F7A Hornet (Mk I)

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
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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

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

Trivia

 * Despite popular belief that the F7A Hornet Mk II has replaced the Mk I in game, Mk I ships have been in game in multiple occasions.
 * 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 which was a light fighter the player started out in.