This article is considered accurate for the current version (1.62) of Foxhole.
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This destructive short-ranged cannon is designed for direct engagement with enemy fortifications. The Wolfhound is fitted with reinforced shielding and a 40mm barrel.
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— In-game description
The Balfour Wolfhound 40mm (also known as a 40mm push gun) is a WardenField Cannon equipped with a 40mm cannon. Its most distinctive feature is its short barrel.
The Balfour Wolfhound 40mm houses a crew of two soldiers:
Driver (Left Side)
Controls the movement of the vehicle - requires a soldier in the Gunner seat in order to move
Gunner (Right Side)
Controls the reloading, and firing of the chassis-mounted 40mm main cannon
Required to move the vehicle
NOTE: Despite not having an actual Passenger seat, it is possible for a soldier to stand on the Spade (the long metal piece on the back of the vehicle) and move with the crew.
Unlike enclosed vehicles, Field Weapons cannot switch seats, requiring the crew to exit the vehicle in order to change seats.
Armament
The Balfour Wolfhound 40mm is equipped with one main armament:
The Balfour Wolfhound 40mm has 2850 HP and is disabled under 30% health. It has "Heavy Armor" resistance: it can soak small arms fire, shrapnel, and 12.7mm machine guns, and it is immune to Flamethrowers. But heavy explosives and anti-tank weaponry are a real threat to it. Despite its heavy armor, the vehicle doesn't have Tank Armor and thus can never deflect penetrating projectiles. It can be field repaired with a Hammer and Basic Materials. Each hit consumes 1 Basic Materials and repairs 28 hp (102 hits for full repair). Its health can be instantly repaired at a Garage for 100 Basic Materials.
Features
Towable
It can be hitched/unhitched to a towing vehicle by driving the latter until their rear hooks touch and by going in between the two vehicles to press + and the "hitch"/"unhitch" option. If towed by a logistics vehicle, its driver has access to the Field Weapon's inventory when interacting with a structure's inventory.
Invisibility
Like most Field Weapons, it can be invisible in certain situations:
The Balfour Wolfhound 40mm is not a particularly versatile vehicle due to its short-range. As such, its primary target is enemy structures and not meant to destroy enemy armored vehicles, though it is possible if they get into range (with most vehicles at that stage of the war having those weapon ranges). Its main armament, which uses 40mm, allows it to dispatch most enemy structures during that stage of the war, with its only issue being Tier 3 structures, such as concrete.
Chassis
All push guns, by their nature, are one of the most vulnerable vehicles in the game in terms of crew protection. They are exposed to the enemy, making them susceptible to all enemy fire. Due to push guns requiring both crew members to move them, the death of a single crew member could result in the push gun being lost. Due to this, it is recommended to only lock the gun when it looks like enemy infantry are going to overwhelm you and can steal it. This tactic is vital if a push gun is decrewed, as it allows a friendly soldier to quickly man it and drive it back to safety.
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and the "hitch"/"unhitch" option. If towed by a logistics vehicle, its driver has access to the Field Weapon's inventory when interacting with a structure's inventory.
