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T h e We i g h - I n :
Leading Lanterns at a Glance
Presenting the world’s lightest,
most advanced fire lantern.
In 1941, Bright Star (then Koehler) introduced the
Lantern Model Candlepower
Commando Wheat Light, the fire industry’s first
Runtime
(hours)
Charge
Time
Lithium Ion
Battery
Weight
(w/ battery)
# of Taillight Battery Status
LEDs
Indicator
Lighthawk™
120,000
3 hrs
3 hrs
Yes
1.9 lbs
4
Yes
Fire Vulcan®
80,000
up to 3.25 hrs
up to 12 hrs
No
3.3 lbs
2
No
LiteBox®
up to 105,000
up to 9 hrs
11 hrs
No
7.4 lbs
0
No
handheld lantern. It set the standard for what a fire
lantern should be, and set the stage for all fire
lanterns to follow. Nearly 65 years later, Bright Star
All Streamlight product data based on Streamlight’s ‘05 Product Catalog and website as of April 2006.
has done it again. We asked firefighters exactly
Streamlight, Fire Vulcan, Vulcan and LiteBox are registered trademarks of Streamlight, Inc.
what they were looking for in a fire lantern. And
we’ve delivered it all, in an astoundingly light
Seeing is Believing
package, with the Lighthawk™. Hold it up against
the competition and you’ll discover why, pound for
Want to see and hear what actual firefighters have to
say after getting their hands on the Lighthawk? Visit
flashlight.com and watch The Lighthawk Experience.
pound, feature for feature, the Lighthawk is better
than any other lantern in the world. Weigh better.
1909
1941
1980
2003
2005
TODAY
Bright Star
is founded
KoehlerBright Star’s
Commando
Wheat Light,
world’s 1st
fire lantern
Streamlight’s®
LiteBox®
Streamlight’s
Fire Vulcan®
Bright Star’s
Lighthawk™:
lighter,
brighter,
better
Lighthawk™
remains world’s
lightest,
most advanced
lantern
“It took a beating with me, and
that says a lot for a flashlight.”
Lifetime Warranty
“It’s almost like not having
a light around your waist
compared to the Streamlight.®”
“There’s no comparison.
All around, it’s a better light.”
These flashlights are guaranteed against defects in materials or workmanship for the life of the product. Defective
products will be repaired or replaced at manufacturer’s discretion. This warranty does not apply to bulbs, batteries or damage resulting from product abuse.
Bright Star Lighting Products | 380 Stewart Road | Hanover Township, PA 18706 | 570.825.1900 or 800.631.3814 | www.flashlight.com
© 2006 Bright Star Lighting Products. All rights reserved.
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Super light.
Super bright. Super tough.
In a weight class by itself.
Heavyweight features
It’s a good thing innovation and functionality aren’t
Ergonomic design
measured in pounds, because Lighthawk’s 21stBefore the Lighthawk, fire lanterns could be
You might think that a lantern so much lighter
century feature set is loaded with both. We’re not
than any other ever made, would have to
talking about gimmicky bells and whistles here,
heavyweight (like Streamlight’s LiteBox
sacrifice something in the way of power or
but safety-focused, performance-enhancing
Series) and lightweight (like Streamlight’s
toughness. On the contrary, at an awesome
improvements to standard lantern design. A true
Fire Vulcan®).
120,000 candlepower, Lighthawk leaves the
solutions-based tool, the Lighthawk delivers all
But the Lighthawk is the only lantern to use
up to 105,000 candlepower LiteBox Series
the features firefighters have been asking for in
lithium-ion battery technology (yes, another
and 80,000 candlepower Fire Vulcan in the
a lantern, and more:
Bright Star first). Which means, at just 1.9
dark.
Weigh better.
grouped into two basic weight classes:
®
®
Battery status
indicator
More sleek and compact than any
competing lantern, with a strategically placed toggle
switch and ergonomic handle grip designed to fit
the largest gloved hand.
The first lantern ever
to let users know
when they have
30 minutes
of power
remaining.
pounds, it’s hardly in the same universe, let
alone weight class, as the 7.4-pound LiteBox
The outlook from behind is no less bright,
Series. And if the Fire Vulcan is considered
thanks to four strategically configured, pulsing,
lightweight at 3.3 pounds, then the Lighthawk
Bright Star’s
Lighthawk™
would have to be all alone in a whole new
Streamlight’s®
LiteBox®
super lightweight weight class.
white and red LEDs, which set a new standard
Fixed or
articulating head
in taillight visibility and “throw.” The Vulcan’s
Durable rachet-hinged
far-less-visible blue LEDs pale in comparison.
articulating head
rotates from zero
to 90 degrees on
Thanks to lithium-ion power, the Lighthawk
horizontal and vertical
starts bright and stays bright between charges.
planes. Fixed head
And with a 1:1 burn-to-charge ratio, it gives you
Bright Star’s
Lighthawk™
Streamlight’s
Fire Vulcan®
a full minute of use for every minute it’s charged.
Deep-dish reflector
As for toughness and durability, don’t
Collects light and “throws” it downstream.
Optimizes candlepower and cuts through smoke.
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Four strategically configured, pulsing,
white and red taillight LEDs
Everything about the design of this new taillight
configuration was designed for maximum visibility in
real-world situations. The “piercing pattern” and
colors of the LEDs are based on research by the Florida
Highway Patrol* indicating that faster flash rates and red
light increase noticeability and retain greater distance
intensity in hazy, smoky conditions.
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Lighthawk is constructed of super tough,
waterproof, chemical-and-heat-resistant
Use-specific models
nylon, and features a rubberized bottom and
4-cell and 6-cell versions for varying runtimes
available in orange, yellow, and black.
bezel for shock absorption. The kind of
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construction that makes its Bright-Star-
LITHIUM
standard lifetime warranty seem redundant.
ION
Lifetime warranty
The only Lighthawk feature not likely to be needed.
But it’s nice to know it’s there just in case.
simulated beams
Lithium Ion Battery
Two “quick-release” strap options.
Choose between lightweight strap (included) and
optional seat-belt style.
UL Class I Division 2 certification pending. Patent pending.
All Streamlight product data based on Streamlight’s ‘05 Product Catalog.
The only lantern to use this lightweight power source,
for superior, unwavering brightness from charge to
charge, and a 1:1 burn-to-charge ratio.
*Wells, J. (2004) Florida Highway Patrol Emergency Lighting Research & Prototype Evaluation. Webpage: www.theiacp.org/div_sec_com/committees/Less/FHPevaluation.pdf
T h e We i g h - I n :
Leading Lanterns at a Glance
Presenting the world’s lightest,
most advanced fire lantern.
In 1941, Bright Star (then Koehler) introduced the
Lantern Model Candlepower
Commando Wheat Light, the fire industry’s first
Runtime
(hours)
Charge
Time
Lithium Ion
Battery
Weight
(w/ battery)
# of Taillight Battery Status
LEDs
Indicator
Lighthawk™
120,000
3 hrs
3 hrs
Yes
1.9 lbs
4
Yes
Fire Vulcan®
80,000
up to 3.25 hrs
up to 12 hrs
No
3.3 lbs
2
No
LiteBox®
up to 105,000
up to 9 hrs
11 hrs
No
7.4 lbs
0
No
handheld lantern. It set the standard for what a fire
lantern should be, and set the stage for all fire
lanterns to follow. Nearly 65 years later, Bright Star
All Streamlight product data based on Streamlight’s ‘05 Product Catalog and website as of April 2006.
has done it again. We asked firefighters exactly
Streamlight, Fire Vulcan, Vulcan and LiteBox are registered trademarks of Streamlight, Inc.
what they were looking for in a fire lantern. And
we’ve delivered it all, in an astoundingly light
Seeing is Believing
package, with the Lighthawk™. Hold it up against
the competition and you’ll discover why, pound for
Want to see and hear what actual firefighters have to
say after getting their hands on the Lighthawk? Visit
flashlight.com and watch The Lighthawk Experience.
pound, feature for feature, the Lighthawk is better
than any other lantern in the world. Weigh better.
1909
1941
1980
2003
2005
TODAY
Bright Star
is founded
KoehlerBright Star’s
Commando
Wheat Light,
world’s 1st
fire lantern
Streamlight’s®
LiteBox®
Streamlight’s
Fire Vulcan®
Bright Star’s
Lighthawk™:
lighter,
brighter,
better
Lighthawk™
remains world’s
lightest,
most advanced
lantern
“It took a beating with me, and
that says a lot for a flashlight.”
Lifetime Warranty
“It’s almost like not having
a light around your waist
compared to the Streamlight.®”
“There’s no comparison.
All around, it’s a better light.”
These flashlights are guaranteed against defects in materials or workmanship for the life of the product. Defective
products will be repaired or replaced at manufacturer’s discretion. This warranty does not apply to bulbs, batteries or damage resulting from product abuse.
Bright Star Lighting Products | 380 Stewart Road | Hanover Township, PA 18706 | 570.825.1900 or 800.631.3814 | www.flashlight.com
© 2006 Bright Star Lighting Products. All rights reserved.
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