Autocannon/2

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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]



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 a LRM, the Autocannon 2 class of cannon trades damage and mass for more utility in it's use. The weapon can be fired about 90 meters further than a 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 a 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
Vulcan [citation needed]

Imperator Smoothie-2

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Atreus Imperator Automatic Weaponry [citation needed]

Mydron D

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Gulkana Yeffters Weapons Factory [citation needed]

Whirlwind-2

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
[citation needed]

ZeusBolt

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Dunianshire Canopus Industries Alpha [citation needed]

References

  1. Interstellar Operations, p. 118, "Prototype Dates For Basic Weapons Table"
  2. 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. 3.0 3.1 TechManual, p. 317, "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
  4. TechManual, pp. 207-208, "Autocannons"
  5. A Cover of Paint, p. 4

Bibliography