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Unused sources. In addition, some of the given sources seem to be wrong (perhaps Raid on Kastorel-Novem second edition?)
[[Image:Deff Skwadron Cabin.jpg|thumb|220px|right|Fighta-Bommer interior{{Fn|6}}]]
Fighta-Bommers are larger and sturdier Ork aircraft when compared to the likes of [[Fighta]]s or [[Dakkajet]]s. They are built to satisfy the Orkish trait of might makes right, and are thus heavily armoured and armed. The [[Flyboyz]] of these craft tend to be larger and more dominant members of Ork society, often having started out as humble Dakkajet pilots. Where in other Ork Clans these would have gone on to become [[Nobz]], here they pilot the more privileged machines of a warband's aircraft inventory. These veteran pilots lead underlings into battle and form retinues of their own, and in time may become [[Fly Boss]]es themselves.{{Fn|5}}
 
Like all Ork aircrafts, Fighta-Bommers take-off using a launch trolley. After being loaded with bombs, the aircraft is put on a trolley and pulled onto the runway, where it accelerates until take-off speed is achieved. The launch trolley then detaches and crashes to the ground. Landing manoeuvres are accomplished by slowing the aircraft down until it almost stalls and then touching down with the reinforced belly on the runaway in a barely controlled skid. A landing hook drags along the ground to bring the aircraft to a complete halt.{{Fn|1b}}
 
The uses for the Ork Fighta-Bommer are rather limited. While generally more durable, the craft is easily outclassed by similar craft flown by the [[Imperial Navy]], the [[Tau]] [[Air Caste]], or the [[Eldar]] fleets.{{CME}}
 
The Evil Suns clan has some appreciation for the craft due to its blistering speed.{{CME}}
===Design and Construction===
[[Image:IAA Fighta-Bommer.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Fighta-Bommer{{Fn|8}}]]
The [[Mek]] will normally start out trying to build a specific type of aircraft but will soon become indecisive and hammer on as many guns, engines and wotsits as possible. The standard Fighta-Bommer is armed with three [[Big Shoota]]s, and carries ordinance such as the [[supa-rokkit]], and the inventive [[Grot Bomb]]s. While a relatively good dog-fighter, Fighta-Bommerz rely on their heavy armament and reinforced armour plating to make up for a lack of speed and maneuverability manoeuvrability when compared to other aircraft.{{Fn|3}}.The uses for the Ork Fighta-Bommer are rather limited. While generally more durable, the craft is easily outclassed by similar craft flown by the [[Imperial Navy]], the [[Tau]] [[Air Caste]], or the [[Eldar]] fleets.{{Fn|1a}} 
The Evil Suns clan has some appreciation for the craft due Individual Fighta-Bommers vary widely in design from aircraft to its blistering speed{{Fn|1a}}aircraft.The most famous Fighta-Bommer One massive example, flown by [[Uzgob]], is the dreaded "Vulcha"110 feet long, one with a wingspan of the oldest 170 feet and longest serving a weight of 78 tons unladen. Even though its kindfuel type is unknown, it has a range of approximately 1800 km. This is the personal courier Fighta-Bommer can carry a payload of 6000 lbs of the infamous Boss [[Zagstruk]]wing-slung explosives, leader of the elite "Vulcha Squad"2 to 4 wing-mounted heavy cannons and 2 to 4 air-to-air rockets and is armed with two nose-mounted heavy cannons.{{Fn|1c12}}. These At least some Fighta-Bommers are capable of spaceflight, and act as [[StormboyzOrk]] used their aging Fighta-Bommerz to make deep strikes onto enemy positions by recklessly jumping from the Vulcha's bomb bays and firing their [[Jump PackAttack Craft]]s at the last minutein fleet battles. The tactical advantages of this maneuver (barring any Rokkit-related mishaps) may seem fairly obvious, but they haven't been adopted by other Stormboy units, most likely because of the difficulty of retaining Meks with the skill needed to build a functioning Fighta-Bommer{{Fn|1b10}}.
Like all Ork aircrafts, The most famous Fighta-Bommers take-off using a launch trolley. After being loaded with bombs, the aircraft Bommer is put on a trolley and pulled onto the runwaydreaded "Vulcha", where it accelerates until take-off speed is achieved. The launch trolley then detaches one of the oldest and crashes to the groundlongest serving of its kind. Landing manoeuvres are accomplished by slowing This is the aircraft down until it almost stalls and then touching down with personal courier of the reinforced belly on infamous Boss [[Zagstruk]], leader of the runaway in a barely controlled skid. A landing hook drags along the ground to bring the aircraft to a complete haltelite "Vulcha Squad".{{Fn|112}} Individual These [[Stormboyz]] used their aging Fighta-Bommers vary widely in design from aircraft Bommerz to aircraft. One massive example, flown make deep strikes onto enemy positions by recklessly jumping from the Vulcha's bomb bays and firing their [[UzgobJump Pack]]s at the last minute. The tactical advantages of this manoeuvre (barring any Rokkit-related mishaps) may seem fairly obvious, is 110 feet longbut they haven't been adopted by other Stormboy units, with a wingspan most likely because of 170 feet and a weight the difficulty of 78 tons unladen. Even though its fuel type is unknown, it has retaining Meks with the skill needed to build a range of approximately 1800 ikm. This functioning Fighta-Bommer can carry a payload of 6000 lbs of wing-slung explosives, 2 to 4 wing-mounted heavy cannons and 2 to 4 air-to-air rockets and is armed with two nose-mounted heavy cannons.{{Fn|12}} At least some Fighta-Bommers are capable of spaceflight, and act as [[Ork]] [[Attack Craft]] in fleet battles.{{Fn|10CME}}
==Technical Information==
==Famous Fighta-Bommers==
*[[Da Vulcha]] - Boss [[Zagstruk]]'s ride.{{Fn|2}}
*The Fighta-Bommers of [[Deff Skwadron]]
Deff Skwadron Liftoff.jpg|Fighta-Bommers lifting off{{Fn|6}}
Fighta-bommer scheme.jpg|Fighta-Bommer scheme{{Fn|1c}}
Epic-Fightabommer.jpg|Ork Fighter-Bommer miniature for ''[[Epic]]''.{{Fn|4}}
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==Sources==
*1: [[Imperial Armour Volume Eight - Raid on Kastorel-Novem]]:
**{{Endn|1a}}: pg. 70{{CME}}
**{{Endn|1b}}: pg. 179
**{{Endn|1c}}: pg. 180
*{{Endn|2}}: [[Codex: Orks (4th Edition)]]:**{{Endn|2a}}: pg. 46**{{Endn|2b}}: pg. 47**{{Endn|2c}}: , pg. 63
*{{Endn|3}}: [[Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Soulstorm]]
*{{Endn|4}}: [http://web.archive.org/web/20120403102948/http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/Aeronautica-Imperialis/Aliens_and_Renegades/AERONAUTICA-IMPERIALIS-ORK-FIGHTA-BOMMER.html Saved archive page of Forge World] ''(last accessed 29 June 2015)''
*{{Endn|11}}: [[Aeronautica Imperialis Game Rulebook]], pg. 87
*{{Endn|12}}: [[Inferno! 10]], pg. 48 — ''Deff Skwadron''
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