F8A Lightning

UEE Navy next generation space superiority fighter
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Production state
F8A Lightning
ManufacturerAnvil Aerospace (ANVL)
RoleHeavy fighter
Hangar sizeSmall (S2)
SeriesF8 Lightning
Capacity
Crew1 – 1
Cargo0 SCU
Cost
Buy
Not available
Rent
Not avaliable
Availability
Not available for sale
Claim
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Rent
Not avaliable
Specifications
Length26 m
Width24 m
Height8 m
Combat speed212 m/s
Max speed1,337 m/s
Mass158,774 kg
Lore
Introduction2933 CE; 20 years ago (2933)
Developed fromF7A Hornet Mk II

The Anvil F8A Lightning is a heavy fighter employed by the UEE Navy to support space superiority. It was specifically designed to counter heavy Vanduul craft, such as the Glaive and Scythe. It is a more nimble and heavily armed fighter craft than its F7 predecessor, trading off a second turret for more fixed weaponry.

Use of the F8A Lightning is generally restricted to elite UEEN squadrons, though the F8C Lightning civilian variant is beginning to see greater adoption.

Specifications

Radarnav.svgRadar
1x
S1
Groupe Nouveau Paradigme
Computernav.svgComputer
1x
S1
S Computer
N/A
Powerplantnav.svgPower plant
1x
S2
Aegis Dynamics
Coolernav.svgCooler
2x
S1
Aegis Dynamics
Shieldgeneratornav.svgShield generator
4x
S1
Ascension Astro

Quantumdrivenav.svgQuantum drive
1x
S1
Tarsus
Jumpdrivenav.svgJump drive
1x
S1
S Jump Module
N/A
Fuelintakenav.svgFuel intake
2x
S1
S Fuel Intake
N/A
Fueltanknav.svgFuel tank
2x
S1
S Fuel Tank
N/A
Quantumfueltanknav.svgQuantum fuel tank
1x
S1
S Quantum Fuel Tank
N/A
Mainthrusternav.svgThrusters
3x
SX
Main Thruster
N/A
2x
SX
Retro Thruster
N/A
12x
SX
Gimbal Maneuvering Thruster
N/A

In-game description

Few vehicles employed by the proud men and women who serve in our Empire’s Navy inspire the awe of the legendary F8 Lightning. A force to be reckoned with, the F8 has secured Humanity’s freedom from numerous threats at home and abroad countless times.

Model

Variants

  • F8C Lightning: The F8C Lightning is the civilian variant of the F8A Lightning.
  • Unnamed trainer variant: A military trainer variant with two seats in the cockpit.[2]

Special editions

  • F8C Lightning Executive Edition: The F8C Lightning Executive Edition is an exclusive edition F8C Lightning with a black and gold livery and a premium cockpit detailed with gold. It is only available to concierge members who hold the rank of Praetorian (US$15,000 pledged). Previously, it was only available to Legatus (US$25,000 pledged) concierge members until the introduction of the Praetorian rank and the 600i Executive Edition.[3]

History

The F8A won the UEE Navy's Next Generation Star Fighter bid, surpassing Aegis' Dogfighter 3000 in the 2nd place and RSI Black Widow in the 3rd place, becoming the latest heavy fighter utilized by the navy.[4]

Invictus Launch Week

999th Squadron special edition

During the 2950 Invictus Launch Week, a special edition of the ship was seen accompanying the UEE Navy fleet around the Stanton system. It was flown by the 999th Squadron and featured a red color and navy/squadron logos. Several Lightnings, together with F7A Hornet Mk IIs accompanied a Javelin, and two Idris-M's.[5]


Development

The F8 Lightning was designed by Chris Smith (Lead Vehicle Artist)[6] and Gavin Rothery (Freelance Conceptist).[7]

Gallery

Trivia

  • Some F8As were captured by players during Invictus Launch Week event in May 2020. The F8As were first flown in Persistent Universe by the NPCs during the event and some players managed to kill the NPC pilot and steal the ship.[8]

References

  1. ANVL Lightning F8A on SCunpacked
  2. Star Citizen: IAE 2950 - Anvil Aerospace
  3. Knowledge Base: Concierge Levels and Rewards. Knowledge Base
  4. Jump Point Issue 5. Transmission - Comm-Link
  5. Alpha 3.9.1 in-game survey during Invictus Launch Week
  6. Reverse the Verse 2.16 (Relay icon.svg transcript by Relay)
  7. Gavin Rothery: Star Citizen Hardware and Ship Design
  8. We STOLE an F8A Air Superiority Fighter by Morphologis on Youtube


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