Magma cannon
From Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum
The Magma Cannon is a heavy Titan-killing weapon utilized on the Doomhammer Super Heavy Tanks of the Imperial Guard. Modeled closely on the Volcano Cannon, which is equipped on the Shadowsword, the Magma Cannon lacks the range and area of effect of its larger cousin. At the same time however, the reduced number of capacitors needed to power the weapon allows the Doomhammer to transport infantry, thus giving the tank a more flexible battlefield role.[1] It takes its name from the effect produced by its thermochemical 'sunhammer' warheads, which produce a white-hot blast upon hitting its target. The Magma Cannon is powerful enough to destroy a Stompa or a Bio-Titan in a single hit.[2]
See also
Sources
- 1: Imperial Armour - Apocalypse, pg. 11
- 2: Cadia: A Codex Astra Militarum Supplement, pg. 68
