Tank/Rocket Launcher

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Tank Turret

This is one of the first two HWPs available to new X-COM Commanders.

Its the most popular of the two earlier HWPs. This tank fires explosive rockets toward the enemy that explode on contact with a solid object - be it an enemy unit or a wall. These rockets are not as powerful as the large rockets used by the Rocket Launcher but still pack a considerable punch.

The Rocket tank can remain useful to the very end of the game even if its destructive power is surpassed by the Hovertank/Launcher. HWP Rockets are readily available and cost little compared to the HWP Fusion Balls required by the Hovertank/Launcher.

Vital Statistics

Cost:$480,000
Tracked Tank Specs
Time Units 70
Health 90
Energy 100
Bravery 110
Reactions 20
Firing Accuracy 60
Throwing Accuracy 0
Strength 60
Psionic Strength 100
Psionic Skill 0
Armour
Front 90
Left/Right 75
Rear 60
Under 60


Rocket Turret Specifications
Ammuntion
Type HWP Rockets
Damage 85 High Explosive
Rounds 8
Purchase Price $3,000
Sale Price $2,250
Firing Modes Accuracy Cost
Aimed 115%(69%) 75%(52)
Snap 55%(33%) 45%(31)
Auto n/a n/a
 
Numbers in parenthesis are the actual values after modified by the chassis' abilities.

Actual costs are in fixed Time Units

Notes

  • Many commanders find that the rocket tank is more useful for clearing obstacles than for actually killing aliens-- giving experience and credit for the kill to an actual trooper is preferred. the rocket tank's ground-clearing ability is especially valued in the later game, where tougher aliens can absorb the damage of a rocket hit.

See Also

Tracked Tank Stats


UFO Badge X-COM: Enemy Unknown/UFO Defense: Equipment
Armour: CoverallsPersonal ArmourPower SuitFlying Suit
Weapons: PistolRifleHeavy CannonAuto-CannonRocket LauncherStun Rod
GrenadeProximity GrenadeHigh ExplosiveLaser PistolLaser RifleHeavy Laser
Plasma PistolPlasma RifleHeavy PlasmaAlien GrenadeSmall LauncherBlaster Launcher
Equipment: Smoke GrenadeMotion ScannerMedi-KitElectro-flarePsi-AmpMind ProbeElerium-115
HWPs: Tank/CannonTank/Rocket LauncherTank/Laser CannonHovertank/PlasmaHovertank/Launcher
Data Item WeightsAlien Weapon Loadouts • Armour Damage Modifiers