Autocannon/5

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