F8C Lightning

For the original military variant, see F8A Lightning.

Quick facts:

F8C Lightning

Flight ready

Since Alpha 3.20.0b

Flight ready

The vehicle can fly/drive with full operations including physics, interactions, systems, fuel, cargo, and more.

F8C Lightning

Anvil Aerospace (ANVL)

Role

Heavy fighter

Size

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Series

F8 Lightning

Capacity

Crew

1

Cargo

0 SCU0 KµSCU <br />0 µSCU <br />

Stowage

1,300 KµSCU1.3 SCU <br />1,300,000 µSCU <br />

Cost

PledgeInsurance

StandaloneStandalone pledge priceStandalone pledges are pledge packages that do not contain the game. Original price is shown in the brackets if it is different than the currnet price.

$ 300.00

WarbondWarbond pledge priceWarbond pledges are available at a discount as they are available for cash only and cannot be acquired using any amount of store credit. Original price is shown in the brackets if it is different than the currnet price.

$ 260.00

Availability

Concierge reward (Wing Commander), Event reward

Claim

16m 1s

Expedite

5m 20s

Expedite fee

8,020 aUEC

Specifications

DimensionsHullSpeedFuel

Height

8 m

Mass

158,775 kg

Length

26 m

Width

25 m

CSCross Section signatureCross Section (CS) is a type of vehicle emission. It is determined by the shape and material of the vehicle hull.

0%

EMElectromagnetic signatureElectromagnetic (EM) is a type of vehicle emission. It is determined by the power consumed by the vehicle.

0%

IRInfrared signatureInfrared (IR) is a type of vehicle emission. It is determined by the heat generated by the vehicle.

0%

💪Physical damage resistanceModify the physical damage taken.

-55%

⚡Energy damage resistanceModify the energy damage taken.

+3%

〰️Distortion damage resistanceModify the distortion damage taken.

0%

🔥Thermal damage resistanceModify the Thermal damage taken.

0%

☣️Biochemical damage resistanceModify the biochemical damage taken.

0%

💫Stun damage resistanceModify the Stun damage taken.

-100%

Health

38,670 ❤️

Scm speed

210 m/s756 km/h <br />

0 to scm

2.21 s

Scm to 0

6.029 s

Max speed

1,120 m/s4,032 km/h <br />

0 to max

11.789 s

Max to 0

32.156 s

Roll rate

120 °/s

Pitch rate

35 °/s

Yaw rate

35 °/s

Hydrogen capacity

372 SCU

Hydrogen intake

0.036 SCU/s

Quantum capacity

2.5 SCU

Lore

Released

2933

Development

Announced

9 October 2023

UUID

663b6047-5b06-489c-a906-bc91fb7d6e63

Class name

ANVL_Lightning_F8C

Game build

3.24.2-live.9381373

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The Anvil F8C Lightning is the civilian variant of the F8A Lightning space superiority fighter that is used by the United Empire of Earth Navy. It closely mimics the military specs of the original F8A, and has been used in lines of defense against Vanduul invaders. It was made available in extremely limited numbers to the civilian market by Anvil to celebrate the debut of the F8A in the UEE Navy.

Features

Weapons

The 'Lightning' has an array of weapons which include four Size 3 and four Size 2 guns as well as two missiles racks that can hold eight Size 2 missiles.

Maneuverability

Even though the F8C is a heavy fighter, it is a more nimble fighter craft than its F7 predecessor.

Stowage

It has the capability to stow up to 250K μSCU of items via an external storage.

Pedigree

It is based on the UEE Navy's F8A, which is designed to counter heavy Vanduul craft, such as the Glaive and Scythe.

Specifications

Avionics & SystemsPropulsion & ThrustersWeapons & UtilityCargo & FacilitiesVehicle part

Radar

1x

S1

Ecouter

Military (C)

Cooler

2x

S1

Polar

Military (B)

Life support

1x

S1

Life supportlfsp_tydt_s01_comfortair

Power plant

1x

S2

Maelstrom

Military (C)

Self destruct

1x

S1

Self destruct (20s)

2,500 🗡️ · 30 m0.03 km <br />3,000 cm <br />

Shield generator

2x

S2

Sheut

Stealth (B)

Fuel intake

2x

S1

Fuel intakeintk_anvl_lightning_f8

0.018 SCU/s

Fuel port

1x

S1

Fuel portdockingtube_fuel_ports_anvl_lightning

Fuel tank

2x

S1

Internal Tank

186 SCU

Quantum drive

1x

S1

Expedition

Civilian (C)

Quantum fuel tank

1x

S1

Internal Tank

2.5 SCU

Main thruster

3x

S3

Main thrusteranvl_lightning_f8_thruster_main

5.028 MN5,028 kN <br />1,130,339.652 lbf <br />

Maneuvering thruster

2x

S1

Retro thrusteranvl_lightning_f8_thruster_retro

2.765 MN2,765 kN <br />621,596.885 lbf <br />

12x

S2

Maneuvering thrusteranvl_lightning_f8_thruster_mav_joint

2.38 MN2,380 kN <br />535,045.42 lbf <br />

Ordnance

2x

S4

MSD-442 Missile Rack

Left, Right

8x

S2

Ignite II Missile

FireStorm Kinetics

Weapons

4x

S3

VariPuck S3 Gimbal Mount

Left, Right

2x

S3

CF-337 Panther Repeater

Klaus & Werner

2x

S1

Capacitor

374/∞ Ammunition

2x

S3

Tarantula GT-870 Mark 3 Cannon

Gallenson Tactical Systems

2x

S1

Magazinefaux_magazinemagazine

500/500 Ammunition

2x

S2

VariPuck S2 Gimbal Mount

Left, Right

2x

S2

Tarantula GT-870 Mark 2 Cannon

Gallenson Tactical Systems

2x

S1

Magazinefaux_magazinemagazine

467/467 Ammunition

1x

S3

Anvil Lightning F8C Turret

2x

S2

CF-227 Badger Repeater

Klaus & Werner

2x

S1

Capacitor

375/∞ Ammunition

Defensive devices

1x

S1

Anvil Noise Launcher

Right

1x

S1

Magazinefaux_magazinemagazine

5/5 Ammunition

1x

S1

Anvil Decoy Launcher

Left

1x

S1

Magazinefaux_magazinemagazine

48/48 Ammunition

Personal storage

1x

S1

Access

650,000K µSCU

Armor

1x

S1

Armorarmr_anvl_lightning_f8

Paint

1x

S1

Paint

Vehicle part

1x

S1

Body

7,650 ❤️

1x

S1

Wing base (right)

6,000 ❤️

1x

S1

Wing (right)

500 ❤️

1x

S1

Weapon mount wing b s3 (right)

200 ❤️

1x

S1

Weapon mount wing a s4 (right)

200 ❤️

1x

S1

Mini wing (right)

250 ❤️

1x

S1

Wing flap right (top)

250 ❤️

1x

S1

Wing right (rear)

2,000 ❤️

1x

S1

Wing flap right (rear)

250 ❤️

1x

S1

Fin (top right)

500 ❤️

1x

S1

Fin bot (right)

500 ❤️

1x

S1

Wing base (left)

6,000 ❤️

1x

S1

Wing (left)

500 ❤️

1x

S1

Weapon mount wing b s3 (left)

200 ❤️

1x

S1

Weapon mount wing a s4 (left)

200 ❤️

1x

S1

Mini wing (left)

250 ❤️

1x

S1

Wing flap left (top)

250 ❤️

1x

S1

Wing left (rear)

2,000 ❤️

1x

S1

Wing flap left (rear)

250 ❤️

1x

S1

Fin (top left)

500 ❤️

1x

S1

Fin bot (left)

500 ❤️

1x

S1

Tail right

250 ❤️

1x

S1

Tail left

250 ❤️

1x

S1

Nose

7,650 ❤️

1x

S1

Canopy

350 ❤️

1x

S1

Wing right (front)

500 ❤️

1x

S1

Wing left (front)

500 ❤️

1x

S1

Engine center

200 ❤️

Model

Ship profile

In spaceLanded

Isometric	Above	Port-side	Front	Rear	Bottom

Isometric	Above	Port-side	Front	Rear

Series variants

F8A Lightning

F8A Lightning

Heavy fighter

F8C Lightning

F8C Lightning

Heavy fighter

Unidentified F8 Lightning variant

Unidentified F8 Lightning variant

Heavy Fighter

• Unnamed trainer variant: A military trainer variant with two seats in the cockpit.

Special editions

"Executive"

Dark grey colouring with gold accents, its cockpit is detailed with gold and comes with a brown leather seat. Limited edition. Reward to Concierge backers who reached the rank of Praetorian.

Paints

For more information, see F8 Lightning series/Paints.

"Shockwave"	"Stormfire"

Series military variants

None of the military variants are available to the general public for purchase.

Image	Name	Description
	F8A Lightning	The next generation space superiority fighter, the original F8 on which the F8C is based off.

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OfficialIn-game'Executive'Original design

Development

• The F8C Lightning was available as the Wing Commander concierge reward which is introduced in January 2018.
• The F8 Lightning was designed by Chris Smith (Lead Vehicle Artist) and Gavin Rothery (Freelance Conceptist).
• CIG released the F8C Lightning from its pre-Squadron 42 "spoiler" lock to Concierge owners on 10 October 2023 in Alpha 3.20.0b. At the same time, a special event was held where players could obtain access to the F8C in several ways:
  • Obtain a gold license, looted from crates in the PU. When you turned this into a rental kiosk, the player would gain access to an F8C for 24 hours, and be able to purchase the ship on the Pledge Store.
  • Obtain a platinum license, only obtainable by taking it from CIG developers in-game. Once obtained, all other players across the server will be alerted to your location. If the player manages to bring it to a ship dealership, they could obtain permanent ownership of the F8C, with LTI.
• The F8 is due to a gold-standard pass with the release of Squadron 42.

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