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| image = [[File:Ultra Autocannon.jpg|191px]]
 
| image = [[File:Ultra Autocannon.jpg|191px]]
 
| name = Ultra AC/20
 
| name = Ultra AC/20
| Type = Ballistic (Rapid-Fire)
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| Type = ballistic (rapid-fire)
 
| Tech Base = Clan / Inner Sphere (IS)
 
| Tech Base = Clan / Inner Sphere (IS)
 
| Year Availability =  
 
| Year Availability =  
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IS = 5
 
IS = 5
 
| Cost (unloaded) =  
 
| Cost (unloaded) =  
Clan = 480,000
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Clan = 480,000 [[C-bill]]s
IS = 480,000
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IS = 480,000 C-bills
 
| Ammo Cost (per ton) =  
 
| Ammo Cost (per ton) =  
Clan = 20,000
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Clan = 20,000 C-bills
IS = 20,000
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IS = 20,000 C-bills
 
| BV (2.0) =  
 
| BV (2.0) =  
 
Clan = 335<ref name=TM318>''TechManual'', p. 318, "Clan Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref><br> 42 (Ammo)<ref name=TM318/>
 
Clan = 335<ref name=TM318>''TechManual'', p. 318, "Clan Weapons and Equipment BV Table"</ref><br> 42 (Ammo)<ref name=TM318/>
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==Description==
 
==Description==
The '''Ultra AC/20''' is the largest bore [[Ultra Autocannon]]. Like all Ultra autocannons, it is capable of twice the rate of fire of a standard autocannon, doubling its heat output and, potentially, its damage. Only the brand new [[Clan]] [[HAG 40]] can match the sheer damage output of the Ultra AC/20, though even that cannot place 20 points of damage squarely in a single target area. The only weapons that are capable of delivering more damage to one location are the [[Heavy Gauss Rifle]] and the experimental [[Improved Heavy Gauss]].
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The '''Ultra AC/20''' (also '''UAC/20''') was the largest bore [[Ultra autocannon]]. Like all Ultra autocannons, it was capable of twice the rate of fire of a standard autocannon, doubling its heat output and—potentially—its damage. Only the [[Clan]] [[HAG 40]] could match the sheer damage output of the Ultra AC/20. The only weapons capable of delivering more damage to one location were the [[heavy Gauss rifle]] and the experimental [[improved heavy Gauss]].
  
 
== Variants ==
 
== Variants ==
In the years between the [[Second Exodus]] and the beginning of [[Operation KLONDIKE]] the nascent [[Clan]]s began development of what would become the Ultra Autocannon/20. Experimental prototype versions of this new weapon were used during Operation KLONDIKE in small quantities. The Clan Prototype Ultra Autocannon/20 available during this period has identical stats to the Inner Sphere Ultra Autocannon/20, with the following differences: the Ultra Autocannon/20 occupies one additional critical slot, and suffers a weapon jam on a to-hit result of 2 or 3.<ref name="H:OKp156">''Historical: Operation KLONDIKE'', p. 156-157, "Prototype Clan Systems"</ref>
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In the years between the [[Second Exodus]] and the beginning of [[Operation KLONDIKE]], the nascent [[Clan]]s began development of what would become the Ultra AC/20. Experimental prototype versions of this new weapon were used during Operation KLONDIKE in small quantities. The Clan prototype Ultra AC/20 available during this period had identical stats to the Inner Sphere Ultra AC/20 required additional mounting space and was more prone to jamming.<ref name="H:OKp156">''Historical: Operation KLONDIKE'', pp. 156-157, "Prototype Clan Systems"</ref>
  
 
==Models==
 
==Models==
The Ultra AC/20 is manufactured on the following planets in the [[Inner Sphere]]:
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The Ultra AC/20 was manufactured on the following planets in the [[Inner Sphere]]:
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===Aero-Model 4===
 
===Aero-Model 4===
 
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===Devastator===
 
===Devastator===
The Devastator is built to Clan specifications and has a calibre of 200mm.<ref name=TPoGc8>''The Price of Duty'', ch. 8</ref>
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The Devastator was built to Clan specifications and had a caliber of 200 mm.<ref name=TPoGc8>''The Price of Duty'', ch. 8</ref>
 
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|'''Manufactured on'''   
 
|'''Manufactured on'''   
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===Model SH===
 
===Model SH===
The Model SH Ultra Autocannon is built to Clan specifications.<ref name=TRO3067p126>''Technical Readout: 3067'' p. 126</ref>
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The Model SH Ultra Autocannon was built to Clan specifications.<ref name=TRO3067p126>''Technical Readout: 3067'', p. 126</ref>
 
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===Type 10===
 
===Type 10===
The Type 10 is a 120mm cannon.<ref name=ACtApP>''A Call to Arms'', Prologue</ref>
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The Type 10 was a 120 mm cannon.<ref name=ACtApP>''A Call to Arms'', Prologue</ref>
 
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| [[Yeffters Weapons Factory]] <ref>Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 56</ref>
 
| [[Yeffters Weapons Factory]] <ref>Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 56</ref>
 
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==Notes==
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* This article refers to a common object and addresses the object as a common noun. The preferred term is "Ultra AC/20" or "UAC/20" (except on section titles & table headings, where "Ultra Autocannon/20" is favored).
  
 
==References==
 
==References==

Revision as of 09:50, 26 August 2022

Ultra Autocannon.jpg
Ultra AC/20
Production information
Type ballistic (rapid-fire)
Tech Base Clan / Inner Sphere (IS)
Year Availability Clan = 2825 (CSV)

IS = 3060 (LA)

Technical specifications
Heat Clan = 7/shot

IS = 8/shot

Damage Clan = 20/shot

IS = 20/shot

Minimum Range Clan = 0

IS = 0

Short Range Clan = 1-4

IS = 1-3

Medium Range Clan = 5-8

IS = 4-7

Long Range Clan = 9-12

IS = 8-10

Tons Clan = 12

IS = 15

Critical Slots Clan = 8

IS = 10

Ammo Per Ton Clan = 5

IS = 5

Cost (unloaded) Clan = 480,000 C-bills

IS = 480,000 C-bills

Ammo Cost (per ton) Clan = 20,000 C-bills

IS = 20,000 C-bills

BV (2.0) Clan = 335[1]
42 (Ammo)[1]

IS = 281[2]
35 (Ammo)[2]



Description

The Ultra AC/20 (also UAC/20) was the largest bore Ultra autocannon. Like all Ultra autocannons, it was capable of twice the rate of fire of a standard autocannon, doubling its heat output and—potentially—its damage. Only the Clan HAG 40 could match the sheer damage output of the Ultra AC/20. The only weapons capable of delivering more damage to one location were the heavy Gauss rifle and the experimental improved heavy Gauss.

Variants

In the years between the Second Exodus and the beginning of Operation KLONDIKE, the nascent Clans began development of what would become the Ultra AC/20. Experimental prototype versions of this new weapon were used during Operation KLONDIKE in small quantities. The Clan prototype Ultra AC/20 available during this period had identical stats to the Inner Sphere Ultra AC/20 required additional mounting space and was more prone to jamming.[3]

Models

The Ultra AC/20 was manufactured on the following planets in the Inner Sphere:

Aero-Model 4

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Kirin Kirin Orbital Works SJ-3 Xerxes [4]

Defiance Thunder

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Hesperus II Defiance Industries Demolisher II Blitzkrieg Hauptmann [5][6]

Devastator

The Devastator was built to Clan specifications and had a caliber of 200 mm.[7]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Various Various Hunchback IIC [8]

Model SH

The Model SH Ultra Autocannon was built to Clan specifications.[9]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Sudeten Tokasha MechWorks Alpha Olivetti Weapons Kraken [10]

Type 10

The Type 10 was a 120 mm cannon.[11]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Luthien Luthien Armor Works SM1 Tank Destroyer [11]

Ceres Huang Di

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Menke St. Ives Ceres Metals Industries Po [12]

Type 20

Brand Planet Company
Devastator Tamaron Ashton 'Mech Production Complex
Mydron Gulkana Yeffters Weapons Factory [13]

Notes

  • This article refers to a common object and addresses the object as a common noun. The preferred term is "Ultra AC/20" or "UAC/20" (except on section titles & table headings, where "Ultra Autocannon/20" is favored).

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 TechManual, p. 318, "Clan Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
  2. 2.0 2.1 TechManual, p. 317, "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
  3. Historical: Operation KLONDIKE, pp. 156-157, "Prototype Clan Systems"
  4. Technical Readout: 3067 p. 168
  5. TRO 3060 p.30
  6. TRO 3060 p.94
  7. The Price of Duty, ch. 8
  8. :Technical Readout: Clan Invasion, p. 38
  9. Technical Readout: 3067, p. 126
  10. Technical Readout: 3055, p. 122
  11. 11.0 11.1 A Call to Arms, Prologue
  12. Technical Readout: 3085, p. 36
  13. Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, p. 56

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