F7A Hornet

F7A Hornet
Manufacturer	Anvil Aerospace (ANVL)
Role	Medium Fighter
Size	Small
Crew	1
Series	Hornet
Cargo capacity	0 SCU
Production state	Flight ready Introduced Star Citizen V.1.0.0
Pledge
Availability	Not available for sale
Specifications
Length	22.5 m
Beam	22 m
Height	7 m
Mass	73,317 kg
Lore
Introduction	2806 CE (2806)

The F7A Hornet is the UEE Navy's premier carrier-based fighter craft, it is the front-line attack ship for military combat missions. While not outfitted for long range runs, the Hornet can take her share of hits and dish out a consistent, powerful response.

Specifications

Avionics
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Size (Max)	# per mount x total
Radars	TBD	S Radar	Small (Small)	1 x 1
Computers	TBD	S Computer	Small (Small)	1 x 1

Systems
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Size (Max)	# per mount x total
Power Plants	Aegis Dynamics	Regulus	Small (Small)	1 x 1
Coolers	Aegis Dynamics	Bracer	Small (Small)	1 x 2
Shield Generators	Gorgon Defender Industries	AllStop	Small (Small)	1 x 2

Propulsion
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Size (Max)	# per mount x Total
Fuel Intakes	TBD	S Fuel Intake	Small (Small)	1 x 2
Fuel Tanks		S Fuel Tank	Small (Small)	1 x 2
Quantum Drives	TBD	S Quantum Drive	Small (Small)	1 x 1
Jump Modules	TBD	S Jump Module	Small (Small)	1 x 1
Quantum Fuel Tanks		S Quantum Fuel Tank	Small (Small)	1 x 1

Thrusters
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Type	# per mount x Total
Main Thrusters		Main Thruster	N/A	1 x 1
Maneuvering Thrusters		Gimbal Maneuvering Thruster	N/A	1 x 8

Weaponry
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Details	Size (Max)	# per mount x Total
Weapons	Gallenson Tactical Systems	Tarantula 870 - Mk3		3 (4)	1 x 2
Turrets	Klaus & Werner	CF-337 Panther Laser Repeater	Remote	3 (4)	2 x 1
	Klaus & Werner	CF-227 Badger Laser Repeater	Remote	2 (3)	2 x 1
Missiles	Behring	Marksman IR	Behring MSD-341 Marsden	1 (3)	4 x 2

Model

Variants

• F7A Hornet Mk II: The F7A Hornet Mk II is the latest Military version of the Hornet. It is used by the elite pilots of UEE Navy.

• F7A-R Hornet Tracker: The F7A-R Hornet Tracker is the military version of the Hornet tracker.

• F7C Hornet: The F7C Hornet is the base model and the civilian version of the Hornet.

• F7C-R Hornet Tracker: The F7C-R Hornet Tracker is the scout version of the Hornet. It features a radar instead of a turret.

• F7C-S Hornet Ghost: The F7C-S Hornet Ghost is the stealth version of the Hornet. It has reduced emissions and Void armor to evade scanners.

• F7C-M Super Hornet: The F7C-M Super Hornet has the closest possible loadout to F7A Hornet. It features an extra passenger seat and an advanced weapon loadout.

Special editions

• F7C Hornet Wildfire: Created as part of the Masters of Flight series in conjunction with the flight-sim Arena Commander, the Wildfire pays tribute to famed pilot Aria Reilly for her distinguished service with the legendary Squadron 42. This Hornet comes equipped with her own personally selected loadout preferences and a custom special edition livery honoring her iconic ship

History

The first F7A Hornet came out in 2806 and replaced the Aegis Avenger as the standard medium fighter for the UEE.

Trivia

• The F7A Hornet was originally featured in the Star Citizen Kickstarter trailer.

• At first the Hornet was to be a light fighter, but then after designs came back with it being heavily armed and beefy.

• The original F7A Hornet paid homage to the Hornet from  Wing Commander which was a light fighter the player started out in.

Gallery

For a full gallery, see Category:F7A Hornet Images.

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