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The '''Hydra''' Flak Tank is a self-propelled anti-aircraft vehicle based on the [[Chimera]] chassis and often used by the [[Imperial Guard]] to protect its armoured vehicles and infantry formations from attack by the air. Its 4 long-barrelled flak [[Autocannon]]s are mounted on a rotating turret. Additionally, the Hydra has a single hull-mounted [[Heavy Bolter]]. The main purpose of the Hydra is as an anti-air weapon. The turret is able to traverse to near-90 degrees, and swivels quickly to keep up with overflying aircraft. The vehicle also has advanced targetting systems on board to track enemy aircraft and identify between friend or foe. While mainly used as an anti-aircraft weapon, the Hydra's quad-barrels can also be lowered to be level with or pointing at the ground, allowing for it to attack infantry or even light armour. The rapid-firing [[Autocannon]] and its flak shells can do terrific damage to light and heavy infantry alike, and can also shred lightly-armoured vehicles. |
The '''Hydra''' Flak Tank is a self-propelled anti-aircraft vehicle based on the [[Chimera]] chassis and often used by the [[Imperial Guard]] to protect its armoured vehicles and infantry formations from attack by the air. Its 4 long-barrelled flak [[Autocannon]]s are mounted on a rotating turret. Additionally, the Hydra has a single hull-mounted [[Heavy Bolter]]. The main purpose of the Hydra is as an anti-air weapon. The turret is able to traverse to near-90 degrees, and swivels quickly to keep up with overflying aircraft. The vehicle also has advanced targetting systems on board to track enemy aircraft and identify between friend or foe. While mainly used as an anti-aircraft weapon, the Hydra's quad-barrels can also be lowered to be level with or pointing at the ground, allowing for it to attack infantry or even light armour. The rapid-firing [[Autocannon]] and its flak shells can do terrific damage to light and heavy infantry alike, and can also shred lightly-armoured vehicles. |
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[[File:IG5EHydraFlakTank.jpg|thumb|350px|Hydra Flak Tank in action against enemy aircraft]] |
[[File:IG5EHydraFlakTank.jpg|thumb|350px|Hydra Flak Tank in action against enemy aircraft]] |
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[[File:HydraFT.jpg|thumb|350px|An Imperial Hydra Flak Tank]] |
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| + | *''Codex: Imperial Guard'' (5th Edition) |
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| + | *''Imperial Armour Volume One - Imperial Guard and Imperial Navy'' |
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Revision as of 05:20, 28 April 2011
An Imperial Hydra Flak Tank
The Hydra Flak Tank is a self-propelled anti-aircraft vehicle based on the Chimera chassis and often used by the Imperial Guard to protect its armoured vehicles and infantry formations from attack by the air. Its 4 long-barrelled flak Autocannons are mounted on a rotating turret. Additionally, the Hydra has a single hull-mounted Heavy Bolter. The main purpose of the Hydra is as an anti-air weapon. The turret is able to traverse to near-90 degrees, and swivels quickly to keep up with overflying aircraft. The vehicle also has advanced targetting systems on board to track enemy aircraft and identify between friend or foe. While mainly used as an anti-aircraft weapon, the Hydra's quad-barrels can also be lowered to be level with or pointing at the ground, allowing for it to attack infantry or even light armour. The rapid-firing Autocannon and its flak shells can do terrific damage to light and heavy infantry alike, and can also shred lightly-armoured vehicles.
Technical Specifications
| Vehicle Name: | Hydra Flak Tank | Main Armament: | 4 long-barelled Autocannons |
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| Forge World of Origin: | Stygies VIII | Secondary Armament: | Heavy Bolter |
| Known Patterns: | I-XIX | Traverse: | 360 degrees |
| Crew: | Commander, Driver, Gunner, Loader, Comms Operator | Elevation: | From 0 to +79 degrees |
| Powerplant: | Vulcanor 16 twin coupled multi-burn | Main Ammunition: | 600 rounds |
| Weight: | 38 tonnes | Secondary Ammunition: | 300 rounds |
| Length: | 5.29m | Armour | |
| Width: | 3.78m | ||
| Height: | 5.10m | Superstructure: | 100mm |
| Ground Clearance: | 0.45m | Hull: | 150mm |
| Max Speed - on road | 50kph | Gun Mantlet | N/A |
| Max Speed - off road: | 35kph | Vehicle Designation: | 0427-941-3030-HY44 |
| Tranport Capacity: | None | Firing Ports: | n/a |
| Access Points: | n/a | Turret: | 100mm |
Hydra Flak Tank in action against enemy aircraft
An Imperial Hydra Flak Tank
Sources
- Codex: Imperial Guard (5th Edition)
- Imperial Armour Volume One - Imperial Guard and Imperial Navy
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