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Author:  Gaunts Ghost [ Thu Aug 17, 2006 5:32 pm ]
Post subject:  Thunderbolt Fighter weapons fit
I'm having a go at adapting some Air war rules for use with forgeworld Epic aircraft (I can't wait for Forgeworld to release their rules).  However I do not know what the weapons fit of Thunderbolts (or indeed Chaos fighters) is with regard to air to air combat? The Epic A rulebook only covers ground attack.
Author:  Fomas [ Thu Aug 17, 2006 11:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Thunderbolt Fighter weapons fit
Thunderbolt (Missle Armed)

Type Speed Armour   CC       FF
Aircraft Fighter  6+ n/a n/a

Weapon Range Firepower Notes
2 x
twin autoacannons    30cm AP4+/AT5+/AA5+     FF Arc
twin lascannons        30cm AT4+/AA4+    FF Arc
2 x Hellstrike missles 120cm AT4+  One shot

Thunderbolt (Bomb armed)

Type Speed Armour CC FF
Aircraft Fighter  6+     n/a    n/a

Weapon Range Firepower Notes
2 x
twin autoacannons  30cm AP4+/AT5+/AA5+    FF Arc
twin lascannons      30cm AT4+/AA4+   FF Arc
bombs  15cm 2BP One shot

Lightning Fighter

Type Speed Armour CC FF
Aircraft Fighter  6+     n/a    n/a

Weapon Range Firepower Notes
long autoacannon  45cm AP5+/AT6+/AA6+       FF Arc
twin lascannons     30cm AT4+/AA4+          FF Arc
2 x Hellstrike missles 120cm AT4+ One shot

Lightning Fighter Strike Variant)

Type Speed Armour CC FF
Aircraft Fighter  6+     n/a    n/a

Weapon Range Firepower Notes
twin lascannons 30cm AT4+/AA4+    FF Arc
3 x Hellstrike missles 120cm AT4+  One shot

Marauder Bomber

Type Speed Armour CC FF
Aircraft Bomber  6+  n/a  n/a

Weapon Range Firepower Notes
2 x twin heavy bolters    15cm AA5+
twin lascannons       45cm AT4+/AA4+    FF Arc
bomb bay payload         15cm 4BP One Shot
under wing bombs     15cm 4BP One Shot

DC 2.  Critical Hit Effect: Loses control and crashes.

Marauder Bomber Destroyer

Type Speed Armour CC FF
Aircraft Bomber  6+   n/a    n/a

Weapon Range Firepower Notes
3 x
twin autocannons    30cm AP4+/AT5+/AA5+      FF Arc
twin heavy bolters  15cm AA5+
twin assault cannons 15cm AA4+
bomb bay payload 15cm 2BP One Shot
4 x hellstrike missles 120cm AT4+ One Shot

DC 2.  Critical Hit Effect: Loses control and crashes.

These are the Forge World stats.  Have to wait and see if they change in the main rules.  Looking forward to it too.

Swiftdeath Fighter
Type    Speed       Armour CC   FF
Aircraft Fighter         6+     n/a  n/a
Weapon       Range Firepower  Notes
Stormbolters 15cm AP5+/AA5+ FF Arc
Heavy Bolter 30cm Ap5+/AA6+ FF Arc
Notes: None

Helltalon Fighter-bomber
Type    Speed               Armour CC     FF
Aircraft Fighter-bomber     5+   n/a   n/a
Weapon            Range Firepower  Notes
Twin Lascannon 45cm AT4+/AA4+ FF Arc
Havoc Launcher 45cm AP5+/AT6+ FF Arc
Incendiary Bombs 15cm 2BP          FF Arc
Notes: None

The Chaos stats are taken from Black Legion 3.7 List.

I have given the stats as listed.  You may have noticed the descrepancy with regard to the twin lascannons. They may be going for the whole idea that bombers and fighter bombers have more room for larger capacitors etc. hence the greater range...of course it could just be a typo.
Author:  Gaunts Ghost [ Fri Aug 18, 2006 5:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Thunderbolt Fighter weapons fit
Many thanks! I can now go about amending my rules!

Best wishes

Gaunts Ghost
Author:  Honda [ Fri Aug 18, 2006 5:49 pm ]
Post subject:  Thunderbolt Fighter weapons fit
Keep in mind that some of the aircraft have balance issues.

For some toned down stats for Lighting, Lighting Strike and Marauder Destroyer, check out the Elysian Drop Troop list in the Epic Rules/Imperial Guard section.
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