Autocannon/2

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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]

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 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 fires 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]

SarLon-2

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Furillo Lockheed/CBM Corporation Warrior [13]

Whirlwind-L

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

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Canopus Canopus Industries Alpha Pike [16]

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: 3026 Revised, p. 20
  14. ↑ Tales from the Cracked Canopy: Giving Up
  15. ↑ Technical Readout: 3025, p. 75
  16. ↑ Technical Readout: 3026 Reveised, p. 70

Bibliography

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