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| − | The '''Medium Recoilless Rifle''' is one of 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 can be dangerous, which for the medium rifle extends out to a range of 5 meters, 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> | + | The '''Medium Recoilless Rifle''' is one of 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 can be dangerous, which for the medium rifle extends out to a range of 5 meters, 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> |
Medium recoilless rifles are shoulder-fired weapons but require a second crewman to load the weapon. The most common version of this rifle, the Model BS-20, is produced by the [[Lyran]] corporation Steins Armaments and has been in production since [[2749]] when it was first ordered for the [[Star League Defense Forces]]. It can also fire a variety of [[Ordnance Types|ordnance types]] except for FASCAM and flares.<ref>''Lostech'', p. 41</ref> | Medium recoilless rifles are shoulder-fired weapons but require a second crewman to load the weapon. The most common version of this rifle, the Model BS-20, is produced by the [[Lyran]] corporation Steins Armaments and has been in production since [[2749]] when it was first ordered for the [[Star League Defense Forces]]. It can also fire a variety of [[Ordnance Types|ordnance types]] except for FASCAM and flares.<ref>''Lostech'', p. 41</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 16:37, 8 January 2014
Overview
The Medium Recoilless Rifle is one of 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 can be dangerous, which for the medium rifle extends out to a range of 5 meters, 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.[1]
Medium recoilless rifles are shoulder-fired weapons but require a second crewman to load the weapon. The most common version of this rifle, the Model BS-20, is produced by the Lyran corporation Steins Armaments and has been in production since 2749 when it was first ordered for the Star League Defense Forces. It can also fire a variety of ordnance types except for FASCAM and flares.[2]
Notes
Specification
- Item:Recoilles Rifle, Medium
- Equipment Rating: C/B-B-A/D
- Armor Piercing/Base Damage: (D)
- Range: 60/200/390/640 meters
- Shots: 1
- Cost/Reload: 2000/*
- Affiliation: -
- Mass/Reload: 32kg/2kg
- Notes: Crew: 2; Backblast 5m