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[[Image:Hunterkillers1.jpg|right|thumb|Hunter Killer Missiles with pod for a [[Vulture]] gunship]]
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[[Image:HKMissiles.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Various types of Hunter-Killer Missiles{{Fn|1}}]]
  
The '''Hunter-killer Missile''' is used by the [[Imperial Guard]], [[Space Marines]], [[Daemonhunters]] and [[Witch Hunters]] and is a common upgrade for vehicles. They are effectively krak missiles with massively extended range, although only one is mounted on a vehicle due to the vast increase in size.  They are also unique in that they are guided weapons with an on-board artificial intelligence, known as a "logis-engine."<sup>7</sup>  Sensors in the missile's nose transmits information on the target and surrounding environment to the logis-engine, which guides the missile in flight by manipulating its stabilising fins, allowing the missile to match the target's movements and avoid obstacles.<sup>7</sup>  The missile's warhead is an impact fused shaped charge, designed for maximum armour penetration.<sup>7</sup>  Other instruments include an internal gyroscope for stable flight and a small battery to power the sensor and logis-engine.<sup>7</sup>
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The '''Hunter-Killer Missile''' is used by the [[Imperial Guard]],{{Fn|2}} [[Space Marines]],{{Fn|3}} [[Inquisition]]{{Fn|4}} and [[Sisters of Battle]]{{Fn|5}} as a common upgrade for vehicles.{{Fn|1}}
  
A variety of different Hunter-killer missiles exist, including the MkX 'Deliverance', MkVIII 'Avenger' and MkIX 'Voss' patterns.<sup>7</sup>
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They are effectively [[Krak Missile]]s with massively extended range, although only one can be mounted on a vehicle due to their vast size.  They are also unique in that they are guided weapons with an on-board artificial intelligence, known as a "logis-engine."{{Fn|1}}  Sensors in the missile's nose transmit information on the target and surrounding environment to the logis-engine, which guides the missile in flight by manipulating its stabilising fins, allowing the missile to match the target's movements and avoid obstacles.  The missile's warhead is an impact fused shaped charge, designed for maximum armour penetration.  Other instruments include an internal gyroscope for stable flight and a small battery to power the sensor and logis-engine.{{Fn|1}}
  
==Sources==
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A variety of different Hunter-killer missiles exist, including the MkX 'Deliverance', MkVIII 'Avenger' and MkIX 'Voss' patterns.{{Fn|1}}
*<sup>1</sup>:[[Warhammer 40,000: Wargear]]
 
*<sup>2</sup>:[[Codex: Imperial Guard (3rd Edition, 1st Codex)]]
 
*<sup>3</sup>:[[Codex: Imperial Guard (3rd Edition, 2nd Codex)]]
 
*<sup>4</sup>:[[Codex: Space Marines (4th Edition)]]
 
*<sup>5</sup>:[[Codex: Witch Hunters (3rd Edition)]]
 
*<sup>6</sup>:[[Codex: Daemonhunters (3rd Edition)]]
 
*<sup>7</sup>:[[Imperial Armour Volume Two - Space Marines and Forces of the Inquisition]], p.251
 
  
==Related Articles==
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==See also==
 
*[[Imperial Guard Vehicle Upgrades]]
 
*[[Imperial Guard Vehicle Upgrades]]
 
*[[Space Marine Vehicles (List)]]
 
*[[Space Marine Vehicles (List)]]
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*[[Daemonhunters Armoury]]
 
*[[Daemonhunters Armoury]]
  
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==Sources==
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*{{Endn|1}}: [[Imperial Armour Volume Two - Space Marines and Forces of the Inquisition]], pg. 251
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*{{Endn|2}}: [[Codex: Imperial Guard (5th Edition)]], pg. 70
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*{{Endn|3}}: [[Codex: Space Marines (5th Edition)]], pg. 103
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*{{Endn|4}}: [[Codex: Grey Knights (5th Edition)]], pg. 61
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*{{Endn|5}}: [[Codex: Sisters of Battle (5th Edition)]], pg. 89, 91
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*[[White Dwarf#380]], {{Cite This}}
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[[Category:Weapons (Astra Militarum)]]
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[[Category:Weapons (Ordo Hereticus)]]
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[[Category:Weapons (Ordo Malleus)]]
 
[[Category:Weapons (Space Marines)]]
 
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Latest revision as of 07:02, 22 March 2021

Various types of Hunter-Killer Missiles[1]

The Hunter-Killer Missile is used by the Imperial Guard,[2] Space Marines,[3] Inquisition[4] and Sisters of Battle[5] as a common upgrade for vehicles.[1]

They are effectively Krak Missiles with massively extended range, although only one can be mounted on a vehicle due to their vast size. They are also unique in that they are guided weapons with an on-board artificial intelligence, known as a "logis-engine."[1] Sensors in the missile's nose transmit information on the target and surrounding environment to the logis-engine, which guides the missile in flight by manipulating its stabilising fins, allowing the missile to match the target's movements and avoid obstacles. The missile's warhead is an impact fused shaped charge, designed for maximum armour penetration. Other instruments include an internal gyroscope for stable flight and a small battery to power the sensor and logis-engine.[1]

A variety of different Hunter-killer missiles exist, including the MkX 'Deliverance', MkVIII 'Avenger' and MkIX 'Voss' patterns.[1]

See also

Sources

Uncited