The Lightning Strike is a variant to the Lightning aircraft.
History
In the 41st Millennium
The Lightning Strike is a Ground Attack Fighter and varies from the original Lightning by removing the long-barrelled Autocannon and replacing it with 2 extra Hellstrike Missiles. This makes it more effective against large ground formations but sacrifices its air-to-air defences.
- Imperial 2872nd Navy Fighter Wing - Thunderbird squadron
- Imperial 484th Navy Fighter Wing - Talon squadron
- Imperal 1002nd Navy Fighter Wing - Red-hammer squadron
Armament and Upgrades
- The Lightning Strike is armed with a twin-linked Lascannon and 2 Hellstrike Missiles. It may also take another 4 Hellstrike Missiles and be upgraded with an Ejector Seat, Flare or Chaff Launcher, Armoured Cockpit, Infra-red Targeting, Illum Flares and Distinctive Paint Scheme or Decals.
| Type | Ground Attack Fighter | Operational Ceiling | 36,000m, with jet engines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Name | Lightning Strike | Max Speed | 2400kph |
| Forge World of Origin | Cypra-Mundi | Range | 8000km |
| Known Patterns | III-XI | Main Armament | 2x wing-mounted Lascannons |
| Crew | Pilot | Secondary Armament | 6x Hellstrike Missiles |
| Powerplant | 2x F100-XB Afterburning Turbofans | Main Ammunition | 30 shots from battery packs |
| Weight | 9.8 tonnes empty | Secondary Ammunition | N/A |
| Length | 10.8m | Armour | |
| Wingspan | 13.75m | Superstructure | 45mm |
| Height | 3.4m with landing gear down | Hull | 30mm |