Hyper-Velocity AutoCannons

The Hyper-Velocity AutoCannon (HVAC) is a modernization of the standard AutoCannon line-up.

Overview

HVACs improve upon ACs of the same caliber by offering longer range and a slightly higher bullet velocity, for example, the HVAC2 has a range of 1500m, compared to the AC2's range of 1200m. Only Inner Sphere units use the HVAC weapon system.

HVACs currently come in the /2 and /10 calibers. There is no HVAC equivalent to the AC20 in MWLL, and HVAC5 hasn't yet appeared in game, due to it being allegedly redundant to the Light Gauss in role and performance.

Weapon Stats

Weapon	Max Range	Dmg Drop Range	Dmg Drop /m	Hit Damage/Shot	Damage Type	Splash Damage/Shot	Damage Type	Sec. Splash Damage/Shot	Sec. Damage Type	Splash Radius (prm/sec)	Shots /min	Sustained DPS	Heat /Shot	Ammo /ton	Ammo cost /ton
HVAC2	1500m	1500m	10	12 x 23	Light Kinetic	12 x 23	Light Kinetic	12 x 5	Frag	0.5m / 1.0m	8.8	114	25	360	500
HVAC10	955m	950m	100	225	Heavy Kinetic	225	Energy	550	Frag	1.45m / 2.8m	22.5	199	34	22	1000

	All stats are current as of release 0.14.10

Gameplay & Hints

HVAC2

• Fires bursts of 12 projectiles dealing Light Kinetic damage offering bonus damage against against Vehicles and Air units
• Extreme long range

HVAC10

• Fires single high explosive projectile causing intensive screenshake and splash damage

Canon

Hyper-Velocity Autocannons are ballistic weapons first developed by the Capellan Confederation in the 3050s based on standard Autocannons common to many Inner Sphere units. HVACs feature an extended range in comparison to standard ACs of the same calibre without sacrificing damage output. In order to carry the propellant necessary for the shells to travel so far, each HVAC round is larger than its equivalent AC counterpart, meaning that less ammo is carried per ton. This difference in the type of round required also means that HVACs are incompatible with the specialized munitions available to regular ACs such as precision or armor-piercing rounds.

BattleTech reference

Usage

The following Inner Sphere assets equip HVACs:

HVAC2	HVAC10
Rifleman (A) Mauler (B) Partisan (C)	Hollander II (G) Bushwacker (Pr) Warhammer (B) Mauler (G) Fafnir (F) Demolisher (C)

	All lists are current as of release 0.14.10