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[UnofficialOperator]

Hi I'm a returning player, been away for 3-4 years.

I've been using 4xUAC 5 KGC to great effect and was thinking to buy either the Direwolf or KDK next to do a dakka version as well.

May I know what is the difference between the Clan version of UAC5 and IS UAC5? Would the effect be even better to boat Clan UAC 10s?

[Rogue Jedi]

the main difference between the IS UAC5 and the Clan UAC5 is that the IS version fires a single shell for 5 damage, or double taps for 2 5 damage shells, the C UAC5 fires 2 shells for 2.5 damage each, or double taps for a total of four 2.5 damage shells,

other differences are that the Clan version is 2 tons lighter, uses 1 less critical slot, and 30m longer range compared to the IS version.

as for CUAC5 vs CUAC10, the 10 fires 3 shells rather than 2 meaning you have to hold it on target twice as long to deal full damage, has 90m shorter range and fires a slower projectile, it weighs an extra 3 tons and takes up 1 more slot.

you did not ask but it is worth mentioning the Clan normal ACs have a bit extra range but are twice as expensive and take up 1 more slot, unless you are desperate for a bit of extra range, or love the slightly diferant firing sound, do not buy normal Clan ACs, they were origionaly put in as a placeholder for LBX ammo switching but it looks unlikely that we will ever see that feature

[UnofficialOperator]

Alright! Thanks much

[Hammerfinn]

It is also important to note that for boating c-UACs, the ghostheat limit is 2 for the 10s, and 3 for the 5s. Things will get pretty toasty if you dakka over those numbers.

[UnofficialOperator]

Hammerfinn, on 16 July 2016 - 05:35 PM, said:

It is also important to note that for boating c-UACs, the ghostheat limit is 2 for the 10s, and 3 for the 5s. Things will get pretty toasty if you dakka over those numbers.

Thanks much!

[S 0 L E N Y A]

The ghost heat on uac5s is pretty negligible. Only noticable if you are running say 6 of em and constantly firing all 6.

The ghost heat on 10s wasnt too bad either, but as per patch notes the mechanic was a little broken.