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 SCU

Stowage

1,300 KµSCU

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

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$ 260.00

Availability

Reward / Buy Token*

Claim

16m 1s

Expedite

5m 20s

Expedite fee

8,020 aUEC

Specifications

DimensionsHullSpeedFuel

Height

8 m

Mass

0 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

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

UUID

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

Class name

ANVL_Lightning_F8C

Game build

4.0.1-LIVE.9499080

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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 two Size 3 and six 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 m

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

Left, Right

Quantum drive

1x

S1

Expedition

Civilian (C)

Quantum fuel tank

1x

S1

Internal Tank

Main thruster

3x

S1

Main thrusteranvl_lightning_f8_thruster_main

5.028 MN

Maneuvering thruster

2x

S1

Retro thrusteranvl_lightning_f8_thruster_retro

2.765 MN

12x

S1

Maneuvering thrusteranvl_lightning_f8_thruster_mav_joint

2.38 MN

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

Tarantula GT-870 Mark 3 Cannon

Gallenson Tactical Systems

2x

S1

Magazinefaux_magazinemagazine

500/500 Ammunition

2x

S3

CF-337 Panther Repeater

Klaus & Werner

2x

S1

Magazinefaux_magazinemagazine

374/374 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

Magazinefaux_magazinemagazine

375/375 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

Personal armor

No vehicle parts information found.

Model

Ship profile

In spaceLanded

Isometric	Above	Port-side	Front	Rear	Bottom

Isometric	Above	Port-side	Front	Rear

Special editions

"Executive"

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.

Paints

For more information, see Category:F8 Lightning series § Paints.

The following paints (skins) can be used on all variants of the F8C Lightning.

Image	Paint Name	Description	Price (aUEC)	Price ($)
	"Shockwave"	Green tinted gold colouring with dark grey and red accents. Limited edition. Reward to Concierge backers who reached the rank of Wing Commander.	[not available]	(reward)
	"Stormfire"	Metallic silver in colour with grey accents. Limited edition. Reward to backers who claimed a Platinum License during the annual Birthday Hunt.	[not available]	(reward)

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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F8C Lightning is not available for purchase

F8C Lightning is not available for rental

Gallery

OfficialIn-game'Executive'Official paintsOriginal 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 to owners on 10 October, 2023 in Alpha 3.20.0b.

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