Availability
Limited (Reward)
Quick facts:F8C Lightning Executive
Flight ready
Flight ready
The vehicle can fly/drive with full operations including physics, interactions, systems, fuel, cargo, and more.
F8C Lightning Executive
Anvil Aerospace (ANVL)
Role
Heavy fighter
Size
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Series
Capacity
Crew
1
Cargo
0 SCU
Stowage
1,300 KµSCU
Cost
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
Other sitesThe F8C Lightning Executive is a distinctive variant of the F8C Lightning fighter manufactured by Anvil Aerospace. This special edition was created especially for the Chairman’s Club and features a striking dark grey and gold color scheme. Renowned for its prowess, the Lightning is a formidable aircraft that has repeatedly ensured the security of the Empire against a multitude of threats. Now, you have the opportunity to add this advanced civilian variant of the famous space superiority fighter to your personal collection. [1]
Features
Weapons
The Lightning boasts a formidable arsenal, featuring four Size 3 guns and four Size 2 guns, complemented by two missile racks capable of carrying a total of eight Size 2 missiles. [1]
Maneuverability
The F8C, despite being classified as a heavy fighter, boasts superior agility compared to its F7 predecessor, making it a more maneuverable aircraft. [1]
Stowage
It has the capability to stow up to 250K μSCU of items via an external storage. [1]
Pedigree
The design is derived from the UEE Navy's F8A, specifically created to engage formidable Vanduul vessels, including the Glaive and Scythe. [1]
Specifications
Radar1x
S1
Military (C)
Cooler2x
S1
Military (B)
Life support1x
S1
Life supportlfsp_tydt_s01_comfortair
Power plant1x
S2
Military (C)
Self destruct1x
S1
2,500 🗡️ · 30 m
Shield generator2x
S2
Stealth (B)
Fuel intake2x
S1
Fuel intakeintk_anvl_lightning_f8
0.018 SCU/s
Fuel port
1x
S1
Fuel portdockingtube_fuel_ports_anvl_lightning
Fuel tank2x
S1
186 SCU
Quantum drive1x
S1
Civilian (C)
Quantum fuel tank1x
S1
2.5 SCU
Main thruster3x
S3
Main thrusteranvl_lightning_f8_thruster_main
5.028 MN
Maneuvering thruster2x
S1
Retro thrusteranvl_lightning_f8_thruster_retro
2.765 MN
12x
S2
Maneuvering thrusteranvl_lightning_f8_thruster_mav_joint
2.38 MN
Ordnance2x
S4
Left, Right
Weapons
Personal storage1x
S1
650,000K µSCU
Armor
1x
S1
Paint
1x
S1
Paint
Vehicle part
1x
S1
7,650 ❤️
1x
S1
6,000 ❤️
1x
S1
500 ❤️
1x
S1
1x
S1
1x
S1
250 ❤️
1x
S1
250 ❤️
1x
S1
2,000 ❤️
1x
S1
250 ❤️
1x
S1
500 ❤️
1x
S1
500 ❤️
1x
S1
6,000 ❤️
1x
S1
500 ❤️
1x
S1
1x
S1
1x
S1
250 ❤️
1x
S1
250 ❤️
1x
S1
2,000 ❤️
1x
S1
250 ❤️
1x
S1
500 ❤️
1x
S1
500 ❤️
1x
S1
250 ❤️
1x
S1
250 ❤️
1x
S1
7,650 ❤️
1x
S1
350 ❤️
1x
S1
500 ❤️
1x
S1
500 ❤️
1x
S1
200 ❤️
Model
Ship profile
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Series variants
Paints
Acquisition
This exclusive edition is available solely as a reward for Concierge backers who have attained the rank of Praetorian. [2]
Lore
Gallery
Development
| 2016-12-09 | The F8 Lightning was designed by Chris Smith (Lead Vehicle Artist)[3] and Gavin Rothery (Freelance Conceptist).[4] |
| 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.[5] |
| 2023-10-10 | The F8 is due to a gold-standard pass with the release of Squadron 42.[6] |
Trivia
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4
F8C Lighting Executive Store. Pledge Store. Retrieved 2024-12-12
- ↑ Concierge Levels and Rewards. Knowledge Base. Retrieved 2024-12-12
- ↑ Reverse the Verse 2.16(
transcript)
- ↑ Gavin Rothery: Star Citizen Hardware and Ship Design
- ↑ "The Hunt Is On". Transmission - Comm-Link. Retrieved 2024-01-20
- ↑ Q&A: Anvil Aerospace F8C Lightning. Engineering - Comm-Link. Retrieved 2024-10-25
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