Tech: Autocannon

Autocannon
Prerequisites: Ballistic Weaponry Theory
Research Cost: $5
DescriptionAn autocannon or automatic cannon is a rapid-fire projectile weapon that fires armour piercing or explosive shells (as opposed to the bullet fired by a machine gun). Autocannons often have a larger calibre than a machine gun and are mechanically loaded for a faster rate of fire. Modern autocannons are usually vehicle-mounted or even remote-operated as in some naval applications. They can use a variety of ammunition: common shells include high-explosive dual-purpose types (HEDP), any variety of armour-piercing (AP) types, such as composite rigid (APCR) or discarding sabot types (APDS).
Autocannon's use chemical-based propellents and explosives.
Game Notes
Allows Autocannon Starship Component to be added to Starship designs.
Allows Autocannon Ammo Payload Starship Component to be added to Starship designs.
Allows Point Defense Autocannon Starship Component to be added to Starship designs.
Allows Point Defense Autocannon Ammo Payload Starship Component to be added to Starship designs.
Allows Autocannon Vehicle Component to be added to Vehicle Units.
Allows Autocannon Ammo Payload Vehicle Component to be added to Vehicle designs.
Category:Technology
Category:Starship Weapon Technology
Category:Vehicle Weapon Technology
Category:Weapon Technology
Category:Ballistic Weapon Technology