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{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | {{InfoBoxCombatVehicle | ||
| image = Lightning.jpg | | image = Lightning.jpg | ||
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| cost = 1,681,300 C-bills | | cost = 1,681,300 C-bills | ||
| mass = 35 | | mass = 35 | ||
| − | | armor = | + | | armor = [[Star Slab/3 Ferro Fibrous]] |
| engine = [[GM 210]] | | engine = [[GM 210]] | ||
| comsys = [[Century Model 770]] | | comsys = [[Century Model 770]] | ||
| − | | T&T = TGI 2331C/TGI F-190]] | + | | T&T = [[TGI 2331C/TGI F-190]] |
| − | | heat sinks = 10 | + | | heat sinks = 10 [[Heat Sink|single]] |
| speed = 184 | | speed = 184 | ||
| Crew = 3 | | Crew = 3 | ||
| armament = | | armament = | ||
| − | * 2x [[Medium Pulse Laser]] | + | * 2x [[Medium Pulse Laser]] |
* 2x [[One-Shot]] [[SRM 4]] | * 2x [[One-Shot]] [[SRM 4]] | ||
| BV (1.0) = 349<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 106</ref> | | BV (1.0) = 349<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 106</ref> | ||
| − | | BV (2.0) = 510<ref name=TRO3050U>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', pp. | + | | BV (2.0) = 510<ref name=TRO3050U>''Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade'', pp. 160–161: "Lightning Vehicle Profile"</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 180</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''Lightning''' was designed for the [[Star League]] by [[Curtiss Industries]] as a [[hovercraft]] [[combat vehicle]] designed to take down slow [[BattleMechs]] and vehicles. Some commanders would combine several | + | The '''Lightning''' was designed for the [[Star League]] by [[Curtiss Industries]] as a [[hovercraft]] [[combat vehicle]] designed to take down slow [[BattleMechs]] and vehicles. Some commanders would combine several Lightnings into a temporary compact unit to crush the hostile line, using their maneuverability to break up formations. A interesting feature of the Lightning is a low wing mounted on the rear of the vehicle that increases the vehicle's stability at high speed.<ref name=TRO3050U/><ref name=TRO2750>''Technical Readout: 2750'', pp. 96–97: "Lightning Vehicle Profile"</ref><ref name=TRO3050R>''Technical Readout: 3050 Revised'', pp. 200–201: "Lightning Vehicle Profile"</ref> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The | + | The Lightning is armed for short-range combat. Two Raker-IV [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s are in the front, allowing the crew to target enemies as they close with them. One Maxima One Shot [[SRM 4]] pack on each side is designed to allow the vehicle to fire off the missiles as it passes an enemy, then repeat the maneuver on the return trip.<ref name=TRO3050U/><ref name=TRO2750/><ref name=TRO3050R/> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
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*;ERSL : This variant of the ERML replaces one of its ER Medium Lasers with two [[ER Small Laser]]s. BV (2.0) = 884<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 182</ref> | *;ERSL : This variant of the ERML replaces one of its ER Medium Lasers with two [[ER Small Laser]]s. BV (2.0) = 884<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 182</ref> | ||
| − | *;RL : This variant was created by Blakist [[Precentor]] [[Robert Havasy]] to counter [[Capellan Confederation]] Shadow Lances.<ref name=TRO3050U/> In order to take advantage of the vulnerability of 'Mechs equipped with [[Stealth Armor]] at close range, the RL carries seven Rocket Launcher 15s. The modern update of the one-shot launchers, the Lightning's mission profile is perfectly suited to the use of [[Rocket Launcher]] technology. It also carries two [[ | + | *; RL : This variant was created by Blakist [[Precentor]] [[Robert Havasy]] to counter [[Capellan Confederation]] Shadow Lances.<ref name=TRO3050U/> In order to take advantage of the vulnerability of 'Mechs equipped with [[Stealth Armor]] at close range, the RL carries seven Rocket Launcher 15s. The modern update of the one-shot launchers, the Lightning's mission profile is perfectly suited to the use of [[Rocket Launcher]] technology. It also carries two [[anti-missile system]]s in the front to protect from missiles. BV (2.0) = 709<ref>''Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)'', p. 183</ref> |
| − | *;Royal : The upgraded model used by the [[SLDF Royal units]], both one-shot SRM-4s were replaced with a pair of [[Streak SRM-2]]s. The more advanced launchers inflicted, on average, the same amount of damage while withholding fire for shots that would have missed, and maximizing the single ton of reloads carried, as well as saving enough weight to also add a [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] unit. <ref name=TRO3075>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 169</ref> BV (2.0) = 633<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 142</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 9</ref> | + | *;Royal : The upgraded model used by the [[SLDF Royal units]], both one-shot SRM-4s were replaced with a pair of [[Streak SRM-2]]s. The more advanced launchers inflicted, on average, the same amount of damage while withholding fire for shots that would have missed, and maximizing the single ton of reloads carried, as well as saving enough weight to also add a [[Target Acquisition Gear|TAG]] unit.<ref name=TRO3075>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 169</ref> BV (2.0) = 633<ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged'', p. 142</ref><ref>''Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War'', p. 9</ref> |
*;Lightning CX-3 : This [[ComStar]]-built variant puts three Rocket Launcher 15s in [[Sponson Turret]]s. It's protected by [[Vehicular Stealth Armor]] and a [[Guardian ECM Suite]]. All that remains of the original armament is a single Medium Pulse Laser.<ref name=XTRO:CSp9>''Experimental Technical Readout: ComStar'', p. 9</ref> | *;Lightning CX-3 : This [[ComStar]]-built variant puts three Rocket Launcher 15s in [[Sponson Turret]]s. It's protected by [[Vehicular Stealth Armor]] and a [[Guardian ECM Suite]]. All that remains of the original armament is a single Medium Pulse Laser.<ref name=XTRO:CSp9>''Experimental Technical Readout: ComStar'', p. 9</ref> | ||
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* [[Prototype]] | * [[Prototype]] | ||
| − | == | + | ==Notes== |
| + | * In German products, the unit's proper name was perfectly altered to '''Flash'''. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | File:Lightning.jpg|Original ''Lightning'' from ''[[Technical Readout 2750|TRO:2750]]'' | |
| − | Image:Lightning (CCG).jpg|''Lightning'' in motion | + | File:3050U Lightning.jpg|Upgraded ''Lightning'' from ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade|TRO:3050 Upgrade]]'' |
| + | Image:Lightning (CCG).jpg|A ''Lightning'' in motion from ''[[BattleTech Trading Card Game|CCG]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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<references /> | <references /> | ||
| − | == Bibliography == | + | ==Bibliography== |
| − | *''[[Combat Operations]]'' | + | * ''[[Combat Operations]]'' |
| − | *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: ComStar]]'' | + | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: ComStar]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged]]'' |
| − | *''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War]]'' | + | * ''[[Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 2750]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 2750]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' |
[[Category:Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:Combat Vehicles]] | ||
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[[Category:SLDF Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:SLDF Combat Vehicles]] | ||
[[Category:SLDF Royal Combat Vehicles]] | [[Category:SLDF Royal Combat Vehicles]] | ||
| + | [[Category:German renamed units]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:57, 9 January 2024
- This article is about the hovertank. For other uses, see Lightning.
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| Lightning | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Curtiss Industries, Kressly Warworks |
| Production Year | 2696[1] |
| Mission | Reconnaissance |
| Type | Hover |
| Cost | 1,681,300 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 35 |
| Armor | Star Slab/3 Ferro Fibrous |
| Engine | GM 210 |
| Speed | 184 km/h |
| Crew | 3 |
| Communications System | Century Model 770 |
| Targeting Tracking System | TGI 2331C/TGI F-190 |
| Heat Sinks | 10 single |
| Armament |
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| BV (1.0) | 349[2] |
| BV (2.0) | 510[3][4] |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Lightning was designed for the Star League by Curtiss Industries as a hovercraft combat vehicle designed to take down slow BattleMechs and vehicles. Some commanders would combine several Lightnings into a temporary compact unit to crush the hostile line, using their maneuverability to break up formations. A interesting feature of the Lightning is a low wing mounted on the rear of the vehicle that increases the vehicle's stability at high speed.[3][5][6]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Lightning is armed for short-range combat. Two Raker-IV Medium Pulse Lasers are in the front, allowing the crew to target enemies as they close with them. One Maxima One Shot SRM 4 pack on each side is designed to allow the vehicle to fire off the missiles as it passes an enemy, then repeat the maneuver on the return trip.[3][5][6]
Variants[edit]
- ERML
- One of a series of variants created by the Word of Blake during the Jihad, the ERML replaces the lasers with two ER Medium Lasers. In addition, the SRMs are replaced by seven Rocket Launcher 15s mounted in the front. BV (2.0) = 956[7]
- ERSL
- This variant of the ERML replaces one of its ER Medium Lasers with two ER Small Lasers. BV (2.0) = 884[8]
- RL
- This variant was created by Blakist Precentor Robert Havasy to counter Capellan Confederation Shadow Lances.[3] In order to take advantage of the vulnerability of 'Mechs equipped with Stealth Armor at close range, the RL carries seven Rocket Launcher 15s. The modern update of the one-shot launchers, the Lightning's mission profile is perfectly suited to the use of Rocket Launcher technology. It also carries two anti-missile systems in the front to protect from missiles. BV (2.0) = 709[9]
- Royal
- The upgraded model used by the SLDF Royal units, both one-shot SRM-4s were replaced with a pair of Streak SRM-2s. The more advanced launchers inflicted, on average, the same amount of damage while withholding fire for shots that would have missed, and maximizing the single ton of reloads carried, as well as saving enough weight to also add a TAG unit.[10] BV (2.0) = 633[11][12]
- Lightning CX-3
- This ComStar-built variant puts three Rocket Launcher 15s in Sponson Turrets. It's protected by Vehicular Stealth Armor and a Guardian ECM Suite. All that remains of the original armament is a single Medium Pulse Laser.[13]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Lightning CX-3 variant is subject to the following Design Quirks:[13]
Notes[edit]
- In German products, the unit's proper name was perfectly altered to Flash.
Gallery[edit]
Original Lightning from TRO:2750
Upgraded Lightning from TRO:3050 Upgrade
A Lightning in motion from CCG
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References[edit]
- ↑ MUL online date for the Lightning (Combat Vehicle)
- ↑ Combat Operations, p. 106
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, pp. 160–161: "Lightning Vehicle Profile"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 180
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Technical Readout: 2750, pp. 96–97: "Lightning Vehicle Profile"
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Technical Readout: 3050 Revised, pp. 200–201: "Lightning Vehicle Profile"
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 181
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 182
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League), p. 183
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3075, p. 169
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, p. 142
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War, p. 9
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Experimental Technical Readout: ComStar, p. 9
Bibliography[edit]
- Combat Operations
- Experimental Technical Readout: ComStar
- Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)
- Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged
- Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged - Age of War
- Technical Readout: 2750
- Technical Readout: 3050 Revised
- Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade
- Technical Readout: 3075