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F8C Lightning

Single-seat heavy fighter manufactured by Anvil
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For the original military variant, see F8A Lightning.
Quick facts:
F8C Lightning
F8C flying over river through forest - Cropped.png
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
SmallShip Matrix sizeShip Matrix size is the vehicle size that CIG uses on the pledge store and ship matrix. It might not match the in-game size and can be outdated for flight ready vehicles.Data sourceShip Matrix (S2/XSIn-game sizeIn-game size is the vehicle size that CIG uses in game. It is referred by CIG both numerically and alphabetically.Data sourceGame data)
Series
F8 Lightning
Capacity
Crew
1
Cargo
0 SCU
Stowage
1,300 KµSCU
Cost
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$ 300.00
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$ 260.00
Availability
Concierge reward (Wing Commander), Event reward
Claim
16m 1s
Expedite
5m 20s
Expedite fee
8,020 aUEC
Specifications
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/s
0 to scm
2.21 s
Scm to 0
6.029 s
Max speed
1,120 m/s
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
[1]
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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.[1]

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

Sc-icon-missile.svg Ordnance
2x
S4
MSD-442 Missile Rack
Left, Right
8x
S2
Ignite II Missile
FireStorm Kinetics
Sc-icon-weapon.svg 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
Sc-icon-container.svg 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

Isometric Above Port-side Front Rear Bottom
F8C in space - Isometric.jpg
F8C in space - Above.jpg
F8C in space - Port.jpg
F8C in space - Front.jpg
F8C in space - Rear.jpg
F8C in space - Below.jpg

Isometric Above Port-side Front Rear
F8C - Landed on platform - Cut.jpg
Above.jpg
F8C - Landed in a hangar - Front.jpg
F8C - in SelfLand - Port.jpg
F8C - in SelfLand - Rear.jpg

Series variants

F8A Lightning
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F8A Lightning
Heavy fighter
F8C Lightning
F8C in space - Isometric.jpg
F8C Lightning
Heavy fighter
Unidentified F8 Lightning variant
F8CR-A-landed.jpg
Unidentified F8 Lightning variant
Heavy Fighter
  • Unnamed trainer variant: A military trainer variant with two seats in the cockpit.[2]

Special editions

"Executive"

F8C Executive in space - Isometric.jpg
 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. [3]

Paints

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For more information, see F8 Lightning series/Paints.
"Shockwave" "Stormfire"
F8C Shockwave in space - Isometric.jpg
F8C Stormfire flying above clouds.png

Series military variants

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

Image Name Description
Sq42 SneakPeekF8.png
 F8A Lightning The next generation space superiority fighter, the original F8 on which the F8C is based off.

Acquisition

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Gallery

F8C flying over hills firing guns.jpgF8C in hangar above world with pilot walking towards it.jpgF8C Specifications.jpgF8C landed with lightning behind it.jpgF8C - Landed on platform - Cut.jpgF8C flying over river through forest.jpg

F8C landed at Lorville.pngF8C landing at a Hurston outpost.pngF8C streaking across Arial.pngF8C landing in Lorville tunnel.png

F8C Executive - Landed on platform - Cut.jpgF8C Executive flying above clouds.jpgF8C Executive - Internal cockpit.jpgF8C Executive landed on dark structure.pngF8-C Executive Edition - Front.pngF8-C Executive Edition - Rear.pngF8-C Executive Edition - Cockpit.png

F8-C - Front.pngF8-C - Rear.pngF8C concierge.jpg

Development

  • The F8C Lightning was available as the Wing Commander concierge reward which is introduced in January 2018.[4]
  • The F8 Lightning was designed by Chris Smith (Lead Vehicle Artist)[5] and Gavin Rothery (Freelance Conceptist).[6]
  • CIG released the F8C Lightning from its pre-Squadron 42 "spoiler" lock to Concierge owners on 10 October 2023 in Alpha 3.20.0b.[7] At the same time, a special event was held where players could obtain access to the F8C in several ways:[7]
    • 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.[8]

References

  1. ↑ RSIsite.svgGalactapedia: F8C Lighting. Galactapedia
  2. ↑ Star Citizen: IAE 2950 - Anvil Aerospace
  3. ↑ RSIsite.svgKnowledge Base: Concierge Levels and Rewards. Knowledge Base
  4. ↑ RSIsite.svgConcierge Levels and Rewards. Knowledge Base. Retrieved 2021-05-28
  5. ↑ Reverse the Verse 2.16(Relay icon.svg transcript)
  6. ↑ Gavin Rothery: Star Citizen Hardware and Ship Design
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 RSIsite.svg"The Hunt Is On". Transmission - Comm-Link. Retrieved 2024-01-20
  8. ↑ RSIsite.svgQ&A: Anvil Aerospace F8C Lightning. Engineering - Comm-Link. Retrieved 2024-10-25
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