Quote: (daemonkin @ 24 Jul. 2008, 09:43 )
Just reading False Gods (I know I'm so far behind but anyway...) and the only thing different between the stormbird and the t/hawk is the rear access ramp (and of course the size
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And the heavier arnement, sleeker shape, folding wings, etc etc ÂÂ
From the HH Novels, from 'Horus Rising' up to 'Descent of Angels'
- They are larger and more 'sleek' than Thunderhawks, but still described as 'fat bodied' and 'heavy-duty'. They have a more streamlined and conical nose compared to the blocky nose of the Thunderhawk.
- They are often described as looking somewhat similar to birds of prey, so judging by this I would have thought their wings are much larger in proportion rather than the relatively small wings on a Thunderhawk. The wings are described as folding inwards while landing as well.
- They have heavy engines mounted under the wings, along with racks of missiles.
- There are several different variants in service (the Luna Wolves, for example, use the 'Warhawk VI' pattern).
- They have 'underwing cannons', as well as cannons mounted underneath the cockpit, and 'rotary cannons in forward pintle mounts'.
- They are able to carry at least 50 marines, probably more given the fact they are substantially larger than the Thunderhawk.
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