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==Technical Availability==
 
:Weapon / Item: Autocannon/5
 
:Cost: 125
 
:Age of War –Star League :uncommon
 
:Succession War: uncommon
 
:Clan Invasion – Present: rare
 
:Introduced: 2250TH/—
 
:Extinction: — / 2850
 
:Reintroduced: NA / NA
 
<ref> Techmanual p. 289</ref>
 
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
 
*''[[BattleTech Master Rules]]''
 
*''[[BattleTech Master Rules]]''

Revision as of 12:07, 12 April 2011

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Autocannon/5
Production information
Type Ballistic (Direct Fire)
Tech Base Inner Sphere
Year Availability 2250 (TH)
Technical specifications
Heat 1
Damage 5
Minimum Range 3
Short Range 1-6
Medium Range 7-12
Long Range 13-18
Tons 8
Critical Slots 4
Ammo Per Ton 20
Cost (unloaded) 125,000
Ammo Cost (per ton) 4,500
BV (1.0) 70
BV (2.0) 70

Description

The Autocannon is a direct-fire ballistic weapon, firing HEAP (High-Explosive Armor-Piercing) rounds at targets either singly or in bursts.

Different manufacturers and models of autocannons have different calibers (25mm-203mm) and rates of fire. Due to this, autocannons are grouped into generic "classes" of autocannons with common damage ratings, with Autocannon/5s usually having a long range with a small to moderate damage level.

An example of the rating system: the Crusher Super Heavy Cannon is a 150mm weapon firing ten shells per "shot", while the Chemjet Gun is a 185mm weapon firing much slower, but causing higher damage. Despite their differences, both are classified as Autocannon/20s due to their damage output.

Models

The Autocannon/5 is manufactured on the following planets:

Brand Planet Company
Armstrong J11 Al Na'ir Scarborough Manufacturers
Armstrong J11 Scarborough Scarborough Limited
Armstrong J11 Ramora United Outworlders Corporation
Deleon 5 Kalidasa Quikscell Company
GM Whirlwind Kathil General Motors
GM Whirlwind Arc-Royal TharHes Industries
Mydron C Bithinia Bithinian Ballistics
Pontiac Light Sterope Sterope Defense Industries

References

Bibliography