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[[Image:ThunderboltArt.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Thunderbolt Fighters{{Fn|6}}]]

The '''Thunderbolt''' heavy fighter is the workhorse of the [[Imperial Navy]].{{Fn|2}} A rugged and reliable design, with good firepower and manoeuvrability, the Thunderbolt has been in service for centuries and remains well-liked by its crews.{{Fn|1a}}

==Overview==

The Thunderbolt primarily serves as an air superiority fighter, given the task of hunting down enemy bombers or engaging enemy fighters in order to establish air superiority over the battlefield. However one of the chief advantages of the design is its versatility, allowing it to fulfil other types of missions. Thunderbolt fighters frequently serve as high altitude escort fighters for flights of [[Marauder Bomber]]s. They can also be adapted to serve as low level fighter-bombers, night fighters and reconnaissance aircraft.{{Fn|1a}} Typically, Imperial Navy Thunderbolt Wings operate thirty aircraft.{{Fn|2}}