Hydro-Jet Cannon
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 small amount of stopping power.
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 Disrupter Pulse Launcher.
Comparison to UFO mirror: Auto Cannon
Less of a step backwards than many of the mirrors, the Hydro-Jet Cannon sports identical clip size and weight to the Auto Cannon. AP damage is down slightly, HE damage is up a bit, and Phosphor spread is down noticeably. Autofire accuracy is up noticeably, but Snapshot and Aimed shot accuracy are both down slightly. Firing speed is almost the same. All in all, a fairly decent weapon for your heavy weapons troopers, if you can work around the underwater only restriction.
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.