Thunderbolt All custom builds and discussion, related to the Thunderbolt, are posted here. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:24:50 +0000 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:24:50 +0000 MechSpecs.com https://mechspecs.com/forums/thunderbolt.152/ Lets Talk Project Phoenix Part 3: Thunderbolt Sun, 21 Apr 2024 15:10:48 +0000 https://mechspecs.com/threads/lets-talk-project-phoenix-part-3-thunderbolt.1463/ https://mechspecs.com/threads/lets-talk-project-phoenix-part-3-thunderbolt.1463/ invalid@example.com (Cattra Kell) Cattra Kell
[size=1em]Image of the Thunderbolt by FlyingDebris

[size=1em]The Thunderbolt is a 65 ton battlemech which was originally produced in 2491 as an assault mech, but due to 'mech classification changes it is now recognized as one of the most respected heavy mechs out in the Sphere.

[size=1em]As of the current MWO timeline there are seven different possible variants we could see in MWO once we exclude the clan variant and the custom variants. Lets dive into the Thunderbolt with the confirmed variant for MWO.

[size=1em]Thunderbolt 5S (TDR-5S), made in 2505.
[size=1em]65 Tons
[size=1em]Engine: 260 Standard @ 64.8 km/h (MWO = 64.8, max engine 315)
[size=1em]Jump Jets: no
[size=1em]Weapons: 2 Machine Guns, 3 medium lasers, 1 large laser, 1 LRM 15, 1 SRM2...

Lets Talk Project Phoenix Part 3: Thunderbolt]]> 5 TDR Club of 1000+ Sun, 12 Jun 2022 17:41:04 +0000 https://mechspecs.com/threads/tdr-club-of-1000.4403/ https://mechspecs.com/threads/tdr-club-of-1000.4403/ invalid@example.com (Mormota) Mormota
It was actually a very intense round where we came back from 2-7.

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I was using the 5xMLs 2xPPCs build with STD260 and 17xDHS.]]> 26 TDR-5SS: 1 DHS worth losing 7 KPH? Your Opinion . . . Tue, 06 Jan 2015 11:38:50 +0000 https://mechspecs.com/threads/tdr-5ss-1-dhs-worth-losing-7-kph-your-opinion.8190/ https://mechspecs.com/threads/tdr-5ss-1-dhs-worth-losing-7-kph-your-opinion.8190/ invalid@example.com (Falconium) Falconium
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]]> 8 Should I sell my T-bolts? Thu, 01 Jan 2015 16:19:58 +0000 https://mechspecs.com/threads/should-i-sell-my-t-bolts.7438/ https://mechspecs.com/threads/should-i-sell-my-t-bolts.7438/ invalid@example.com (Regina Redshift) Regina Redshift 19 Why doesn't the Thunderbolt have a Hero Mech? Mon, 22 Dec 2014 04:19:37 +0000 https://mechspecs.com/threads/why-doesnt-the-thunderbolt-have-a-hero-mech.7851/ https://mechspecs.com/threads/why-doesnt-the-thunderbolt-have-a-hero-mech.7851/ invalid@example.com (The Verge) The Verge
Also, what Hero would make a good fit for this mech? Loadout?]]> 23 TDR-9S!? New Thunderbolt Variant? Wed, 30 Apr 2014 17:46:34 +0000 https://mechspecs.com/threads/tdr-9s-new-thunderbolt-variant.5469/ https://mechspecs.com/threads/tdr-9s-new-thunderbolt-variant.5469/ invalid@example.com (Excalibaard) Excalibaard http://mwo.smurfy-net.de/mechlab#i=155&l=2c59db3be07249501ec60a820e9e29fc42ef412f

As I was going to make a thunderbolt support I stumbled across this variant on smurfy which would fit my needs perfectly :p
Is this a speculative mech, one that slipped by the patch notes or something that will be released with the next patch?]]> 30 Thunderbolt ZOMBIE Mode!!! Sat, 15 Mar 2014 20:23:22 +0000 https://mechspecs.com/threads/thunderbolt-zombie-mode.3463/ https://mechspecs.com/threads/thunderbolt-zombie-mode.3463/ invalid@example.com (Blagg Zear) Blagg Zear

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It's such a pity, that none of the Variants have any CT-Weaponhardpoint.. :(]]> 7 What Thunderbolts do you think we will get? Tue, 15 Oct 2013 20:58:22 +0000 https://mechspecs.com/threads/what-thunderbolts-do-you-think-we-will-get.1431/ https://mechspecs.com/threads/what-thunderbolts-do-you-think-we-will-get.1431/ invalid@example.com (Michael) Michael
My fav?

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