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The '''Tiger Shark''' is a flyer used by the [[Tau Empire]]. It is the [[Barracuda]]'s larger cousin, often deployed in the fighter-bomber role. It is usually encountered flying in support of [[Tau]] [[Hunter Cadre]]s during major operations, it is faster and more manoeuvrable than the [[Imperium]]'s direct equivalent - the [[Marauder]] bomber - but the Tiger Shark lacks the large bomb payload.

== Overview ==The Tiger Sharks are never as numerous as the Barracuda, but have many features and systems Shark is usually encountered flying in common with it. All crew come from the support of [[Tau]] [[Air CasteHunter Cadre]]s during major operations, giving them the natural advantage of superior three-dimensional awareness and tolerance for higher acceleration speeds, it is faster and more Gs in the turn, manoeuvrable than a human pilot. Like the Barracuda, different Air Caste [[SeptImperium]]'s operate slightly different versions. Other Tiger Shark variants have been identified armed with multiple burst cannons and direct equivalent - the [[Seeker missileMarauder]]sbomber - but lacks the large bomb payload.

The Tiger Shark's main role seems to be Sharks are never as numerous as the deployment of dronesBarracuda, but have many features and systems in common with it. Its drone racks can deploy a shower of remote weapons platforms anywhere over All crew come from the battlefield[[Air Caste]], as well as strafing with its ion cannons and wing-mounted missile pods. It is armed with iongiving them the natural advantage of superior three-cannons dimensional awareness and missile pods tolerance for ground attackshigher acceleration speeds, and droned-controlled burst cannons for defence against enemy fightersmore Gs in the turn, although than a flight of human pilot. Like the Barracuda, different Air Caste [[Sept]]s operate slightly different versions. Other Tiger Sharks will usually also be accompanied by Barracudas as fighter coverShark variants have been identified armed with multiple burst cannons and [[Seeker missile]]s.

The Tiger Shark's main role seems to be the deployment of drones. Its drone racks can deploy a shower of remote weapons platforms anywhere over the battlefield, as well as strafing with its ion cannons and wing-mounted missile pods. It is armed with [[ion cannon]]s and [[Missile Pods]] for ground attacks, and drone-controlled [[Burst Cannon]]s for defence against enemy fighters, although a flight of Tiger Sharks will usually also be accompanied by Barracudas as fighter cover. The aircraft has two crewmembers, a pilot and a navigator/weapons operator. Their cockpit is also an escape pod, which can detach from the aircraft's fuselage and has limited gravitic mobility to bring the crew safely back to the ground.

During the [[Taros Campaign]], Tigers Sharks supported Tau operations as a rapid response force. They were often the first to respond to the Imperial Guard's advances, quickly deploying their Drone squadrons in the area, while Tau ground forces moved into place.

Tiger Sharks are used to deploy (14) fourteen [[Gun Drone]]s from their internal racks at high altitude. The Tiger Shark is also armed with two [[Ion Cannons]], two [[Missile Pod]]s and two [[Drone]] Controlled [[Burst Cannons]].

Crew: '''2. Pilot. Co-pilot'''

Main Ammunition: '''12 Missiles. 8000 rounds'''

First seen during the [[Taros Campaign]], the AX-1-0 variant is a Tiger Shark that's been refitted for Titan-killing duty by replacing its [[Ion Cannon]]s and [[Drone]] Racks with a pair of [[Railgun]]s ^2a{{Fn|1a}}.

The AX-1-0 provided a nasty shock when a strafing run from one destroyed the [[Warhound Scout Titan|Warhound Titan]] ''Advensis Primaris''. The three other Warhounds in the battle then withdrew rather than face such firepower.^2b{{Fn|1b}}

The AX-2-2 varient is a Tiger Shark that has been modified to carry and deploy two [[Remora Drone Stealth Fighter]]s. In addition to this the AX-2-2 compliments the fighters by sending them additional data. If the AX-2-2 is destroyed or disengages the fighters will slow down due to their limited artificial intelligence.³{{Fn|2}}