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− | The '''Heavy Recoilless Rifle''' is the heaviest of the three types of | + | The '''Heavy Recoilless Rifle''' is the heaviest of the three types of recoilless 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 name="AToWp276">''A Time of War'', p. 276, "Recoilless Rifle"</ref><ref name="TMp268">''TechManual'', p. 268, "Recoilless Rifle"</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 name="LT:TMWEGp41">''LosTech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide'', p. 41, "Heavy Recoilless Rifle"</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 name="LT:TMWEGp41">''LosTech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide'', p. 41, "Heavy Recoilless Rifle"</ref> | ||
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=== Specification === | === Specification === | ||
− | : '''Item''': | + | : '''Item''':Recoilless Rifle, Heavy<ref name="AToWp274">''A Time of War'', p. 274, "Recoilless Rifle - Table"</ref> |
: '''Equipment Rating''': C/B-B-A/D | : '''Equipment Rating''': C/B-B-A/D | ||
: '''Armor Piercing/Base Damage''': (E) | : '''Armor Piercing/Base Damage''': (E) |
Revision as of 07:20, 24 February 2017
Overview
The Heavy Recoilless Rifle is the heaviest of the three types of recoilless 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][2]
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.[3]
Rules
Specification
- Item:Recoilless Rifle, Heavy[4]
- 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