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− | A '''Flight''', also known as an '''Air Lance''' or simply a '''Lance''', is typically the smallest grouping of air assets in the [[Inner Sphere military structure]]. It consists of a pair of [[AeroSpace Fighter]]s | + | A '''Flight''', also known as an '''Air Lance''' or simply a '''Lance''', is typically the smallest grouping of air assets in the [[Inner Sphere military structure]]. It consists of a pair of [[AeroSpace Fighter]]s or [[Conventional Fighter]]s.<ref name=TW34>''Total Warfare'', p. 34 - Organization - Lance/Battalions/Platoons - Flight description.</ref> Originating with the [[Star League Defense Force]], the flight is common to most armies and [[mercenary]] units.<ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries (Revised)'', p. 31</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 24</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 25</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 19</ref> Although not a formal part of their military structure, the [[Com Guards]] and [[Word of Blake Militia]] also pair their fighters together.<ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 9</ref> |
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Revision as of 11:22, 25 February 2021
A Flight, also known as an Air Lance or simply a Lance, is typically the smallest grouping of air assets in the Inner Sphere military structure. It consists of a pair of AeroSpace Fighters or Conventional Fighters.[1] Originating with the Star League Defense Force, the flight is common to most armies and mercenary units.[2][3][4][5] Although not a formal part of their military structure, the Com Guards and Word of Blake Militia also pair their fighters together.[6]
Variations
For the Capellan Confederation, the equivalent unit is an Element and may consist of two or three fighters; known as a triple, the latter was adopted for its increased defensive abilities and serves as the command element for a wing. Formally, a Flight in the CCAF is composed of two Squadrons and averages twelve fighters total, making it equivalent to an aero-company.[7]
Within the Draconis Combine, a Flight is equivalent to a Squadron, composed of three Air Lances for a total of six fighters.[8]
References
- ↑ Total Warfare, p. 34 - Organization - Lance/Battalions/Platoons - Flight description.
- ↑ Field Manual: Mercenaries (Revised), p. 31
- ↑ Field Manual: Federated Suns, p. 24
- ↑ Field Manual: Lyran Alliance, p. 25
- ↑ Field Manual: Free Worlds League, p. 19
- ↑ Field Manual: ComStar, p. 9
- ↑ Field Manual: Capellan Confederatoin, p. 33
- ↑ Field Manual: Draconis Combine, p. 15