Only if they have no sense. The Inferno cannon has a much bigger fuel reserve than a hand held flamer, hence a lot more fire gets poured on per shot with the Tank Commander controlling the spray. You can align that template anyway you please and with perfect justification.so logic dictates that the narrow end should be pointed at the tank, rule lawyer wise you could place it side ways....but this would not win you many friends or people wanting to play a second game.