Games Workshop 47-57 Astra Militarum: Hippogriff AFV

Astra Militarum Hippogriff AFV Armored Support Vehicle for Warhammer 40,000

The Astra Militarum Hippogriff AFV is a fast armored support vehicle for Imperial Guard armies that need mobile firepower beside advancing infantry and transports. With four main weapon options, this Warhammer 40,000 vehicle miniature is a versatile addition for army builders who want flexible battlefield roles and a detailed armored model for painting and weathering.

Key Features

• Four Main Weapon Options: Configure the Hippogriff AFV with a vigilator cannon, chiron gatling cannon, melta cannon, or heavy lascannon to suit your planned battlefield role.
• Mobile Astra Militarum Fire Support: The compact armored chassis gives Imperial Guard collections a lighter support-vehicle option alongside larger tanks and troop carriers.
• Flexible Army-Building Option: A useful choice for Astra Militarum players creating mechanized forces, armored columns, or narrative campaign armies.
• Detailed Armor Panels: Raised hatches, track assemblies, weapon mounts, stowage areas, and flat armor surfaces provide plenty of opportunities for Imperial Guard vehicle weathering.

Recommended Uses

The Hippogriff AFV is well suited to Astra Militarum and Imperial Guard collections that need a compact armored support vehicle with selectable weapon options. It also makes a strong hobby project for painters building Cadian, Armageddon, Krieg, or campaign-weathered Guard army themes.

Assembly & Painting Tips

Paint the hull, tracks, and primary weapon as separate subassemblies before final assembly for cleaner access to recessed areas and interior details. Start with a dark primer, build the main vehicle color in thin coats, then add sponge chipping, dust effects, and weathering pigments around the lower hull, track guards, running gear, and stowage areas.