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| − | | | + | ==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 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> |
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| − | + | 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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| − | + | == Rules == | |
| + | <div class="gamerules"> | ||
| − | + | === Specification === | |
| − | == | + | : '''Item''':Recoilless Rifle, Heavy<ref name="AToWp274">''A Time of War'', p. 274, "Recoilless Rifle - Table"</ref> |
| − | : | + | : '''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 |
| − | + | </div> | |
| − | + | == References == | |
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| − | ==Bibliography== | + | == Bibliography == |
| − | *''[[TechManual]]'' | + | * ''[[A Time of War]]'' |
| + | * ''[[Lostech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[TechManual]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3026]]'' | ||
| − | [[Category:Weapons]] | + | [[Category:Infantry Weapons subject to Rules Review]] |
Latest revision as of 20:41, 8 January 2023
Overview[edit]
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[edit]
Specification[edit]
- 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