AutoCannon 5

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This is about a specific weapon component. For the general type of weapon, see AutoCannons. For its vertical weapon cycle and its rules, see Basic AutoCannon line. For an overview of the diferring AutoCannon/5 types, see AutoCannon 5 variants.
The AutoCannon/5 is a direct-fire ballistic weapon. It belong to the Autocannons family.

An AC/5 normally deals damage up to long range by firing HEAP (High-Explosive Armor-Piercing) rounds at targets either singly or in bursts.

An AutoCannon/5 can use special munitions that modify the properties of the shot.

History[edit]

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]

Autocannon ratings[edit]

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.

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References[edit]

  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. "Decision at Thunder Rift", ch. 32
  6. "Operation Excalibur", Ch. 3
  7. Technical Readout: 3025, p. 38
  8. Technical Readout: 3039, p. 35
  9. "Decision at Thunder Rift", ch. 1
  10. The Price of Glory (PDF Edition), p. 8
  11. 11.0 11.1 Warrior: En Garde, Ch. 55

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