Inferno cannon

Inferno Cannons are China's basic artillery units that fire incendiary shells. They can create firestorms when firing in large groups.
==Background==
Inferno Cannons are self-propelled howitzers, firing napalm shells that explode and burn on impact, doing great damage to softer targets. Inferno Cannons are designed to operate in groups of three or four. If that many Inferno cannons fire at the same target, simultaneously, they can create a deadly Fire Storm. At least 6 are needed in order to create a firestorm when force-firing on the ground.
==Game unit==
Compared to the Nuke cannon, Inferno Cannons are somewhat lacking in firepower, and only really effective in groups. However, they are also cheaper and easier to maneuver on the battlefield (albeit slower compared to the GLA Rocket Buggies, being tracked), and require only short time to deploy automatically before firing.
Inferno Cannons suffer the usual weaknesses of artillery units: they are slow moving, have poor armor and are vulnerable to air threats. Therefore, protection from other units is essential. Their range is comparable to that of Rocket Buggies, but since they fire in a ballistic arc they aren't affected by elevation differences in relation to their target, allowing them to shoot at targets on overlooking cliffs. They are superb at taking out enemy buildings, but cannot hit vehicles (especially fast ones) without micromanagement on the commander's part. Against infantry, they are highly effective. In large numbers, the firestorm created by their attack is damaging to all ground targets, although it is less effective against heavy armor.
===Upgrades===
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==Changelog==
* Generals sneak peek patch 1.02: minimum range added
* Zero Hour patch 1.03: 
** it now takes 3 shots to trigger a napalm firestorm (down from 6)
** speed increased from 20 to 30 (China only)
==Selected Quotes==
==Gallery==
Inferno_Cannon_concept_art.jpg|Concept art
M198_155mm_howitzers.png|The icon's inspiration
==Trivia==
*As with the Artillery Barrage, Inferno Cannon's icon references a real picture that depicts M198 155mm Howitzers. It was taken in 2000 by Captain Branden P. O'Brien during a USMC exercise at the Al Hamra Training Area in the UAE.
==See also==
* Tomahawk launcher, American counterpart
* Rocket Buggy, GLA counterpart
Category:Generals 1 vehicles