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− | | name = | + | | name = Heavy Recoilless Rifle |
| Type = Ballistic | | Type = Ballistic | ||
| Tech Base = [[Clan]] / [[Inner Sphere]] | | Tech Base = [[Clan]] / [[Inner Sphere]] | ||
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− | == | + | ==Overview== |
− | Recoilless rifles | + | The '''Heavy Recoilless Rifle''' is the heaviest of the three types of recoilles rifles in use by military forces of the [[31st Century]]. Based on designs dating back to the mid-20th Century, recoilless rifles launch a high-explosive fin-stabilized rocket at a target while simultaneously venting high-velocity gas, known as backblast, out the rear end of the weapon. The backblast can be dangerous, which for the heavy rifle extends out to a range of 10 meters, but allows for recoilless fire and greater thrust potential. The result is a rocket traveling at greater velocities than normal missiles, making them effectively immune to [[anti-missile system]]s and contributing to their growing popularity as these systems proliferate.<ref>''A Time of War'', p. 276</ref> |
− | + | Heavy recoilless rifles require a crew of three to operate and are far too heavy to be shoulder-fired, but their considerable firepower makes them popular as a defensive emplacement weapon. It can also fire a variety of [[Ordnance Types|ordnance types]] except for FASCAM and flares.<ref>''Lostech'', p. 41</ref> | |
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+ | These rifles have also been adapted from their infantry-scale versions for use as [[Battle Armor]] weapons, and were first employed as such by the [[Capellan Confederation]] during the [[Capellan-St. Ives War]], mounting them on numerous field refits of the [[Inner Sphere Standard]] and [[Fa Shih]] armors.<ref>''TechManual'', p. 268</ref> | ||
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+ | ==Notes== | ||
+ | <div class="gamerules"> | ||
+ | ===Specification=== | ||
+ | : '''Item''':Recoilles Rifle, Heavy | ||
+ | : '''Equipment Rating''': C/B-B-A/D | ||
+ | : '''Armor Piercing/Base Damage''': (E) | ||
+ | : '''Range''': 70/225/450/700 meters | ||
+ | : '''Shots''': 1 | ||
+ | : '''Cost/Reload''': 4000/* | ||
+ | : '''Affiliation''': - | ||
+ | : '''Mass/Reload''': 60kg/4kg | ||
+ | : '''Notes''': Crew: 3; Backblast 10m | ||
+ | <ref>''A Time of War'', p. 274</ref> | ||
+ | </div> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
− | == | + | |
+ | ==Biblography== | ||
+ | *''[[A Time of War]]'' | ||
+ | *''[[Lostech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide]]'' | ||
*''[[TechManual]]'' | *''[[TechManual]]'' | ||
− | [[Category:Weapons | + | [[Category:Recoilless Weapons (Support Weapons)]] |
+ | [[Category:Support Weapons]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Battle Armor Weapons]] |
Revision as of 14:43, 30 June 2012
Heavy Recoilless Rifle | |
Production information | |
Type | Ballistic |
Tech Base | Clan / Inner Sphere |
Year Availability | mid-20th century |
Technical specifications | |
Damage | 3 |
Minimum Range | 0 |
Short Range | 2 |
Medium Range | 4 |
Long Range | 6 |
Mass | 375 kg |
Space Slots | 3 |
Cost (unloaded) | 5,000[1] |
BV (2.0) | 22[2] |
Overview
The Heavy Recoilless Rifle is the heaviest of the three types of recoilles rifles in use by military forces of the 31st Century. Based on designs dating back to the mid-20th Century, recoilless rifles launch a high-explosive fin-stabilized rocket at a target while simultaneously venting high-velocity gas, known as backblast, out the rear end of the weapon. The backblast can be dangerous, which for the heavy rifle extends out to a range of 10 meters, but allows for recoilless fire and greater thrust potential. The result is a rocket traveling at greater velocities than normal missiles, making them effectively immune to anti-missile systems and contributing to their growing popularity as these systems proliferate.[3]
Heavy recoilless rifles require a crew of three to operate and are far too heavy to be shoulder-fired, but their considerable firepower makes them popular as a defensive emplacement weapon. It can also fire a variety of ordnance types except for FASCAM and flares.[4]
These rifles have also been adapted from their infantry-scale versions for use as Battle Armor weapons, and were first employed as such by the Capellan Confederation during the Capellan-St. Ives War, mounting them on numerous field refits of the Inner Sphere Standard and Fa Shih armors.[5]
Notes
Specification
- Item:Recoilles Rifle, Heavy
- Equipment Rating: C/B-B-A/D
- Armor Piercing/Base Damage: (E)
- Range: 70/225/450/700 meters
- Shots: 1
- Cost/Reload: 4000/*
- Affiliation: -
- Mass/Reload: 60kg/4kg
- Notes: Crew: 3; Backblast 10m