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{{for|the original military variant|F8A Lightning}}
{{Vehicle
{{Vehicle
| uuid = 663b6047-5b06-489c-a906-bc91fb7d6e63
| uuid = 663b6047-5b06-489c-a906-bc91fb7d6e63
| name = F8C Lightning
| name = F8C Lightning
| image = F8C - Landed on platform - Cut.jpg
| image = F8C flying over river through forest - Cropped.png
| manufacturer = ANVL
| manufacturer = ANVL
| series = F8 Lightning
| series = F8 Lightning
| role = Heavy fighter
| size = small
| size = small
| role = Heavy fighter
| productionstate = Flight ready
| productionstate = Flight ready
| productionstatedesc = Since [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.20.0b|Alpha 3.20.0b]]
| mincrew = 1
| mincrew = 1
| maxcrew = 1
| maxcrew = 1
| length = 26
| width = 25
| height = 8
| retractedlength =
| retractedwidth =
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| mass = 153775
| cargocapacity = 0
| stowage = 650K µSCU
| pledgecost = 300
| originalpledgecost = 300
| warbondcost = 260
| warbondcost = 260
| originalwarbondcost = 260
| originalwarbondcost = 260
| width =
| pledgeavailability = Reward / Buy Token*
| combatspeed =
| productionstatedesc = Since [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.20.0b|Alpha 3.20.0b]]
| pledgeavailability = Concierge reward (Wing Commander), Event reward
| pledgecost = 300
| originalpledgecost = 300
| releasedate = 2933
| rsistoreurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/anvil-hornet/F8C-Lightning
| rsistoreurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/anvil-hornet/F8C-Lightning
| galactapediaurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/0Gz5LW2ekd-f8c-lightning
| presentationurl1 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/19208-The-Hunt-Is-On
| presentationurl1 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/19208-The-Hunt-Is-On
| trailerurl =
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| galactapediaurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/0Gz5LW2ekd-f8c-lightning
| releasedate = 2933
| conceptdate = 2023-10-09
| saledate =
| queryimage =
}}
}}


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==Features==
==Features==


{{List item
*'''Weapons:''' The 'Lightning' has an array of weapons which include two Size 3 and six Size 2 guns as well as two missiles racks that can hold eight Size 2 missiles.
|Weapons
*'''Maneuverability:''' Even though the F8C is a heavy fighter, it is a more nimble fighter craft than its F7 predecessor.
|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.
*'''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.
{{List item
|Maneuverability
|Even though the F8C is a heavy fighter, it is a more nimble fighter craft than its F7 predecessor.
}}
{{List item
|Stowage
|It has the capability to stow up to 250K μSCU of items via an external storage.
}}
{{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 ==
== Specifications ==
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|-
|[[File:F8C - Landed on platform - Cut.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:F8C - Landed on platform - Cut.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:placeholderv2.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Above.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:placeholderv2.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:F8C - Landed in a hangar - Front.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:placeholderv2.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:F8C - in SelfLand - Port.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:placeholderv2.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:F8C - in SelfLand - Rear.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}
|}
</tabber>
</tabber>


===Special editions===
===Series variants===
{{Vehicle variants}}

'''"Executive"'''
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|[[File:F8C Executive in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|Black colouring with gold accents, its cockpit is detailed with gold and comes with a leather seat.
'''Limited edition. Reward to [[Concierge]] backers who reached the rank of Praetorian.''' <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://support.robertsspaceindustries.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002542733-Concierge-Levels-and-Rewards|text=Knowledge Base: Concierge Levels and Rewards}}</ref>
|}


===Paints===
===Paints===
{{for|more information|:Category:F8 Lightning series#Paints}}
{{for|more information|:F8 Lightning series/Paints}}
The following paints (skins) can be used on all variants of the F8C Lightning.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!Image
!Paint Name
!Description
!Price (aUEC)
!Price ($)
|-
|-
![[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 Shockwave in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|"Shockwave"
|Green tinted gold colouring with dark grey and red accents.
'''Limited edition. Reward to [[Concierge]] backers who reached the rank of Wing Commander. <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://support.robertsspaceindustries.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002542733-Concierge-Levels-and-Rewards|text=Knowledge Base: Concierge Levels and Rewards}}</ref>
|[not available]
|(reward)
|-
|[[File:F8C Stormfire flying above clouds.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:F8C Stormfire flying above clouds.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|"Stormfire"
|Metallic silver in colour with grey accents.
'''Limited edition. Reward to backers who claimed a Platinum License during the annual Birthday Hunt.''' <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/19208-The-Hunt-Is-On|text=The Hunt Is On - 2023|accessdate=2023-10-11}}</ref>
|[not available]
|(reward)
|}

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

{| class="wikitable"
!Image
!Name
!Description
|-
|[[File:Sq42 SneakPeekF8.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|'''[[F8A Lightning]]'''
|The next generation space superiority fighter, the original F8 on which the F8C is based off.
|}
|}


==Acquisition==
== Universe availability ==
'''*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}}
{{Vehicle availability}}


== Gallery ==
==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>
<tabber>
Official=
Official=
{{gallery
{{gallery
|F8C flying over hills firing guns.jpg
|F8C in hangar above world with pilot walking towards it.jpg
|F8C in hangar above world with pilot walking towards it.jpg
|F8C Specifications.jpg
|F8C landed with lightning behind it.jpg
|F8C landed with lightning behind it.jpg
|F8-C - Front.png
|F8-C_-_Rear.png
|F8C concierge.jpg
|F8C - Landed on platform - Cut.jpg
|F8C - Landed on platform - Cut.jpg
|F8C flying over river through forest.jpg
}}
}}
|-|
|-|
In-game=
In-game=
{{gallery
{{gallery
|F8C landed at Lorville.png
|placeholderv2.png
|F8C landing at a Hurston outpost.png
}}
|F8C streaking across Arial.png
|-|
|F8C landing in Lorville tunnel.png
'Executive'=
{{gallery
|F8C Executive - Landed on platform - Cut.jpg
|F8C Executive flying above clouds.jpg
|F8C Executive landed on dark structure.png
||F8-C_Executive_Edition_-_Front.png
|F8-C_Executive_Edition_-_Rear.png
|F8-C_Executive_Edition_-_Cockpit.png
}}
|-|
Official paints=
{{gallery
|F8C variants and paints x4 flying above clouds.jpg
|StarCitizen_DarkWater_ShockWave.jpg
|F8C Shockwave - Icon.png
|F8C Stormfire flying above clouds.png
|F8C Stormfire - Icon.png
}}
}}
|-|
|-|
Original design=
Original design=
{{gallery
{{gallery
|placeholderv2.png
|F8-C - Front.png
|F8-C_-_Rear.png
|F8C concierge.jpg
}}
}}
</tabber>
</tabber>


== Development ==
==Development==
{{Timeline styles}}
*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>
{| class="timeline"
*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>
|-
*CIG released the F8C Lightning to owners on 10 October, 2023 in [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.20.0b|Alpha 3.20.0b]].<ref name="cl19208">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/19208-The-Hunt-Is-On|text=The Hunt Is On|accessdate=2023-10-10}}</ref>
|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 ==
==References==
<references />
<references />



Latest revision as of 19:05, 27 February 2025

Quick facts:
F8C Lightning
Flight ready
F8C Lightning
Role
Heavy fighter
Size
Small (S2/XS)
Capacity
Crew
1
Cargo
0 SCU
Stowage
1,300 KµSCU
Cost
Standalone
$ 300.00
Warbond
$ 260.00
Availability
Reward / Buy Token*
Claim
16m 1s
Expedite
5m 20s
Expedite fee
8,020 aUEC
Specifications
Height
8 m
Mass
0 kg
Length
26 m
Width
25 m
CS
0%
EM
0%
IR
0%
💪
-55%
+3%
〰️
0%
🔥
0%
☣️
0%
💫
-100%
Health
0 ❤️
Scm speed
210 m/s
0 to scm
0 s
Scm to 0
0 s
Max speed
1,120 m/s
0 to max
0 s
Max to 0
0 s
Roll rate
120 °/s
Pitch rate
35 °/s
Yaw rate
35 °/s
Hydrogen capacity
0 SCU
Hydrogen intake
0.036 SCU/s
Quantum capacity
0 SCU
Lore
Released
2933
Development
Announced
9 October 2023
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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

Weapons
2x
S1
Magazinefaux_magazinemagazine
374/374 Ammunition
2x
S1
Magazinefaux_magazinemagazine
500/500 Ammunition
2x
S1
Magazinefaux_magazinemagazine
467/467 Ammunition
2x
S1
Magazinefaux_magazinemagazine
375/375 Ammunition
Defensive devices
1x
S1
Magazinefaux_magazinemagazine
5/5 Ammunition
1x
S1
Magazinefaux_magazinemagazine
48/48 Ammunition

No vehicle parts information found.

Model

Ship profile

Isometric Above Port-side Front Rear Bottom

Isometric Above Port-side Front Rear

Series variants

F8A Lightning
Heavy fighter
F8C Lightning
Heavy fighter
F8C Lightning Executive
Heavy fighter
Unidentified F8 Lightning variant
Heavy Fighter

Paints

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.

Lore

During IAE 2950, Jax McCleary talked about a military trainer variant with two seats in the cockpit.[2]

Development

2016-12-09 The F8 Lightning was designed by Chris Smith (Lead Vehicle Artist)[3] and Gavin Rothery (Freelance Conceptist).[4]
2018-01 The F8C Lightning was available as the Wing Commander concierge reward which is introduced in January 2018.[5]
2023-10-10 CIG released the F8C Lightning from its pre-Squadron 42 "spoiler" lock to Concierge owners on 10 October 2023 in Alpha 3.20.0b.[6] At the same time, a special event was held where players could obtain access to the F8C in several ways:[6] One was obtaining 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.
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.[7]

Trivia

References

  1. Galactapedia: F8C Lighting. Galactapedia
  2. Star Citizen: IAE 2950 - Anvil Aerospace
  3. Reverse the Verse 2.16( transcript)
  4. Gavin Rothery: Star Citizen Hardware and Ship Design
  5. Concierge Levels and Rewards. Knowledge Base. Retrieved 2021-05-28
  6. Jump up to: 6.0 6.1 "The Hunt Is On". Transmission - Comm-Link. Retrieved 2024-01-20
  7. Q&A: Anvil Aerospace F8C Lightning. Engineering - Comm-Link. Retrieved 2024-10-25
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