Autocannons
Light Autocannon
Light Autocannons are popular weapons because they are rugged, simple to design and inexpensive to field. Most come in the form of a Gear-sized rifle which uses clip or belt-fed ammunition. They are mounted in the turret and hull of several armored vehicles as secondary weapons.
The 25mm Riley M222 Autocannon is one of the most reliable weapons ever produced. It is used by almost all Hunter-class Gears and has been the basis for several designs. The southern Jäger trooper Gear uses a practically identical weapon made by Paxton Arms.
- Notable Examples
- 25mm Riley M222 Autocannon - A reliable weapon, it is used by almost all Hunter Heavy Gears and served as the basis for several other designs.[1]
- PR-25 Autocannon Rifle - The Southern Republic version of the M222 Autocannon Rifle used by their Jäger Heavy Gears.
Statistics
- Purpose: Anti-Gear/Anti-Infantry
- Effective Range: 800 m
- Penetration: 65mm
- Accuracy: Average
- Mode of Fire: Burst
- Usual Ammo Load: 60 shells
Medium Autocannon
The Medium Autocannon is a step up from its lighter counterpart and the next most popular cannon in the field. While having a lower rate-of-fire, both caliber and barrel length are increased for greater range and penetration.[2]
- Notable Examples
- 30mm Paxton MR25 Machinecannon - Standard issue weapon for the Black Mamba Heavy Gears.[2]
Statistics
- Purpose: Anti-Gear
- Effective Range: 1200 m
- Penetration: 105mm
- Accuracy: Average
- Mode of Fire: Burst
- Usual Ammo Load: 50 shells
Heavy Autocannon
The Heavy Autocannon is the main armament for most light tanks and heavier Gears. Using one or more barrels and a large autoloading system, these automatic cannons are generally belt-fed, though hand-held Gear versions also use ammo clips.[3]
- Notable Examples
Statistics
- Purpose: Anti-Gear
- Effective Range: 1200 m
- Penetration: 150mm
- Accuracy: Average
- Mode of Fire: Burst
- Usual Ammo Load: 30 shells