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The '''Hydra Flak Tank''' is an [[Imperial Guard]] self-propelled anti-aircraft vehicle armed with 4 long-barreled based on the [[Chimera]] chassis. Employed when [[autocannonImperial Navy]]s, fulfiling the antiassets are unavailable or air-air artillery role. It superiority is capable of keeping up with armoured formations to ensure that they have in the balance, Hydras provide essential anti-air protection for their [[Imperial Guard Regiment|regiment]] and can also serve in the a ground support role, in which it is where they are effective against infantry and light vehicles.{{Fn|1}}{{Fn|2}}{{Fn|3}}

==HistoryOverview====In Manufactured on hundreds of [[Forge World]]s, the 41st Millennium==The Hydra is a specialised vehicle used for mobile anti-air vehicle often seen defending defence, protecting important sites and columns from air assaults. Its autocannons are controlled by advanced [[Machine Spirit]]-assisted automated turret contains targeting and tracking and targeting equipment and an automated turret, meaning including a predictive logic-engine, which allows it will to lock onto and track enemy aircraft with little difficultyregardless of any evasive maneuvering. This These control four long-barreled [[Autocannon]]s firing heavy calibre, combined with a high velocity explosive rounds capable of shredding through enemy aircraft fuselages thanks to their high rate of fire, often means the aircraft is doomed. Demand for Hydras always exceeds supply When used against infantry and they light vehicles these rounds are often seen deployed with separate tank unitsequally devastating, allowing even a single Hydra to decimate entire formations in a heartbeat. Many artillery (especially [[Basilisk]]) units have While the use of a Hydra or two permanently attachedin this role is a breach of official regulations, Imperial commanders often overlook such infractions.{{Fn|1}}{{Fn|2}}{{Fn|3}}

Sometimes when there The quad autocannons are no available Hydrasoperated by dedicated gunner, [[Exterminators]] are used instead, or [[Chimera]]s who sits in the turret along with autocannons mounted on their tops. After artillerya loader to assist the auto-loaders, HQ units are while the next most important to defendvehicle commander, but these are usually defended by platforms rather than mobile versions. Additionally driver and a comms operator sit in the Hydra has also seen use in mowing down infantry units main hull and lightly armored vehiclesshare control the hull-mounted [[Heavy Bolter]].{{Fn|1}}{{Fn|2}}

==Forge World Variations==*Each regiment usually groups its Hydras into a single company, though this is more often for administrative purposes than anything else. Squadrons of Hydras or even individual vehicles will be parceled out to different units for air defence, with artillery given first priority for any available units, followed by tank companies and then HQ units and supply depots, though often static targets will be protected by [[Stygies VIII]] ==Regiments known to contain Hydra Flak Tanks==*[[Palladius 46th Armoured Regiment(Platform)|Palladius 46th Armoured RegimentHydra platforms]]*[[Armageddon 87th Steel Legion Regimentinstead.{{Fn|87th Armageddon Steel Legion Regiment]] - the Acheron attack*[[Valhallan 28th Armoured Regiment1}}{{Fn|28th Valhallan Armoured Regiment]] - Belatis IV*[[Cadian 74th Armoured Regiment|74th Cadian Armoured Regiment]]*[[Cadian 142nd Armoured Regiment|142nd Cadian Armoured Regiment]]*[[2nd Brimlock 'Sky Wardens']]-Dedicated Hydra Flak Tank regiment2}} However, defence some regiments will consist entirely of Bastion 312Hydras. Achieved unpresendented confirmed kill ratio of 99,999-1.²==Armament These 'heavy air defence regiments' will usually be split up and attached to different units and Upgrades==The Hydra is armed with 2 twin-linked long barreled [[Autocannons]] on locations across an AA mount and a hull-mounted [[Heavy Bolter]]. It may also be upgraded with [[Camo Netting]], [[Extra Armour]], a [[Hunter-killer Missile]], [[Improved Comms]], a [[Mine Sweeper]], a [[pintle-mounted]] [[Heavy Stubber]]/[[Storm Bolter]]entire warzone, though occasionally it will fight as a [[Rough Terrain Modification]], a [[Searchlight]], [[Track Guards]] and [[Smoke Launchers]]single unit.{{Fn|3}}

|Vehicle Name=Hydra Flak Tank{{Fn|1}}

|Powerplant=Vulcanor 16 twin coupled multiTwin Coupled Multi-burnBurn

|Main Armament=4 long barelled Long Barrel [[Autocannons]]

|Gun Traverse=360 degrees°|Gun Elevation=From 0 ° to +79 degrees°

|Fire Ports=nN/aA|Access Points=nN/aA

*{{Endn|1}}: [[Imperial Armour Volume One - Imperial Guard and Imperial Navy]], Pg. 171*^{{Endn|2}}: [[Apocalypse]], Pg. 107*{{Endn|3}}: [[Codex: Imperial Guard (5th Edition)]], Pg. 51