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− | This weapon is essentially useless. It fires projectiles that are too slow to hit the smaller agile alien craft, yet too weak to pierce the armor of larger UFOs. Hoverbikes will be better served by using lasers and missiles. Perhaps its only effective use is against larger conventional craft, which you will likely never have to worry about all game. What the Auto Cannon lacks in utility, it makes up by coming with a free load of ammo on every Hoverbike, which can be sold separately for a base refund of $1500. |
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− | A small group of Hoverbikes armed with 40mm Auto Cannons can bring down the earlier scout craft in the game and can even prove to be a nuisance to the larger ones later on by tearing down their disruptor shields. Set Hoverbikes to aggressive mode to maximize their damage. |
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+ | The 40mm Auto Cannon has weak projectiles, but makes up for this deficiency with its high rate of fire and very high base accuracy. This allows it to deal decent damage to early UFOs. An additional perk of the low damage is that it will cause minimal property damage to the city during intense air combat. |
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+ | As new UFO types appear, the 40mm Auto Cannon will start to become less effective and eventually be unable to penetrate the armor on the hulls of the more advanced ships. They will still be able to damage energy shields. |
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+ | The 40mm Auto Cannon is recommended for use on groups of aggressive swarmer vehicles. As new UFO appear they should be phased out and replaced with alternatives such as the [[Rendor Plasma Gun (Apocalypse) | Render Plasma Gun]] or better. The weaker but much more cost effective [[Bolter 4000 Laser Gun (Apocalypse) | Bolter 4000 Laser Gun]] is also a popular replacement. |
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* Range: 175m |
* Range: 175m |
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* Fire Rate: 6.00 r/s |
* Fire Rate: 6.00 r/s |
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+ | * Projectile Speed: 20 |
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* Base Price: $500 |
* Base Price: $500 |
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* Minimum Weekly Stock: 7 |
* Minimum Weekly Stock: 7 |
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** Maximum Weekly Stock: 1500 |
** Maximum Weekly Stock: 1500 |
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== See Also == |
== See Also == |
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* [[Rendor Plasma Gun (Apocalypse)|Rendor Plasma Gun]] |
* [[Rendor Plasma Gun (Apocalypse)|Rendor Plasma Gun]] |
Revision as of 16:25, 6 April 2021
40mm Auto Cannon |
The standard cannon for police and military vehicles; it fires a high velocity armor piercing shell. |
Source: X-COM Apocalypse Ufopedia
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The 40mm Auto Cannon is a small machine gun for aircraft. It is standard armament for new Hoverbikes and Police Hovercars.
The 40mm Auto Cannon has weak projectiles, but makes up for this deficiency with its high rate of fire and very high base accuracy. This allows it to deal decent damage to early UFOs. An additional perk of the low damage is that it will cause minimal property damage to the city during intense air combat.
As new UFO types appear, the 40mm Auto Cannon will start to become less effective and eventually be unable to penetrate the armor on the hulls of the more advanced ships. They will still be able to damage energy shields.
The 40mm Auto Cannon is recommended for use on groups of aggressive swarmer vehicles. As new UFO appear they should be phased out and replaced with alternatives such as the Render Plasma Gun or better. The weaker but much more cost effective Bolter 4000 Laser Gun is also a popular replacement.
Stats
- Size: 1 × 2
- Weight: 60
- Damage: 10
- Accuracy: 70%
- Firing Arc: 90 degrees
- Range: 175m
- Fire Rate: 6.00 r/s
- Projectile Speed: 20
- Base Price: $500
- Minimum Weekly Stock: 7
- Maximum Weekly Stock: 24
- Manufacturer: Megapol
- Ammo: Multi-Cannon Round
- Ammo Capacity: 300
- Ammo Base Price: $5
- Minimum Weekly Stock: 400
- Maximum Weekly Stock: 1500
See Also