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==Technical Specifications==
The Lightning uses a swept-wing design and twin F100-XB afterburning turbofans to give it superior speed and better rate of climb and dive compared to the [[Thunderbolt]], although it is lighter, less rugged and more demanding on maintenance crews. Like the Thunderbolt, it also features a rocket booster engine which allows for quick take-offs when using a "fast-launch" ramp and for limited operational capability in space, although it is not a true "starfighter" like the [[Fury Interceptor]].{{Fn|1a}} Additionally, the Lightning is vector thrusted, allowing it to 'jink', 'twist' and 'dance' through the air{{Fn|11b}} and perform vertical take-off and landing.{{Fn|11c}}
Standard armament for the Lightning is a long-barrelled, ventral-mounted [[Autocannon]] and [[twin-linked]] [[Lascannons]] on the wing tips. Four wing hardpoints allows it to carry up to four [[Hellstrike Missile]]s, [[Hellfury Missile]]s, [[Bomb]]s or six [[Skystrike Missile]]s. Other standard systems includes a pair of Parallax tracking augers located in the nose section, while many will mount [[Imperial Aircraft Upgrades|additional equipment]].{{Fn|2}}
Lightnings can operate as recon planes by mounting photo-equipment.{{Fn|11a}}
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*{{Endn|9}}: [[Aeronautica Imperialis Game Rulebook]], pg. 42
*{{Endn|10}}: [[Aeronautica Imperialis: Taros Air War]], pg. 78
*:11 [[Double Eagle (Novel)]]:
**{{Endn|11a}}: Day 253 — ''Over the Makanites, 12.01’’
**{{Endn|11b}}: Day 255 — ''Over the Lida, 10.01''
**{{Endn|11c}}: Day 261— ''Lake Gomel FSB, 05.32''
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