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The Starhawk is an Imperial Navy Bomber
==History==
The STC data for the Lightning was discovered during the [[Saint-Saen Crusade]], which liberated twelve worlds in [[Segmentum Obscurus]]. They were found on [[Karnak II]] by an [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] explorator team and the designs immediatly given to the Adeptus Mechanicus lords of [[Cypra Mundi]]. Over 500 years later the designs were finally approved for production in supplying fleet carriers and cruisers. The designs have slowly been leaked to the navy worlds of [[Bakka]] and [[Hydraphur]] and Lightnings are now more commonly seen alongside the Thunderbolt in both [[Segmentum Tempestus]] and [[Segmentum Pacificus]].
==In the 41st Millennium==
The main role of the aircraft is to engage enemy craft and establish air-superiority over a battlefield. They are often based on orbiting ships or air-strips on the surface, they are used on patrols, interception missions and to cover [[Marauder]] missions. It is also armed with [[Hellstrike]] missiles making it good at ground attack. Often they are used in combination with [[Imperial Guard]] regiments and can be called in by Imperial commanders.
==Navy wings known to contain Lightnings==
*[[2774th Imperial Navy Fighter Wing|Imperial 2774th Navy Fighter Wing]] - Wyrm squadron
*[[3035th Imperial Navy Fighter Wing|Imperial 3035th Navy Fighter Wing]] - Firedrake squadron
*[[717th Imperial Navy Fighter Wing|Imperial 717th Navy Fighter Wing]] - Warhawk squadron
==Armament and Upgrades==
The Lightning is armed with a long-barrelled [[Autocannon]] and [[twin-linked]] [[Lascannons]]. It may also take up to 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]].
{{Imperial Aircraft
|Type=Air Superiority Fighter
|Vehicle Name=Lightning
|Forge World of Origin=[[Cypra-Mundi]]
|Known Patterns=III-IX
|Crew=Pilot
|Powerplant=2x F100-XB Afterburning Turbofans
|Weight=10 tonnes empty
|Length=10.8m
|Wingspan=13.75m
|Height=3.4m with landing gear down
|Operational Ceiling=36,000m, with jet engines
|Max Speed=2400kph
|Range=8000km
|Main Armament=2x wing-mounted [[Lascannons]], ventral-mounted long barrelled [[Autocannon]]
|Secondary Armament=4x [[Hellstrike Missiles]]
|Main Ammunition=30 shots from battery packs
|Secondary Ammunition=100 rounds
|Superstructure Armour=45mm
|Hull Armour=30mm
}}
==Sources==
*[[Imperial Armour Volume One - Imperial Guard and Imperial Navy]]
==Related Articles==
*[[List of Imperial Aircraft]]
*[[List of named Imperial Aircraft]]
*[[List of Imperial Navy Wings]]
*[[Lightning Strike]]
[[Category:Imperial Navy]]
[[Category:Vehicles]]
