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Rounds specifically for the AL27 20cm weapon The AL27 20cm weapon mounted on the M46 and M53 chassis identical markings to the 15cm AL22 and all ammunition types are duplicated. Rounds for the AL27 are significantly larger, weighing between 110kg (K3) and 180kg (Solid Targeting). Two additional types of rounds are carried, however, which offers enhanced tactical options: • LOLDCOM (Low Orbit, Limited Duration, Communication packages of satellite clusters, known as "Constellation") • LOR (a limited duration, Low Orbiting Reconnaissance satellite) Both of these 20cm rounds lack the ramjet sustainers but are completely rocket powered in two separate stages. They can inject their payloads into orbits of between 85 and 245 kilometres, depending on atmosphere densities and other combat related factors (anticipated life-span, low observability requirements etc). Round load out 22 rounds are carried on the M46 hull, 24 rounds on the M53. Accompanying M5 (or similar) support vehicles carry 80 rounds plus vehicle and weapon spares. As mentioned earlier, by TW330 the M53 has superseded the M46 and M18 in service with Hammer's Slammers, although it may be found in use with other mercenary companies and is still in the reserve of the Nieu Friesland forces and remains there up until 348TW when they are retired with the ascension of Colonel Hammer to the presidency. .

The M53 “Hog” Rocket assisted Artillery - 20cm Ammunition