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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|3b}} 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}}
[[File:Falcon.png|thumb|right|300px|[[Biel Tan]] Falcon]]{{Fn|7a}}]]
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|3b}} 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|3b}}{{Fn|3c}}
Falcon Grav Tank.jpg|A [[Biel-Tan]] Falcon grav-tank
FalconModel.jpg|A [[Saim-Hann]] Falcon grav-tank
EpicFalcon.jpg|[[Epic 40,000|3rd Edition ]] [[Epic]]-Scale Falcon
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==Development History==
The Falcon has more than one aesthetic design as a result of differing consensus between [[Bonesinger]] [[Bonesinger#Design_Schools]]. Both have the same weapons and characteristics, but as dominant schools changed the older designs are seen less often but both are known as Falcons to [[Imperium]] scholars.{{Fn|7b}}
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The Falcon was one of several [[Eldar]] vehicles with more than one model. [[Bonesinger#Design_Schools|Design Schools]] were introduced in [[Epic Swordwind]] (2005) as an in-universe explanation for this difference in Eldar vehicle designs in [[Epic (game system)]].
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ArmorcastFalcon.jpg|[[Armorcast]] [[Warhammer 40,000]]-scale Falcon <br>(based on 1st Edition [[Epic]] sculpt){{Fn|5}}
*{{Endn|4}}: [[White Dwarf 253 (UK)]], pg. 52 — ''Chapter Approved: Transport Vehicle Rules''
*{{Endn|5}}: [https://web.archive.org/web/20030220044740fw_/http://www.armorcast.com/warhammer40k/ Armorcast Warhammer 40,000 Model Archive] ''(saved archive page, dated November 2001, last accessed 20 March 2025)''
*{{Endn|6}}: [[Renegades]], pg. 6
*{{Endn|7a}}: [[Epic Swordwind]]
**{{Endn|7a}}: pg. 21
**{{Endn|7b}}: pg. 76
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