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==Design Features==
The Crusader's most significant departure from the original vehicle comes in its armaments, with the sponson-mounted [[lascannon]]s 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 carry a [[Multi-melta]], which also serves to breach defences and clear anti-tank obstacles.{{Fn|1}}{{Fn|2}} The first Crudaders Crusaders models of the Black Templars didn't have multi-meltas, but after several battles a multi-melta was these were found to be necessary and subsequently added to the heavy transport due to its necessity.{{Fn|1}}
With the removal of the bulky generators needed to power the lascannons the Crusader can carry up to sixteen 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}} A standard Crusader also mounts [[Smoke Launchers]] and a [[Searchlight]] along with the option to carry a [[Hunter-Killer Missile]]{{Fn|2}}
