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Revision as of 10:40, 25 January 2022
Autocannon/2 | |
Production information | |
Type | Ballistic (Direct Fire) |
Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
Year Availability | 2290 (TA)[1] |
Technical specifications | |
Heat | 1[2] |
Damage | 2[2] |
Minimum Range | 4[2] |
Short Range | 1-8[2] |
Medium Range | 9-16[2] |
Long Range | 17-24[2] |
Tons | 6[2] |
Critical Slots | 1 |
Ammo Per Ton | 45[2] |
Cost (unloaded) | 75,000 |
Ammo Cost (per ton) | 1,000 |
BV (1.0) | 37 |
BV (2.0) | 37[3] 5 (Ammo)[3] |
Contents
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/2s having an extremely long range at the cost of having a very small damage output.[4]
When compared against an LRM, the Autocannon 2 class of cannon trades damage and mass for more utility in its use. The weapon can be fired about 90 meters further than an LRM volley in the "long range" bracket, where this weapon excels. It also has a minimum range which is 60 meters closer than a standard Inner Sphere LRM launcher. Lastly, the cannon also almost applies no heat to the vehicle when firing the cannon, compared to an LRM system.
An Autocannon/2 can use special munitions to increase its effectiveness.
Models
The Autocannon/2 is manufactured on the following planets:
Armstrong
As fitted on the Vulcan, the armstrong fires 60mm shells.[5]
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Coventry | Coventry Metal Works | Vulcan | [6] |
Tematagi | Nimakachi Fusion Products Limited | Vulcan | [7] |
Unknown | MatherTechno Incorporated | Vulcan | [8] |
Armstrong JJ-Lite
As fitted on the Vulcan, the armstrong fires 60mm shells.[5]
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Terra | Skobel MechWorks | Jackrabbit | [9] |
Imperator Smoothie-2
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Atreus | Imperator Automatic Weaponry | Mauler | [10] |
Nanking | Kallon Industries | Partisan | [11] |
Mydron D
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Gulkana | Yeffters Weapons Factory | Partisan | [citation needed] |
Talon | Kallon Weapon Industries | JagerMech | [12] |
Quentin | Independence Weaponry | JagerMech | [12] |
SarLon-2
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Furillo | Lockheed/CBM Corporation | Warrior | [13] |
Whirlwind-L
The dual-autocannons mounted on the "older model" Blackjack had a caliber of 40mm.[14]
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Kathil | General Motors | Blackjack destroyed 2796 | [15] |
ZeusBolt
Manufactured on | Manufactured by | Typically used in | References |
Canopus | Canopus Industries Alpha | Pike | [16] |
Lucius Zhao | [17] |
References
- ↑ Interstellar Operations, p. 118, "Prototype Dates For Basic Weapons Table"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Tech Manual, p. 341, "Inner Sphere Heavy Weapons And Equipment Table"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 TechManual, p. 317, "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
- ↑ TechManual, pp. 207-208, "Autocannons"
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 A Cover of Paint, p. 4
- ↑ Handbook: House Steiner, p. 123
- ↑ Handbook: House Marik, p. 115
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3025 Revised, p. 42
- ↑ :Technical Readout: Jihad, p. 46
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 120,
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade, p. 112
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Handbook: House Davion, p. 152
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3026 Revised, p. 20
- ↑ Tales from the Cracked Canopy: Giving Up
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3025, p. 75
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3026 Revised, p. 70
- ↑ Technical Readout: Irregulars, p. 14, "Lucius Zhao Escort Carrier"