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[[image:StormtalonArt.jpg|thumb|right|Stormtalon Gunship{{Fn|2}}]]
The '''Stormtalon Gunship''' is a small one-man flyer employed by [[Space Marine]] forces.
==Overview==
The Stormtalon is flown by a [[Techmarine|Techmarine pilot]].{{Fn|4}} It is used by the Space Marines as both an air-to-air interceptor and ground attack aircraft. Swift enough to engage most enemy aircraft, it also packs a heavy armament of [[Assault Cannon]]s, [[Missile Launcher]]s, [[Heavy Bolter]]s, and other weapons. The Stormtalon is a versatile vehicle, capable of serving as an escort fighter to protect Space Marine assets on the battlefield or as a close air support attack craft.{{Fn|1}} By rotating its engine pondspods, the Stormtalon can continue to fly while facing backwards and even engage pursuing enemies.{{Fn|4}}
To a few chapters, such as the [[White Scars]], [[Raven Guard]], and [[Hawk Lords]], the Stormtalon has potential beyond close air support and interdiction. For these Chapters, the Stormtalon excels as a vanguard strike aircraft, able to keep pace with [[Assault Marine]]s and [[Land Speeder]]s. In these operations the Stormtalon's role is reversed, being used as the principal attack vehicle as opposed to simply a support craft. The remainder of the Chapter's rapid-moving elements act as escorts, clearing the way of anti-aircraft fire.{{Fn|2}}
A short GW video featuring the Stormtalon can be found [http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=jN8ZZ-gu5E0 here].
==See Alsoalso==
*[[Space Marine Vehicles (List)]]
*[[Dark Talon]]
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[[Category: Attack Craft]]
[[Category:Flyers]]
[[Category:Imperial Aircraft]]
[[Category: Vehicles (Space Marines)]]
[[fr:Escorteur Stormtalon]]
