| abstract | - A Sun Shark is powered by complex dual anti-gravitic and jet-propulsion motive system so that the aircraft can swiftly fly over a planet’s surface. Its armoured bulk is primarily driven forwards by its two powerful jet engines mounted on the sides of the main airframe. Additional thruster rods connected to the wings allow the aircraft to turn better than it would otherwise be able too, whilst its large wings grant it better stability in the air. The natural skills of the pilots allow the aircraft to manoeuvre with a skill, precision and extremity that only members of the Air Caste can tolerate. Mounted on the front of the central body of a Sun Shark is a nose-mounted Networked Marker Light. The armour of the vehicle is made from a dense nano-crystalline metal, named Fio'tak in the Tau Lexicon, that is light, malleable, strong and corrosive resistant; reducing the weight of the vehicle whilst also providing excellent protection. All Sun Sharks are piloted by an Air Caste pilot, as evident by the Air Caste symbols often displayed on the bomber's wings. The pilot controls the flight of the aircraft and also operates its weapons, with the assistance of some Drone-controlled systems.
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