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The anti-gravitic plates which give the Land Speeder its ability to fly remains a mystery restricted mostly to the Tech-Magos of the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]]. Placed around the nose and cockpit of the vehicle they create an inverse gravity field which, in combination with afterburning ramjets, allows it to climb to a height of one hundred meters but the official doctrine dictated that Land Speeders should use the ground as cover and don't climb up to high height.{{Fn|1a}} Though its anti-gravitic plates won't function at higher altitudes, they can be used to perform a control descent at these heights, allowing their deployment from an overflying [[Thunderhawk]] for rapid assaults.{{Fn|2}}
The Land Speeder is lightly armoured - indeed the [[power armour]] of its Space Marine crew provides them with more protection - instead relying on its speed and maneuverability to avoid enemy fire.{{Fn|2}} Its primary armament is a [[Heavy Bolter]], although this is replaced in some Land Speeders with a [[Multi-Melta]] for anti-armour firepower.{{Fn|1f}}
==Battlefield Role==
