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F8C Lightning Executive

Single-seat heavy fighter manufactured by Anvil
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F8C Lightning Executive
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F8C Lightning Executive
Role
Heavy fighter
Size
Small (S2/XS)
Capacity
Crew
1
Cargo
0 SCU
Stowage
1,300 KµSCU
Cost
Availability
Limited (Reward)
Claim
16m 1s
Expedite
5m 20s
Expedite fee
8,020 aUEC
Specifications
Height
8 m
Mass
0 kg
Length
26 m
Width
25 m
CS
0%
EM
0%
IR
0%
💪
-55%
+3%
〰️
0%
🔥
0%
☣️
0%
💫
-100%
Health
0 ❤️
Scm speed
210 m/s
0 to scm
0 s
Scm to 0
0 s
Max speed
1,120 m/s
0 to max
0 s
Max to 0
0 s
Roll rate
120 °/s
Pitch rate
35 °/s
Yaw rate
35 °/s
Hydrogen capacity
0 SCU
Hydrogen intake
0.036 SCU/s
Quantum capacity
0 SCU
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The F8C Lightning Executive is a distinctive variant of the F8C Lightning fighter manufactured by Anvil Aerospace. This special edition was created especially for the Chairman’s Club and features a striking dark grey and gold color scheme. Renowned for its prowess, the Lightning is a formidable aircraft that has repeatedly ensured the security of the Empire against a multitude of threats. Now, you have the opportunity to add this advanced civilian variant of the famous space superiority fighter to your personal collection. [1]

Features

Weapons
The Lightning boasts a formidable arsenal, featuring four Size 3 guns and four Size 2 guns, complemented by two missile racks capable of carrying a total of eight Size 2 missiles. [1]
Maneuverability
The F8C, despite being classified as a heavy fighter, boasts superior agility compared to its F7 predecessor, making it a more maneuverable aircraft. [1]
Stowage
It has the capability to stow up to 250K μSCU of items via an external storage. [1]
Pedigree
The design is derived from the UEE Navy's F8A, specifically created to engage formidable Vanduul vessels, including the Glaive and Scythe. [1]

Specifications

Weapons
2x
S1
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374/374 Ammunition
2x
S1
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500/500 Ammunition
2x
S1
Magazinefaux_magazinemagazine
467/467 Ammunition
2x
S1
Magazinefaux_magazinemagazine
375/375 Ammunition
Defensive devices
1x
S1
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5/5 Ammunition
1x
S1
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48/48 Ammunition

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Model

Ship profile

Isometric Above Port-side Front Rear Bottom

Isometric Above Port-side Front Rear

Series variants

F8A Lightning
Heavy fighter
F8C Lightning
Heavy fighter
F8C Lightning Executive
Heavy fighter
Unidentified F8 Lightning variant
Heavy Fighter

Paints

Acquisition

This exclusive edition is available solely as a reward for Concierge backers who have attained the rank of Praetorian. [2]

Lore

Development

2016-12-09 The F8 Lightning was designed by Chris Smith (Lead Vehicle Artist)[3] and Gavin Rothery (Freelance Conceptist).[4]
2023-10-10 CIG released the F8C Lightning from its pre-Squadron 42 "spoiler" lock to Concierge owners on 10 October 2023 in Alpha 3.20.0b.[5]
2023-10-10 The F8 is due to a gold-standard pass with the release of Squadron 42.[6]

Trivia

References

  1. Jump up to: 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 F8C Lighting Executive Store. Pledge Store. Retrieved 2024-12-12
  2. Concierge Levels and Rewards. Knowledge Base. Retrieved 2024-12-12
  3. Reverse the Verse 2.16( transcript)
  4. Gavin Rothery: Star Citizen Hardware and Ship Design
  5. "The Hunt Is On". Transmission - Comm-Link. Retrieved 2024-01-20
  6. Q&A: Anvil Aerospace F8C Lightning. Engineering - Comm-Link. Retrieved 2024-10-25
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