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The '''AX39 Sun Shark'''{{Fn|3}} is a [[Tau]] atmospheric bomber aircraft.{{Fn|1}}
Capable of blasting ground targets with its primary armament, the [[Pulse Bomb Generator]], secondary systems include [[Interceptor Drone]]s to intercept incoming enemy aircraft and [[Missile Pod]]s to both protect from aircraft and provide supporting fire. The Drones may be exchanged for additional thrusters and twin quad [[Quad Ion CannonTurret|Quad Ion Turrets]].{{Fn|3}} Due to their unique fighting tendencies, the Tau due not use ground artillery in a conventional sense, and thus an advanced [[Air Caste]] bomber was necessary for effective heavy fire support.{{Fn|2}}
The Sun Shark was the basis of the Tau [[Razorshark Strike Fighter]]{{Fn|1}}
