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The Hydro-Jet Cannon's one major fault is its locking mechanism that prevents it from being fired normally on land. A similar mechanism can be found on the [[Torpedo Launcher]] and [[Disruptor Pulse Launcher]]. However in emergency situations, aquanauts can override the locking mechanism and fire these weapons, although with greatly decreased reliability (according to the Unofficial Strategy Guide, underwater-only weapons can reaction-fire above water). | The Hydro-Jet Cannon's one major fault is its locking mechanism that prevents it from being fired normally on land. A similar mechanism can be found on the [[Torpedo Launcher]] and [[Disruptor Pulse Launcher]]. However in emergency situations, aquanauts can override the locking mechanism and fire these weapons, although with greatly decreased reliability (according to the Unofficial Strategy Guide, underwater-only weapons can reaction-fire above water). | ||
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Revision as of 05:42, 18 December 2009
General Information
The Hydro-Jet Cannon is a semi-automatic firing variant of the Gas Cannon. It is identical in function with the addition of a three shot burst and a larger shell feeding system at the cost of a significant amount of stopping power. (10,15,20 difference in AP, HE, IN ammo)
The Hydro-Jet Cannon's one major fault is its locking mechanism that prevents it from being fired normally on land. A similar mechanism can be found on the Torpedo Launcher and Disruptor Pulse Launcher. However in emergency situations, aquanauts can override the locking mechanism and fire these weapons, although with greatly decreased reliability (according to the Unofficial Strategy Guide, underwater-only weapons can reaction-fire above water).
This weapon appears in Terror from the Deep. For the UFO: Enemy Unknown equivalent, refer to the Auto-Cannon.
Comparison to UFO: EUs Auto-Cannon
See Auto Cannon vs Hydro-Jet Cannon
Weapon Statistics
Hydro-Jet Cannon
- Size: 3 high x 2 wide
- Firing Accuracy:
- 40% Auto
- 50% Snapshot
- 80% Aimed
- Firing Cost:
- 40% Auto
- 35% Snapshot
- 80% Aimed
- Buy Cost: $13,500
Ammo Statistics
- Size: 1 high x 2 wide (all types)
- Ammo Capacity: 14 (all types)
Armour Piercing
- Damage: 40
- Buy Cost: $500
High Explosive
- Damage: 50
- Buy Cost: $700
Phosphorous
- Damage: 40
- Buy Cost: $650
USOpaedia
- Hydro-Jet Cannons are a heavy infantry weapon system. The cannon fires magnesium fuelled mini-torpedoes. Although powerful, the Hyrdo-Jet Cannon is a clumsy and unwieldy device, suitable for aquatic use only.
See Also
