Difference between revisions of "Light Recoilless Rifle"
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
| − | The '''Light Recoilless Rifle''' is the lightest of the three types of recoilless rifles in use by military forces of the [[31st Century]]. Based on designs dating back to the mid-20th Century, recoilless rifles launch a high-explosive fin-stabilized rocket at a target while simultaneously venting high-velocity gas, known as backblast, out the rear end of the weapon. The backblast | + | The '''Light Recoilless Rifle''' is the lightest of the three types of recoilless rifles in use by military forces of the [[31st Century]]. Based on designs dating back to the mid-20th Century, recoilless rifles launch a high-explosive fin-stabilized rocket at a target while simultaneously venting high-velocity gas, known as backblast, out the rear end of the weapon. The backblast, which for the light rifle extends out only to two meters, can be dangerous, but allows for recoilless fire and greater thrust potential. The result is a rocket traveling at greater velocities than normal missiles, making them effectively immune to [[anti-missile system]]s and contributing to their growing popularity as these systems proliferate.<ref>''A Time of War'', p. 276</ref> |
Light recoilless rifles are shoulder-fired weapons which, while lacking in firepower, make up for it by the ability to be effectively operated by a single person. It can also fire a variety of [[Ordnance Types|ordnance types]] except for FASCAM and flares.<ref>''Lostech'', p. 41</ref> | Light recoilless rifles are shoulder-fired weapons which, while lacking in firepower, make up for it by the ability to be effectively operated by a single person. It can also fire a variety of [[Ordnance Types|ordnance types]] except for FASCAM and flares.<ref>''Lostech'', p. 41</ref> | ||
| − | These rifles have also been adapted from their infantry-scale versions for use as [[Battle Armor]] weapons, and were first employed as such by the [[Capellan Confederation]] during the [[Capellan-St. Ives War]], mounting them on numerous field refits of the [[Inner Sphere Standard]] and [[Fa Shih]] armors.<ref>''TechManual'', p. 268</ref> | + | These rifles have also been adapted from their infantry-scale versions for use as [[Battle Armor]] weapons, and were first employed as such by the [[Capellan Confederation]] during the [[Capellan-St. Ives War]], mounting them on numerous field refits of the [[Inner Sphere Standard]] and [[Fa Shih]] armors.<ref>''TechManual'', p. 268</ref> |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
Revision as of 10:40, 8 October 2012
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| Light Recoilless Rifle | |
| Production information | |
| Type | Ballistic |
| Tech Base | Clan / Inner Sphere |
| Year Availability | mid-20th century |
| Technical specifications | |
| Damage | 2 |
| Minimum Range | 0 |
| Short Range | 2 |
| Medium Range | 4 |
| Long Range | 6 |
| Mass | 175 kg |
| Space Slots | 2 |
| Cost (unloaded) | 1,000 |
| BV (2.0) | 12[1] |
Overview
The Light Recoilless Rifle is the lightest of the three types of recoilless rifles in use by military forces of the 31st Century. Based on designs dating back to the mid-20th Century, recoilless rifles launch a high-explosive fin-stabilized rocket at a target while simultaneously venting high-velocity gas, known as backblast, out the rear end of the weapon. The backblast, which for the light rifle extends out only to two meters, can be dangerous, but allows for recoilless fire and greater thrust potential. The result is a rocket traveling at greater velocities than normal missiles, making them effectively immune to anti-missile systems and contributing to their growing popularity as these systems proliferate.[2]
Light recoilless rifles are shoulder-fired weapons which, while lacking in firepower, make up for it by the ability to be effectively operated by a single person. It can also fire a variety of ordnance types except for FASCAM and flares.[3]
These rifles have also been adapted from their infantry-scale versions for use as Battle Armor weapons, and were first employed as such by the Capellan Confederation during the Capellan-St. Ives War, mounting them on numerous field refits of the Inner Sphere Standard and Fa Shih armors.[4]
Notes
Specification
- Item:Recoilles Rifle, Light
- Equipment Rating: C/B-B-A/D
- Armor Piercing/Base Damage: (C)
- Range: 50/180/375/600 meters
- Shots: 1
- Cost/Reload: 300/*
- Affiliation: -
- Mass/Reload: 8kg/600g
- Notes: Encumbering; Backblast 2m