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| − | The '''Heavy Recoilless Rifle''' is the heaviest of the three types of recoilles rifles in use by military forces of the [[ | + | The '''Heavy Recoilless Rifle''' is the heaviest of the three types of recoilles rifles in use by military forces of the [[thirty-first century]]. Based on designs dating back to the mid-[[twentieth 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> | 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> | ||
Revision as of 01:34, 5 June 2014
Overview
The Heavy Recoilless Rifle is the heaviest of the three types of recoilles rifles in use by military forces of the thirty-first century. Based on designs dating back to the mid-twentieth 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.[1]
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.[2]
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