The Horus Heresy Legiones Astartes: Age of Darkness Legions, https://wh40k.lexicanum.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=Assault_cannon&oldid=418409. This provides excellent penetration capabilities against light and personal armour. However, the STC template for the Razorback was first rediscovered in M36 by Chief Artisan Tilvius while he was exploring the Southern Rim of the galaxy. By subscribing you confirm that you are over the age of 16 or have …
[Needs Citation]. Please view photos. The barrels and other firing components are made of a heat-dispersing ceramic/metallic alloy, helping the weapon to withstand the intense heat generated by its high rate of fire.
It is a medium calibre rotary Autocannon, with its 6 barrels cycled by an electric motor past a single chamber.
A variant of the Predator Battle Tank designed to carry troops is believed to be the first precursor to the modern Razorback. Due to the high rate of wear on the barrels, the barrels are replaced after every mission. Slight damage to front please view photos . If you are using is mid field, or to get in close and provide fire support for other assault units then this is your guy. The weapon is prone to overheating and jams due to its high rate of fire - the number of rounds fired per second are counted in the hundreds. The standard ammunition fired is a cased round, comprising a dense metallic core covered in a non-metallic composite sheath with a diamantine tip. Warhammer Merchandise Subscribe to our newsletter. Something went wrong. This amount is subject to change until you make payment. Twin assault cannon will net you the same or better on average against MEQs at long range, even if you move. When he returned to Mars, the Adeptus Mechanicusrecognized it from earlier records and commenced work on its production. [Needs Citation], Although it lacks the range of the autocannon and many other heavy weapons, the assault cannon is a fearsome weapon when used in the close range role it was designed for.
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The logistic shortcomings of the assault cannon are far outweighed by its destructiveness in combat and its effect on enemy morale. This amount is subject to change until you make payment. Well painted Games Workshop model.
The Razorback is an armoured personnel carrier (APC) used primarily by the Chapters of the Adeptus Astartes, and also by other Imperial adepta such as the Inquisition and the Adeptus Arbites. Full refund offered if you are not fully happy with …
Warhammer 40k Space Marines Blood Angels Razorback W/ Forge World Assault Cannon. [Needs Citation] The weapon was developed after the Horus Heresy as a replacement for the autocannon and Rotor Cannon, which had been a common heavy weapon on Terminator suits until then. For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program, Warhammer 40k Blood Angels Razorback W/ Forge World Assault Cannon Slight Damage, Will post to Germany. [Needs Citation], It has long been reported by the Astartes that the assault cannon's massive rate of fire can allow it to chew through armour that would normally be impenetrable to a weapon of its calibre.
The only issue with the twin linked assault cannon is the 24" range. Enter your email to get the very latest - news, promotions, hobby tips and more from Games Workshop. A Razorback during battle. The weight and complexity of the mechanism, and the heavy recoil generated means that the assault cannon requires a stable firing platform.
Its most notable feature is its incredibly high rate of fire, easily eclipsing that of the autocannon it replaced.
You can unsubscribe at any time. Motor and barrel failure are common problems with the assault cannon, making the weapon prone to jamming during sustained bursts.