Griffon
From Lexicanum
The Griffon (Heavy Mortar Carrier) is an Imperial Guard siege vehicle and a close relation to the Basilisk.
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History
In the 41st Millennium
The Griffon is used to provide close support for advancing infantry and to lob shells over high walls. It is armed with a Heavy mortar which fires timed shells designed to break through walls or bury themselves in the ground before exploding, causing far more damage than a standard shell impact. It is most effective against buildings but less so against infantry, although just as deadly if it hits correctly.
Arms and Armament
Griffons are armed with a Heavy mortar and a hull-mounted Heavy Bolter. It is often also seen firing Siege shells. It may also be upgraded with an Armoured Crew Compartment, Camo Netting, Extra Armour, a Hunter-killer Missile, Improved Comms, a Mine Sweeper, a pintle-mounted Heavy Stubber/Storm Bolter, a Rough Terrain Modification, a Searchlight, Track Guards and Smoke Launchers.
Sources
| Leman Russ Chassis | Leman Russ Battle Tank • Leman Russ Demolisher • Leman Russ Annihilator • Leman Russ Conqueror • Leman Russ Exterminator • Leman Russ Executioner • Leman Russ Punisher • Leman Russ Vanquisher • Destroyer Tank Hunter • Thunderer • Bombard • Atlas |
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| Chimera Chassis | Chimera • Hellhound • Basilisk • Griffon • Medusa Siege Tank • Salamander Command • Salamander Scout • Hydra Flak Tank • Manticore • Trojan |
| Other | Sentinel • Cyclops • Siegfried • Bruennhilde• Centaur |
| Super Heavy Tanks | Baneblade • Stormblade • Shadowsword • Stormsword • Stormhammer • Gorgon Armoured Assault Transport |
