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{{Vehicle
| uuid                            = 663b6047-5b06-489c-a906-bc91fb7d6e63
| name                            = F8C Lightning
| image                           = F8C flying over river through forest - Cropped.png
| manufacturer                    = ANVL
| series                          = F8 Lightning
| role                            = Heavy fighter
| size                            = small
| productionstate                 = Flight ready
| productionstatedesc             = Since [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.20.0b|Alpha 3.20.0b]]
| mincrew                         = 1
| maxcrew                         = 1
| length                          = 26
| width                           = 25
| height                          = 8
| retractedlength                 = 
| retractedwidth                  = 
| retractedheight                 = 
| mass                            = 153775
| cargocapacity                   = 0
| stowage                         = 650K µSCU
| pledgecost                      = 300
| originalpledgecost              = 300
| warbondcost                     = 260
| originalwarbondcost             = 260
| pledgeavailability              = Reward / Buy Token*
| rsistoreurl                     = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/anvil-hornet/F8C-Lightning
| presentationurl1                = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/19208-The-Hunt-Is-On
| trailerurl                      = 
| brochureurl                     = 
| qandaurl1                       = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/19512-Q-A-Anvil-Aerospace-F8C-Lightning
| galactapediaurl                 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/0Gz5LW2ekd-f8c-lightning
| releasedate                     = 2933
| conceptdate                     = 2023-10-09
| saledate                        = 
| queryimage                      = 
}}

The [[Anvil Aerospace|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.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/0Gz5LW2ekd-f8c-lightning|text=Galactapedia: F8C Lighting}}</ref>

==Features==

{{List item
|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.
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{{List item
|Maneuverability
|Even though the F8C is a heavy fighter, it is a more nimble fighter craft than its F7 predecessor.
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{{List item
|Stowage
|It has the capability to stow up to 250K μSCU of items via an external storage.
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{{List item
|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 ==
{{Vehicle hardpoints}}

== Model ==

===Ship profile===
<tabber>
 In space=
{| class="wikitable"
!Isometric
!Above
!Port-side
!Front
!Rear
!Bottom
|-
|[[File:F8C in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:F8C in space - Above.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:F8C in space - Port.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:F8C in space - Front.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:F8C in space - Rear.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:F8C in space - Below.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}
|-|
 Landed=
{| class="wikitable"
!Isometric
!Above
!Port-side
!Front
!Rear
|-
|[[File:F8C - Landed on platform - Cut.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Above.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:F8C - Landed in a hangar - Front.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:F8C - in SelfLand - Port.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:F8C - in SelfLand - Rear.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}
</tabber>

===Series variants===
{{Vehicle variants}}

===Paints===
{{for|more information|:F8 Lightning series/Paints}}

{| class="wikitable"
|-
![[F8 Lightning series/Paints#"Best In Show 2954"|"Best In Show 2954"]]
![[F8 Lightning series/Paints#"Shockwave"|"Shockwave"]]
![[F8 Lightning series/Paints#"Stormfire"|"Stormfire"]]
|-
|[[File:F8C Best In Show 2954 in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:F8C Shockwave in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:F8C Stormfire flying above clouds.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}

==Acquisition==
'''*The F8C Lightning can only be obtained by completing one of the following;'''
* As a reward for obtaining the [[Concierge]] level of '''Wing commander'''.
* Receiving a '''buy token''' as a reward for obtaining a [[Golden Ticket]] in loot-boxes during certain events.
{{Vehicle availability}}

==Lore==
<tabber>
 Trainer variant= 
During IAE 2950, [[Jax McCleary]] talked about a military trainer variant with two seats in the cockpit.<ref name="iae2950">[https://youtu.be/PfB228kYlhI Star Citizen: IAE 2950 - Anvil Aerospace]</ref>
</tabber>

==Gallery==
{{for|a full gallery|:Category:F8C Lightning images}}

<tabber>
 Official=
{{gallery
|F8C flying over hills firing guns.jpg
|F8C in hangar above world with pilot walking towards it.jpg
|F8C Specifications.jpg
|F8C landed with lightning behind it.jpg
|F8C - Landed on platform - Cut.jpg
|F8C flying over river through forest.jpg
}}
|-|
 In-game=
{{gallery
|F8C landed at Lorville.png
|F8C landing at a Hurston outpost.png
|F8C streaking across Arial.png
|F8C landing in Lorville tunnel.png
}}
|-|
 Original design=
{{gallery
|F8-C - Front.png
|F8-C_-_Rear.png
|F8C concierge.jpg
}}
</tabber>

==Development==
{{Timeline styles}}
{| class="timeline"
|-
|2016-12-09
|The F8 Lightning was designed by [[Chris Smith]] (Lead Vehicle Artist)<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JWnN8cpX6k Reverse the Verse 2.16]([[File:Relay icon.svg|x13px|link=https://relay.sc]]&nbsp;[https://relay.sc/transcript/reverse-the-verse-2-16-austin transcript])</ref> and [[Gavin Rothery]] (Freelance Conceptist).<ref>[http://www.gavinrothery.com/820-park/ Gavin Rothery: Star Citizen Hardware and Ship Design]</ref>
|-
|2018-01
|The F8C Lightning was available as the [[Wing Commander (rank)|Wing Commander]] [[concierge]] reward which is introduced in January 2018.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://support.robertsspaceindustries.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002542733-Concierge-Levels-and-Rewards|text=Concierge Levels and Rewards|accessdate=2021-05-28}}</ref>
|-
|2023-10-10
|CIG released the F8C Lightning from its pre-Squadron 42 "spoiler" lock to Concierge owners on 10 October 2023 in [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.20.0b|Alpha 3.20.0b]].<ref name="Hunt">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/19208-The-Hunt-Is-On|text="The Hunt Is On"|accessdate=2024-01-20}}</ref> At the same time, a special event was held where players could obtain access to the F8C in several ways:<ref name="Hunt" /> One was obtaining a [[CDF F8C Certification Pass (Gold)|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]].
|-
|2023-10-10
|A special Platinum paint along with an F8C was on offer by obtaining a platinum license, which was only available 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]].
|-
|2023-10-10
|The F8 is due to a gold-standard pass with the release of ''Squadron 42''.<ref name="qanda">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/19512-Q-A-Anvil-Aerospace-F8C-Lightning|text=Q&A: Anvil Aerospace F8C Lightning|accessdate=2024-10-25}}</ref>
|-
|}

==Trivia==

==References== 
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{{Navplate manufacturers|ANVL}}
{{Navplate vehicles}}
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