[[Image:HammerheadArt.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Tau Hammerhead{{Fn|5}}]]The '''TX7 Hammerhead Gunship''' is the main battle tank of the [[Tau]] army. It is based on the standard [[Devilfish]] chassis but sacrifices transport capacity for high -powered weapon capacitors and extra armorarmour. ==History==This Tau grav-tank was first encountered by [[Imperial]] forces during the [[Damocles Crusade]], where it was given its codename 'Hammerhead'. As {{Fn|3b}} It has since remained a skimmerstaple of Tau military forces, it ignores terrain andhas been used on a number of worlds, including [[Gravalax]], with certain upgrades[[Taros]] and [[Pavonis]]. Since first being sighted, can move its full distance while still firing all a number of its weaponsvariants has been introduced, most recently during the [[Taros Campaign]]. Its ability to mount {{Cite This}} ==Technical Information=====Armament===Though it can be fitted with a myriad variety of weaponsweapon, including a the most common (and most feared) is the [[Railgun]] or an , a linear accelerator capable of firing solid projectiles at hypersonic speeds {{Fn|3b}}. A second common weapon is the [[Ion Cannon]], as well as {{Fn|1b}} which fires high-energy particles that explosively react at the atomic level.{{Fn|1a}}{{Fn|2a}} Targeting and tracking sensors are located in the Hammerhead's chin-turret, including a [[Markerlight]] receiver that allows for superior accuracy against targets painted with a Markerlight beam.{{Fn|3b}} During the Taros Campaign, a secondary weapon number of Hammerheads were seen sporting new weaponry as their primary armament, including [[twin-linked]] long-barrelled [[burst cannon]]s, [[missile pod]]s, twin-linked [[fusion cannon]]s and twin-linked [[Tau Plasma Cannon|plasma cannons]]. The latter two are thought to still be in the field-testing stages.{{Fn|3b}} Secondary armament is typically two independently-aimed burst cannons, a [[Smart Missile System]] or two a pair of [[Gun Drones]].{{Fn|1b}}{{Fn|2b}} ===Armour===The Hammerhead is protected by a nano-crystalline alloy, the composition of which is as yet unknown.{{Fn|3b}} While lightweight and malleable, the metal is strong and corrosive-resistant, providing good protection while cutting down on weight. The Hammerhead's armour can be penetrated by Imperial anti-tank weaponry, such as [[battle cannon]]s, [[lascannon]]s and [[krak missile]]s.{{Fn|4}} ===Crew===The Hammerhead's pilot and co-pilot sit in the vehicle's climate-controlled cockpit, the latter charged with controlling the Hammerhead's navigation, communications, and secondary weapon systems. The vehicle commander sits in the top turret and controls the primary weapon, assisted by a [[Burst CannonTargeting Array]]for improved accuracy. Automated overrides allows any crewmember to take another's role should they become incapacitated.{{Fn|3b}} ===Engine===The Hammerhead uses a complex dual anti-grav/jet propulsion motive system. Utilizing the Tau's command of techno-sorcery, the Hammerhead generates an anti-grav "cushion" on which it floats, allowing it to skim over a planet's make surface and avoid hazardous obstacles. Two powerful jet engines, located on either side of the vehicle, are able to pivot to either propel the Hammerhead forward or give it possibly additional lift. These jet engines, while equally noisy, are more reliable and efficient than Imperial models.{{Fn|3b}} Despite its jet engines' air-breathing nature, the best tank Hammerhead is able to remain completely submerged in salt water for long periods of time, rise on its suspensors to the game from surface, and engage the engines immediately.{{Fn|6}} ===Equipment===In addition to their standard weapons and systems, the Hammerhead is also equipped with retractable landing skids. Already equipped with a points[[Targeting Array]], it can also be further modified with additional [[Tau Vehicles (List)#Vehicle Upgrades|upgrades]].{{Cite this}} ==Ordo Xenos Classification=={|align=center border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0"|-|style=background:#4F4F4F colspan=4 align=center|'''Ordo Xenos Departmento Analyticus Record'''{{Fn|3b}}|-|'''Serial Number'''|85673-9083119|'''Main Armament'''|[[Railgun]], [[Ion Cannon]], or twin [[Tau Plasma Cannon]]s|-|'''Designation'''|Gunship|||-|'''Vehicle Codename'''|''Hammerhead''|'''Secondary Armament'''|Twin [[Burst Cannon]]s or [[Smart Missile System]]|-|'''Vehicle Type'''|Grav-Tank|||-|'''Crew'''|3 (Pilot, Co-Pilot, Commander)|'''Traverse'''|360°|-|'''Weight'''|24 tonnes|'''Elevation'''|From -10° to+28°|-effectiveness ratio|'''Length'''|8.25m|'''Ammunition'''|Unknown|-|'''Width'''|6.8m|'''Armour Type'''|Nano-Crystalline AlloyComposition Unknown|-|'''Height'''|4.1m|||-|'''Max Recorded Speed'''|70kph|||}

{<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">Tau Hammerhead IonMain.jpg|Hammerhead with Ion Cannon and Smart Missile System|[[File:Tau Hammerhead RailgunMain.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Hammerhead with Railgun and Burst Cannons]]|[[File:Tau Hammerhead IonMainHammerheadPlasma.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Hammerhead with Ion Cannon and Smart Missile System]] Plasma Cannons{{Fn|3a}}</gallery>

{{Cite}}* 1: [[Codex: Tau (3rd Edition)]]* *{{Endn|1a}}: pg. 19**{{Endn|1b}}: pg. 31*2: [[Codex: Tau Empire (4th Edition)]]**{{Endn|1a}}: pg. 30**{{Endn|1b}}: pg. 41*3: [[Imperial Armour Volume Three - The Taros Campaign]]:**{{Endn|3a}}: pg. 154**{{Endn|3b}}: pg. 158*{{Endn|4}}: [[Courage and Honour (Novel)]], {{Cite This}}*{{Endn|5}}: [[The Art of Warhammer 40,000 (2006)]], pg. 207*{{Endn|6}}: [[Adeptus Mechanicus: Vanguard (Short Story)]] {{TauForces}}