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Revision as of 15:22, 20 May 2021

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Autocannon/5
Production information
Type Ballistic (Direct Fire)
Tech Base Inner Sphere
Year Availability 2240 (TA)[1]
Technical specifications
Heat 1[1]
Damage 5[1]
Minimum Range 3[1]
Short Range 1-6[1]
Medium Range 7-12[1]
Long Range 13-18[1]
Tons 8[1]
Critical Slots 4
Ammo Per Ton 20
Cost (unloaded) 125,000
Ammo Cost (per ton) 4,500[1]
BV (1.0) 70
BV (2.0) 70[2]
5 (Ammo)[2]
9 (Ammo)[2]

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.

An Autocannon/5 can use special munitions to increase its effectiveness.

History

Designed for the Terran Alliance, the prototype version of this cannon was among first autocannons ever made. It first appeared in 2240[3] and was designed to improve the Alliance's military arsenal cope with newer armor being introduced during the time.[1] Examples of the Prototype AC/5 being used was on the Saturn-Class Patrol Ship in 2243.[4]

Models

Arcturan Arms Longarm Series

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Arcturus Arcturan Arms Marsden I [5]

Armstrong J11

Designed by Armstrong Industries of the Free Worlds League, The 80mm Armstrong J11 autocannon is a reliable weapon with only a small chance of the weapon jamming when the barrel or receiver assembly are extremely hot.[6][7]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Bell Armstrong Industries Clint [8]
Al Na'ir Scarborough Limited Scimitar [9]
Ramora United Outworlders Corporation Vedette [10]
Dunianshire Majesty Metals and Manufacturing Shadow Hawk [11]

Defiance Type J

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Hesperus II Defiance Industries Sentinel , Zeus, Overlord [12][13]
Furillo Defiance Industries Zeus [13]

Deleon 5

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Kalidasa Quickscell Company Scorpion Light Tank [14]

General Motors Whirlwind

Famously mounted on the General Motors Marauder BattleMech, this autocannon fires 120mm shells in three round bursts.[15][16]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Alarion Bowie Industries Union [13]
Carlisle Bowie Industries Marauder [13]
Kathil General Motors Marauder [17]
Quentin Independence Weaponry Marauder [18]
Gibson Free Worlds Defense Industries Marauder [19]
Gibson Ronin Inc Marauder [19]

Flak Autocannon

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Luthien Loyalty , Kirklin , Nanking Partisan [20]

Imperator-A

Carried on the Rifleman, Imperator-A autocannons fired in five-round bursts.[21]

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Luthien Luthien Armor Works Dragon [22]
Quentin Independence Weaponry Rifleman [23]
Hesperus II Defiance Industries Banshee [24]
Twycross Trellshire Heavy Industries Rifleman [13]
Pandora Red Devil Industries Rifleman [13]
Talon Kallon Weapon Industries Rifleman [25]
Thermopolis Kallon Weapon Industries Rifleman [19]
Ward Ceres Metals Industries Rifleman [26]

Mydron C

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Bithinia Bithinian Ballistics UrbanMech [27]
Quentin Independence Weaponry JagerMech [28]
Talon Kallon Weapon Industries JagerMech [25]

Oriente Autocannon

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Irian , Shiro III Irian Technologies Hermes II [19]

Pontiac Light

Manufactured within the Taurian Concordat, the Pontiac Light is frequently used on locally manufactured 'Mechs and combat vehicles.

Manufactured on Manufactured by Typically used in References
Sterope Sterope Defense Industries Striker , Marauder , Vedette [citation needed]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 TechManual, pp. 207-208, "Autocannons"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 TechManual, p. 317, "Inner Sphere Weapons and Equipment BV Table"
  3. ↑ Interstellar Operations, p. 217 Additional Alternate Era Weapons and Equipment - "Prototype AC/5 introduction year noted in Table."
  4. ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 2, pp. 14 & 31 "Saturn Patrol Ship"
  5. ↑ Era Digest: Age of War, p. 23
  6. ↑ "Decision at Thunder Rift", ch. 32
  7. ↑ "Operation Excalibur", Ch. 3
  8. ↑ Technical Readout: 3025, p. 38
  9. ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 103
  10. ↑ Objectives: The Clans, p.19 - Vedette listed being produced on Mitchella plant.
  11. ↑ Objective Raids, p. 152
  12. ↑ Technical Readout: 3026 Revised, p. 40
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 13.5 Handbook: House Steiner, p. 123
  14. ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 35
  15. ↑ "Decision at Thunder Rift", ch. 1
  16. ↑ The Price of Glory (PDF Edition), p. 8
  17. ↑ Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 66
  18. ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 298
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 19.3 Handbook: House Marik, p. 115
  20. ↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 88
  21. ↑ Warrior: En Garde, Ch. 55
  22. ↑ Technical Readout: 3025, p. 75
  23. ↑ Technical Readout: 3025, p. 83
  24. ↑ Technical Readout: 3025 Revised, p. 118
  25. ↑ 25.0 25.1 Handbook: House Davion, p. 152
  26. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named occ4
  27. ↑ Objective Raids, p. 142
  28. ↑ Technical Readout: 3025, p. 89

Bibliography

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