The difference between the Thunderbolt and earlier Star Furies is thatĮach engine has a wing. These widely spaced engines gives the fighter more maneuverability.
Like previous Star Furies, the SA-26 Thunderbolt has four widely spreadĮngines. Specially designed atmospheric fighters were used within an atmosphere. Previous Star Fury designed could only operate in space and The SA-26 Thunderbolt Star Fury was designed for both space and atmospheric
Earthforce SA-26 Thunderbolt Starfury (Babylon Five):