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The Crusader's most significant departure from the original vehicle comes in its armaments, with the sponson-mounted lascannons replaced with [[Hurricane-pattern bolters]], the hull-mounted heavy bolter replaced with [[twin-linked]] [[Assault Cannon]]s, and several [[Frag Assault Launcher]]s studding its hull. These numerous short-ranged, rapid-firing weapons allow the Crusader to lay low the enemy before disgorging its embarked passengers and provide them with superior fire suppression. In compensation for the loss in anti-tank firepower the pintle-mount was converted to carrying a [[Multi-melta]], which also serves to clear breach defences and clear anti-tank obstacles.{{Fn|1}}{{Fn|2}}
With the removal of the bulky generators needed to power the lascannons the Crusader can carry sixteen{{Fn|2a}} Space Marines or eight [[Terminators]] , the largest transport capacity of any Land Raider variant.{{Fn|2}} Carrying so many additional troops also necessitated the adding of [[Extra Armour]] and structural supports to the vehicle which, due to the additional strain on its engines, also reduces the Crusader's top speed slightly.{{Fn|1}} As standard the Crusader also mounts [[Smoke Launchers]] and a [[Searchlight]] along with the option to carry a [[Hunter-Killer Missile]].{{Fn|2}}
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