries Alpha

References