Tank/Rocket Launcher

General Information

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

The most effective of the early HWPs, this tank fires explosive rockets toward the enemy. These rockets will explode on contact with a solid object - be it an enemy unit or a wall.

The Rocket tank can remain useful to the very end of the game, as its destructive power is matched only by the Hovertank/Launcher. However, 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