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The Hammerhead Gunship is arguably the best tank in the 40K universe
for the points cost. With a Railgun for its main weapon, a Hammerhead
can punch through enemy vehicles like tissue paper, and it can
use submunitions to blast large groups of light infantry. This
versatility in killing tanks and infantry make the Railgun a popular
main weapon. It's a good idea to use the Railgun with Smart Missile
Systems as backup, since they can keep pounding infantry from afar
while you use some cover between you and the bulk of the enemy
as you line up your main gun on isolated targets.
However, the Ion Cannon option is great for taking out power
armoured foes like Space Marines. It denies them their Armor Saves
and has a high enough Strength to wound with almost every hit.
Plus, the Ion Canon is great for taking out light vehicles with
Armor Values of 10 or 11, though it's rarely used in this manner.
If you pair an Ion Cannon with two Burst Canons, this Hammerhead
becomes a lethal anti-infantry beast that cranks out 9 shots per
turn.
Both of these main weapons have ranges that cover most of the
table. No one is safe from your Hammerheads if they dare to move
out in the open. Just remember that your enemy knows this fact,
and they will launch every anti-vehicle weapon they have against
your Hammerheads. Decoy Launchers and Disruption Pods are good
ideas for keeping your best tanks in the game for a while. Speaking
of them, you should also take a Multitracker so you can benefit
from the protection of moving more than 6" while still being able
to shoot.
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