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In particular, the heavily armoured [[Cyberdisc]]s and [[Chryssalid]]s. As the [[Tank/Rocket Launcher]] only carries a small supply of rockets, [[X-COM]] commanders tend to end up with rocket tanks stranded in the field with no means of defending itself. A single cannon tank can often deal with several [[Cyberdisc]]s or [[Chryssalid]]s without spending all of its cannon shells.  
 
In particular, the heavily armoured [[Cyberdisc]]s and [[Chryssalid]]s. As the [[Tank/Rocket Launcher]] only carries a small supply of rockets, [[X-COM]] commanders tend to end up with rocket tanks stranded in the field with no means of defending itself. A single cannon tank can often deal with several [[Cyberdisc]]s or [[Chryssalid]]s without spending all of its cannon shells.  
  
Unlike the [[Tank/Rocket Launcher]], which can still be useful in later stages of the campaign against most lightly armoured enemies, the Tank/Cannon is immediately outclassed by the [[Tank/Laser Cannon]] and the [[Hovertank/Plasma]]. Until then, its main function is to fill in any voids that the [[Tank/Rocket]] leaves behind.
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Unlike the [[Tank/Rocket Launcher]], which can still be useful in later stages of the campaign against most lightly armoured enemies, the Tank/Cannon is immediately outclassed by the [[Tank/Laser Cannon]] and the [[Hovertank/Plasma]]. Until then, its main function is to fill in any voids that the [[Tank/Rocket Launcher]] leaves behind.
  
 
== Vital Statistics ==
 
== Vital Statistics ==

Revision as of 15:58, 21 October 2005

General Information

This is one of the first two HWPs available to new X-COM Commanders, and also the least remarkable.

The Tank/Cannon carries (unsurprisingly) a cannon that fires powerful armour-piercing rounds. Up to 30 rounds can be loaded for a single mission.

While it is universally considered to be the least exceptional of all the HWPs, the Tank/Cannon can still surpass the Tank/Rocket Launcher on occasion during the early stages of a campaign against enemy Terror Units that are resistant to high explosive attacks.

In particular, the heavily armoured Cyberdiscs and Chryssalids. As the Tank/Rocket Launcher only carries a small supply of rockets, X-COM commanders tend to end up with rocket tanks stranded in the field with no means of defending itself. A single cannon tank can often deal with several Cyberdiscs or Chryssalids without spending all of its cannon shells.

Unlike the Tank/Rocket Launcher, which can still be useful in later stages of the campaign against most lightly armoured enemies, the Tank/Cannon is immediately outclassed by the Tank/Laser Cannon and the Hovertank/Plasma. Until then, its main function is to fill in any voids that the Tank/Rocket Launcher leaves behind.

Vital Statistics

Cost:$420,000
Time Units:70
Health:90
Front Armour:90
Left/Right Armour:75
Rear Armour:60
Under Armour:60
Weapon:Cannon
Weapon Power:60 (Armour-Piercing)
Ammunition Type:HWP Cannon Rounds
Rounds Required:30
Cost/round:$200

See Also