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Its design aims to enhance the mobility and support capabilities of the Imperial Guard, serving primarily as a fire-support platform that excels in reconnaissance, escort, and hit-and-run tactics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features and Roles\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMobility and Agility\u003c\/strong\u003e: The Hippogriff is characterized by its wheeled design, offering a significant speed advantage over traditional armored vehicles. This allows it to engage in a “shoot and move” strategy, making it suitable for fast-paced battlefield scenarios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeaponry\u003c\/strong\u003e: It features a turret that can be equipped with a variety of armaments, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy Lascannon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVigilator Cannon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMelta Cannon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChiron Gatling Cannon Additionally, it can mount a Heavy Stubber or Meltagun, allowing it to handle various combat engagements and targets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRole on the Battlefield\u003c\/strong\u003e: The Hippogriff is designed for reconnaissance and escort tasks. Its role emphasizes on mobility rather than heavy armor, prioritizing speed and tactical repositioning over frontline durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDevelopment and Release\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hippogriff AFV was first unveiled during\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdepticon 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e, positioned alongside other new Astra Militarum vehicles, including the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCentaur RSV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommissar Graves\u003c\/strong\u003e. The vehicle was priced at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e70 points for a single model\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e140 points for a pair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the preview release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDesign Inspiration\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design of the Hippogriff has drawn comparisons to historical light armored vehicles, particularly the British\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaladin armored car\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand mid-20th-century reconnaissance vehicles. 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