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The '''Autocannon''' is a direct-fire ballistic weapon, firing HEAP (''H''igh-''E''xplosive ''A''rmor-''P''iercing) rounds at targets either singly or in bursts.
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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/5'''s usually having a long range with a small to moderate damage level.
 
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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/20|Autocannon/20s]] due to their damage output.
An autocannon is a direct fire, ballistic weapon.  They fire high velocity, high-explosive, armor-piercing rounds, either singly or in bursts, and are classified by the damage they inflict - in other words, super-sized machine guns.  Calibers in published Battletech works range from 25mm to 203mm. Different manufacturers and models of autocannons have different calibers and rates of fire, grouping into generic "classes" of autocannons with common performances. For example, the Crusher Super Heavy Cannon is a 150mm weapon that fires 10 shells per "shot," while the Chemjet Gun is a 185mm weapon firing more slowly, but both are class-20 autocannons.
 
 
 
The autocannon/5 (AC/5) is a long-range weapon that inflicts moderate to low damage.
 
  
 
==Models==
 
==Models==
 
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The Autocannon/5 is manufactured on the following planets:
AC-5 is manufactured on the following planets:
 
  
 
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==References==
 
==References==
 
 
[[BattleTech Master Rules]]<br>
 
[[BattleTech Master Rules]]<br>
 
[[Technical Readout: 3025]]<br>
 
[[Technical Readout: 3025]]<br>

Revision as of 22:46, 13 January 2007

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

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.

Models

The Autocannon/5 is manufactured on the following planets:

Brand Planet Company
Armstrong J11 Al Na'ir Scarborough Manufacturers
Armstrong J11 Scarborough Scarborough Limited
Armstrong J11 Ramora United Outworlders Corporation
Deleon 5 Kalidasa Quikscell Company
GM Whirlwind Kathil General Motors
GM Whirlwind Arc-Royal TharHes Industries
Mydron C Bithinia Bithinian Ballistics
Pontiac Light Sterope Sterope Defense Industries

References

BattleTech Master Rules
Technical Readout: 3025
Technical Readout: 3058