Hyper-Velocity Autocannon/5

Hypervelocity AC/5
Production information
Type Ballistic (Direct, Longer Fire)
Tech Base Inner Sphere (IS) Experimental[1]
Year Availability 3059[2]
Technical specifications
Heat 3/shot[3]
Damage 5/shot
Minimum Range --
Short Range 1-8
Medium Range 9-16
Long Range 17-28[4]
Tons 12
Critical Slots 4
Ammo Per Ton 15
Cost (unloaded) 175,000
Ammo Cost (per ton) 3,000
BV (1.0) 109
BV (2.0) 109 (AC), 14 (ammo)[5]


Description

The Hypervelocity Autocannon/5 is based on the Autocannon/5. While it has the same damage class, it is capable of firing much further. However, in order to obtain the increased ballistic range, the hypervelocity ammo is larger, reducing the number of shots per ton of ammo. Like Ultra or Rotary autocannons, Hypervelocity autocannons are unable to make use of special munitions.

Models

Brand Planet Company

References

  1. Tactical Operations, p. 285
  2. Tactical Operations, p. 285
  3. Tactical Operations, p. 404
  4. Tactical Operations, p. 404
  5. Tactical Operations, p. 382

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