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Built around a large bore [[autocannon]], the venerable '''''Lightning''''' is well admired for its speed as well as its armor.<ref name=TRO:3075/> | Built around a large bore [[autocannon]], the venerable '''''Lightning''''' is well admired for its speed as well as its armor.<ref name=TRO:3075/> | ||
| − | After reverse engineering the [[Terran Hegemony]]'s brand new [[AC/10]], the [[Capellan Confederation]] began a crash program to develop an [[aerospace fighter]] to carry it. The resulting ''Lightning'' was well received although eventually the ever advancing pace of military technology left it behind.<ref name=TRO:3075/> | + | After reverse engineering the [[Terran Hegemony]]'s brand new [[AC/10]], the [[Capellan Confederation]] began a crash program to develop an [[aerospace fighter]] to carry it. The resulting ''Lightning'' was well received, although eventually the ever advancing pace of military technology left it behind.<ref name=TRO:3075/> The ''Lightning'' received a new lease of life when the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] developed the mammoth [[AC/20]], with [[Tengo Aerospace]] reworking the venerable design to include the new weapon along with 10.5 tons of [[BattleMech]]-class armor and a more efficient [[GM 200]]-rated [[fusion engine]] in [[2511]].<ref name=TRO:3075/> |
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| − | The ''Lightning'' received a new lease of life when the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] developed the mammoth [[AC/20]], with [[Tengo Aerospace]] reworking the venerable design to include the new weapon along with 10.5 tons of [[BattleMech]] class armor and a more efficient [[GM 200]]-rated [[fusion engine]] in [[2511]].<ref name=TRO:3075/> | ||
Unfortunately, Tengo's hopes for renewed sales were dashed when the [[CCAF]] chose to go with [[Mujika Aerospace Technologies]]' cheaper knock-off of the ''Lightning'', the ''[[Transit]]'', instead. Desperate to survive, Tengo illegally sold the design to Lyran and [[House Davion|Davion]] manufacturers, with the fighter slowly spreading across the [[Inner Sphere]] and ensuring its survival in the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]].<ref name=TRO:3075/> | Unfortunately, Tengo's hopes for renewed sales were dashed when the [[CCAF]] chose to go with [[Mujika Aerospace Technologies]]' cheaper knock-off of the ''Lightning'', the ''[[Transit]]'', instead. Desperate to survive, Tengo illegally sold the design to Lyran and [[House Davion|Davion]] manufacturers, with the fighter slowly spreading across the [[Inner Sphere]] and ensuring its survival in the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]].<ref name=TRO:3075/> | ||
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==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | Built around the massive [[Luxor]] [[AC/20]], the ''Lightning'' is to be feared at short range. Unfortunately, its only other weapons are four [[Diverse Optics II]] [[medium laser]]s | + | Built around the massive [[Luxor]] [[AC/20]], the ''Lightning'' is to be feared at short range. Unfortunately, its only other weapons are four [[Diverse Optics II]] [[medium laser]]s, with one mounted in the nose, one in each wing, and one covering the rear arc. This leaves the design relatively short-ranged, relying on its speed and armor holding out to get into a position of advantage.<ref name=TRO:3075/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
*; LTN-G14 : The original ''Lightning'' model built in [[2465]], it mounted an [[AC/10]] along with the four [[medium laser]]s and featured more [[Primitive Technology|primitive armor and engines]]. BV (2.0) = 826<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 154</ref> | *; LTN-G14 : The original ''Lightning'' model built in [[2465]], it mounted an [[AC/10]] along with the four [[medium laser]]s and featured more [[Primitive Technology|primitive armor and engines]]. BV (2.0) = 826<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 154</ref> | ||
| − | *; LTN-G15b : Used by the [[SLDF]], this [[2721]] version carried a [[Gauss rifle]] and [[medium laser]] in place of the [[AC/20]]. It also traded the standard wing armament for a medium laser and [[medium pulse laser]] | + | *; LTN-G15b : Used by the [[SLDF]], this [[2721]] version carried a [[Gauss rifle]] and [[medium laser]] in place of the [[AC/20]]. It also traded the standard wing armament for a medium laser and [[medium pulse laser]], and another standard medium laser covered the rear arc. 10 [[double heat sink]]s kept the heat under control. BV (2.0) = 1,671<ref>''Record Sheets: Operation Klondike'', p. 87</ref><ref name=HOKp161>''Historical: Operation Klondike'', p.161</ref> |
*;LTN-G16D : A more radical update developed in [[3068]] by the [[Federated Suns]], the G16D features the [[ferro-aluminum]] armor and [[double heat sink]]s of the other recent upgrades, but also includes an [[XL engine]] to free up space for a pair of [[RAC/2]]s in the nose and a [[medium pulse laser]] to each wing alongside the now upgraded [[ER medium laser]]s. BV (2.0) = 1,328<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 156</ref> | *;LTN-G16D : A more radical update developed in [[3068]] by the [[Federated Suns]], the G16D features the [[ferro-aluminum]] armor and [[double heat sink]]s of the other recent upgrades, but also includes an [[XL engine]] to free up space for a pair of [[RAC/2]]s in the nose and a [[medium pulse laser]] to each wing alongside the now upgraded [[ER medium laser]]s. BV (2.0) = 1,328<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 156</ref> | ||
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*;LTN-16O : Developed in [[3068]] by the [[Outworlds Alliance]], the upgraded 16O retains the armor of the original but replaces the weapons with [[LB 20-X AC]] and a trio of [[ER small laser]]s on each wing. BV (2.0) = 1,220<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 159</ref> | *;LTN-16O : Developed in [[3068]] by the [[Outworlds Alliance]], the upgraded 16O retains the armor of the original but replaces the weapons with [[LB 20-X AC]] and a trio of [[ER small laser]]s on each wing. BV (2.0) = 1,220<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 159</ref> | ||
| − | *; LTN-G16S : Another more expensive and radical updating, the [[Lyran]]'s G16S features [[double heat sink]]s, a [[light fusion engine]] and [[heavy ferro-aluminum]] armor to boost protection and free up weight for a [[heavy Gauss rifle]] in the nose as well as four [[ER small laser]]s and [[ER medium laser]]s on the wings. BV (2.0) = 1,633<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 159</ref> | + | *;LTN-G16S : Another more expensive and radical updating, the [[Lyran]]'s G16S features [[double heat sink]]s, a [[light fusion engine]], and [[heavy ferro-aluminum]] armor to boost protection and free up weight for a [[heavy Gauss rifle]] in the nose as well as four [[ER small laser]]s and [[ER medium laser]]s on the wings. BV (2.0) = 1,633<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 159</ref> |
*;LTN-16T : An upgrade developed for the [[Taurian Concordat]], the 16T also uses [[ferro-aluminum]] armor and [[double heat sink]]s to free up weight for an imported [[targeting computer]] and [[ER medium laser]]s. BV (2.0) = 1,256<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 160</ref> | *;LTN-16T : An upgrade developed for the [[Taurian Concordat]], the 16T also uses [[ferro-aluminum]] armor and [[double heat sink]]s to free up weight for an imported [[targeting computer]] and [[ER medium laser]]s. BV (2.0) = 1,256<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 160</ref> | ||
Revision as of 09:59, 10 August 2022
- This article is about the aerospace fighter. For other uses, see Lightning (disambiguation).
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| Lightning | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Tengo Aerospace
HildCo Interplanetary Lockheed/CBM Corporation United Outworlders Corporation |
| Production Year | 2511[1] |
| Model | LTN-G15 |
| Class | Medium aerospace fighter |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 50 tons |
| Structural Integrity | 9[2] |
| Frame | Hildco Aerospace Type 4 |
| Power Plant | GM 200 |
| Fuel | 400[3] |
| Armament |
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| Communications System | Endicott Type 22 Master |
| Tracking & Targeting System | Dwyerson Mark XI |
| Heat Sinks | 13 single heat sinks |
| BV (1.0) | 919[4] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,057[5] 1,093[6] |
Contents
Description
Built around a large bore autocannon, the venerable Lightning is well admired for its speed as well as its armor.[5]
After reverse engineering the Terran Hegemony's brand new AC/10, the Capellan Confederation began a crash program to develop an aerospace fighter to carry it. The resulting Lightning was well received, although eventually the ever advancing pace of military technology left it behind.[5] The Lightning received a new lease of life when the Lyran Commonwealth developed the mammoth AC/20, with Tengo Aerospace reworking the venerable design to include the new weapon along with 10.5 tons of BattleMech-class armor and a more efficient GM 200-rated fusion engine in 2511.[5]
Unfortunately, Tengo's hopes for renewed sales were dashed when the CCAF chose to go with Mujika Aerospace Technologies' cheaper knock-off of the Lightning, the Transit, instead. Desperate to survive, Tengo illegally sold the design to Lyran and Davion manufacturers, with the fighter slowly spreading across the Inner Sphere and ensuring its survival in the Succession Wars.[5]
The license was sold to HildCo Interplanetary on Texlos in the Capellan Confederation, Lockheed/CBM Corporation on Tharkad in the Lyran Alliance and United Outworlders Corporation on Ramora in the Outworlds Alliance. Tengo Aerospace continued to produce the Lightning at the factories on Sarna and St. Ives for the CCAF.[7] In addition, Lycomb-Davion IntroTech on New Avalon within the Federated Suns[8] and Taurus Territorial Industries on Taurus in the Taurian Concordat[9] were also counted among the craft's manufacturers.
Weapons and Equipment
Built around the massive Luxor AC/20, the Lightning is to be feared at short range. Unfortunately, its only other weapons are four Diverse Optics II medium lasers, with one mounted in the nose, one in each wing, and one covering the rear arc. This leaves the design relatively short-ranged, relying on its speed and armor holding out to get into a position of advantage.[5]
Variants
- LTN-G14
- The original Lightning model built in 2465, it mounted an AC/10 along with the four medium lasers and featured more primitive armor and engines. BV (2.0) = 826[10]
- LTN-G15b
- Used by the SLDF, this 2721 version carried a Gauss rifle and medium laser in place of the AC/20. It also traded the standard wing armament for a medium laser and medium pulse laser, and another standard medium laser covered the rear arc. 10 double heat sinks kept the heat under control. BV (2.0) = 1,671[11][12]
- LTN-G16D
- A more radical update developed in 3068 by the Federated Suns, the G16D features the ferro-aluminum armor and double heat sinks of the other recent upgrades, but also includes an XL engine to free up space for a pair of RAC/2s in the nose and a medium pulse laser to each wing alongside the now upgraded ER medium lasers. BV (2.0) = 1,328[13]
- LTN-16L
- A 3067 upgrade developed in House Liao space, the 16L uses ferro-aluminum armor and double heat sinks to free up space for an UAC/20 and ER medium lasers. BV (2.0) = 1,376[14]
- LTN-16O
- Developed in 3068 by the Outworlds Alliance, the upgraded 16O retains the armor of the original but replaces the weapons with LB 20-X AC and a trio of ER small lasers on each wing. BV (2.0) = 1,220[15]
- LTN-G16S
- Another more expensive and radical updating, the Lyran's G16S features double heat sinks, a light fusion engine, and heavy ferro-aluminum armor to boost protection and free up weight for a heavy Gauss rifle in the nose as well as four ER small lasers and ER medium lasers on the wings. BV (2.0) = 1,633[16]
- LTN-16T
- An upgrade developed for the Taurian Concordat, the 16T also uses ferro-aluminum armor and double heat sinks to free up weight for an imported targeting computer and ER medium lasers. BV (2.0) = 1,256[17]
Custom Variants
- LTN-G16-P Lightning Branson
- The customized fighter of a former Clan Snow Raven warrior, the Lightning Branson uses several new experimental systems to keep enemy forces on their guard. The standard armor has been replaced with Clan-made ferro-lamellor armor and double heat sinks. The weapon loadout of the Lightning has been replaced as well, using three Inner Sphere-made ER medium lasers, two ER small lasers covering the rear, while a nose-mounted HAG/10 provides a long-range punch. BV (2.0) = 982[18]
Notes
- The Lightning was introduced in AeroTech (1st edition) as one of the six original designs, but lacked model number, release date, or any description beyond its game stats. It was finally given a detailed description in line with that of other aerospace fighters in Technical Readout: 3075.
Gallery
Original LTN-G16-P Lightning from TRO:3057
Lightning from TRO:3075
Branson-variant of Lightning from XTRO:Pirates
References
- ↑ MUL online date for the Lightning (Aerospace Fighter class)
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Pirates, p. 12
- ↑ Record Sheets: Operation Klondike, p. 87
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 84
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 Technical Readout: 3075, pp. 250-251, "Lightning Fighter Profile"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 155
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 250
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 97
- ↑ Objective Raids, p.162
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 154
- ↑ Record Sheets: Operation Klondike, p. 87
- ↑ Historical: Operation Klondike, p.161
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 156
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 157
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 159
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 159
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 160
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Pirates, p. 12