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| Production state | |
|---|---|
| F8A Lightning | |
| Manufacturer | Anvil Aerospace (ANVL) |
| Role | Heavy fighter |
| Hangar size | Small (S2) |
| Series | F8 Lightning |
| Capacity | |
| Crew | 1 – 1 |
| Cargo | 0 SCU |
| Cost | |
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| Specifications | |
| Length | 26 m |
| Width | 24 m |
| Height | 8 m |
| Combat speed | 212 m/s |
| Max speed | 1,337 m/s |
| Mass | 158,774 kg |
| Lore | |
| Introduction | 2933 CE |
| Developed from | F7A 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
Radar1x
S1
Groupe Nouveau Paradigme
Computer1x
S1
S Computer
N/A
Power plant1x
S2
Aegis Dynamics
Cooler2x
S1
Aegis Dynamics
Shield generator4x
S1
Ascension Astro
Quantum drive1x
S1
Tarsus
Jump drive1x
S1
S Jump Module
N/A
Fuel intake2x
S1
S Fuel Intake
N/A
Fuel tank2x
S1
S Fuel Tank
N/A
Quantum fuel tank1x
S1
S Quantum Fuel Tank
N/A
Thrusters3x
SX
Main Thruster
N/A
2x
SX
Retro Thruster
N/A
12x
SX
Gimbal Maneuvering Thruster
N/A
Pilot weapon2x
S4
Behring Applied Technology
2x
S3
Behring Applied Technology
2x
S3
Klaus & Werner
Turret1x
S5
Remote turret
N/A
2x
S3
Behring Applied Technology
Ordnance2x
S3
Behring Applied Technology
4x
S2
FireStorm Kinetics
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
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
- ↑ ANVL Lightning F8A on SCunpacked
- ↑ Star Citizen: IAE 2950 - Anvil Aerospace
- ↑
Knowledge Base: Concierge Levels and Rewards. Knowledge Base
- ↑ Jump Point Issue 5. Transmission - Comm-Link
- ↑ Alpha 3.9.1 in-game survey during Invictus Launch Week
- ↑ Reverse the Verse 2.16 (
transcript by Relay)
- ↑ Gavin Rothery: Star Citizen Hardware and Ship Design
- ↑ We STOLE an F8A Air Superiority Fighter by Morphologis on Youtube
