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==Technical Information==
The anti-gravitic generators which give the Falcon its amazing speed and agility are prime examples of the Eldar's technological mastery. Thanks to these powerful devices a Falcon can achieve speeds of up to 800 kph and soar to altitudes much higher than the equivalent [[Imperial]] craft, giving it limited flight capability. The Falcon's crew of pilot and gunner will themselves be veteran pilots, having learned their craft either on [[Eldar Jetbike]]s or along a similar [[Path]], and take full advantage of these abilities, hiding within cloud cover only to swoop down on their pre-selected targets at high speed to deliver death and destruction.{{Fn|2}}{{Fn|3a}} The Falcon can be constructed on all Eldar [[Craftworld]]s, even many [[Exodite world]]s have the limited capability to manufacture and repair the grav-tank.{{Fn|4}}
The Falcon's weapon systems can be tailored towards fighting in any role. In addition to the standard [[Pulse Laser]] the gunner's turret can mount a [[Scatter Laser]] or [[Shuriken Cannon]] for mowing down infantry, a [[Starcannon]] to deal with light armour, or a [[Bright Lance]] or [[Eldar Missile Launcher|Missile Launcher]] for increase anti-tank firepower. [[Twin-linked]] [[Shuriken Catapult]]s located beneath the pilot's cockpit can also be switched out for a single Shuriken Cannon, while the craft can be further upgraded with a [[Holo-field]], [[Spirit Stone]]s, [[Star Engine]]s and [[Vectored Engine]]s.{{Fn|2}}{{Fn|3a}} Like all Eldar vehicles the Falcon is constructed from [[Wraithbone]] and other psycho-plastics, lightweight material which is incredibly strong and specially attuned to the Eldar's psychic abilities. This not only allows the vehicle to be controlled with both mind and body, but makes it impossible for other races to duplicate or operate the vehicle.{{Fn|3a}}{{Fn|3b}}
The crew compartment on the Falcon is located in the rear of the vehicle and accessed by a single door. Though capable of carrying up to six fully-equipped Eldar, such as [[Guardian]]s and [[Aspect Warrior]]s, it is unable to carry larger constructs like [[Wraithguard]].{{Fn|2}} The compartment is sealed and pressurised and has monitors to allow its transported troops to observe the outside environments.{{Fn|4}} {|align=center border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0"|-|style=background:#4F4F4F colspan=4 align=center|'''Technical Information'''|-|Length|9.63m{{Fn|4}}|-|Height|3.61m{{Fn|4}}|-|Hull Width|6.92m{{Fn|4}}|-|Weight|20 tonnes{{Fn|4}}|-|Armour|35-60mm{{Fn|4}}|-|Speed at low altitude|180kph{{Fn|4}}|-|Speed at high altitude|800kph{{Fn|4}}|-|Crew|2, Pilot, Gunner{{Fn|4}}|-|Passengers|6 Eldar{{Fn|4}}|-|Armament|[[Pulse Laser|Pulse laser]], [[twin-linked]] [[shuriken catapult]]s{{Fn|4}}<br> various configurations of secondary weapons including [[shuriken cannon]], [[Scatter Laser|scatter laser]], [[Eldar Missile Launcher|missile launcher]], [[Bright Lance|bright lance]] and [[starcannon]]{{Fn|4}}|-|Main Ammunition|4000 shots pulse capacity{{Fn|4}}|-|}
==Images==
**{{Endn|3a}}: Pg. 174
**{{Endn|3b}}: Pg. 179
*{{Endn|4}}: [[White Dwarf 253 (UK)]], pg. 52 — ''Chapter Approved: Transport Vehicle Rules''
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