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| − | + | == Description == | |
| + | The '''medium recoilless rifle''' is one of 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 medium rifle extends out to a range of 5 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="LT:TMWEGp41">''Lostech'', p. 41, "Recoilless Rifle - Light Recoilless Rifle"</ref><ref name="AToWp276">''A Time of War'', p. 276, "Recoilless Rifles"</ref> | ||
| − | == | + | Medium recoilless rifles are shoulder-fired weapons but require a second crewman to load the weapon. The most common version of this rifle, the Model BS-20, is produced by the [[Lyran]] corporation Steins Armaments and has been in production since [[2749]] when it was first ordered for the [[Star League Defense Force]]. It can also fire a variety of [[Ordnance Types|ordnance types]] except for FASCAM and flares.<ref name="LT:TMWEGp41"/> |
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| + | == Rules == | ||
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| − | ===Specification=== | + | |
| − | : '''Item''': | + | === Specification === |
| + | : '''Item''':Recoilless Rifle, Medium<ref name="AToWp274">''A Time of War'', p. 274, "Recoilless Rifles - Table"</ref> | ||
: '''Equipment Rating''': C/B-B-A/D | : '''Equipment Rating''': C/B-B-A/D | ||
: '''Armor Piercing/Base Damage''': (D) | : '''Armor Piercing/Base Damage''': (D) | ||
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: '''Mass/Reload''': 32kg/2kg | : '''Mass/Reload''': 32kg/2kg | ||
: '''Notes''': Crew: 2; Backblast 5m | : '''Notes''': Crew: 2; Backblast 5m | ||
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| − | ==References== | + | == References == |
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| − | == | + | == Bibliography == |
| − | *''[[A Time of War]]'' | + | * ''[[A Time of War]]'' |
| − | *''[[Lostech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide]]'' | + | * ''[[Lostech: The MechWarrior Equipment Guide]]'' |
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3026]]'' | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:42, 8 January 2023
Description[edit]
The medium recoilless rifle is one of 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 medium rifle extends out to a range of 5 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]
Medium recoilless rifles are shoulder-fired weapons but require a second crewman to load the weapon. The most common version of this rifle, the Model BS-20, is produced by the Lyran corporation Steins Armaments and has been in production since 2749 when it was first ordered for the Star League Defense Force. It can also fire a variety of ordnance types except for FASCAM and flares.[1]
Rules[edit]
Specification[edit]
- Item:Recoilless Rifle, Medium[3]
- Equipment Rating: C/B-B-A/D
- Armor Piercing/Base Damage: (D)
- Range: 60/200/390/640 meters
- Shots: 1
- Cost/Reload: 2000/*
- Affiliation: -
- Mass/Reload: 32kg/2kg
- Notes: Crew: 2; Backblast 5m