F8A Lightning

F8A Lightning
Gyártás állapota	Active for Squadron 42
F8A Lightning
Gyártó	Anvil Aerospace (ANVL)
Szerepkör	Heavy fighter
Hangar típusa	Small (S2)
Széria	F8 Lightning
Általános adatok
Legénység	1 – 1
Raktér	0 SCU
Költségek
	Vételár Nem elérhető Bérlés Nem elérhető Elérhetőség Not available for sale Igénylés Not available Bérlés Nem elérhető
Specifikációk
Hosszúság	26 m
Szélesség	24 m
Magasság	8 m
Harci sebesség	212 m/s
Max sebesség	1,337 m/s
Tömeg	158,774 kg
Lore
Bevezetés	2933 CE; 21 years ago
Terv	F7A Hornet Mk II
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The Anvil F8A Lightning is a heavy fighter employed by the UEE Navy to support space superiority. It was specifically designed to counter heavy Vanduul craft, such as the Glaive and Scythe. It is a more nimble and heavily armed fighter craft than its F7 predecessor, trading off a second turret for more fixed weaponry.

Use of the F8A Lightning is generally restricted to elite UEEN squadrons, though the F8C Lightning civilian variant is beginning to see greater adoption.

Specifications

Radar

1x

S1

Ecouter

Groupe Nouveau Paradigme

Computer

1x

S1

S Computer

N/A

Power plant

1x

S2

Maelstrom

Aegis Dynamics

Cooler

2x

S1

Polar

Aegis Dynamics

Shield generator

4x

S1

Shimmer

Ascension Astro

Quantum drive

1x

S1

Expedition

Tarsus

Jump drive

1x

S1

S Jump Module

N/A

Fuel intake

2x

S1

S Fuel Intake

N/A

Fuel tank

2x

S1

S Fuel Tank

N/A

Quantum fuel tank

1x

S1

S Quantum Fuel Tank

N/A

Thrusters

3x

SX

Main Thruster

N/A

2x

SX

Retro Thruster

N/A

12x

SX

Gimbal Maneuvering Thruster

N/A

Pilot weapon

2x

S4

M6A Cannon

Behring Applied Technology

2x

S3

M5A Cannon

Behring Applied Technology

2x

S3

CF-337 Panther Repeater

Klaus & Werner

Turret

1x

S5

Remote turret

N/A

2x

S3

M5A Cannon

Behring Applied Technology

Ordnance

2x

S3

MSD-322 Missile Rack

Behring Applied Technology

4x

S2

Ignite II

FireStorm Kinetics

In-game description

Few vehicles employed by the proud men and women who serve in our Empire’s Navy inspire the awe of the legendary F8 Lightning. A force to be reckoned with, the F8 has secured Humanity’s freedom from numerous threats at home and abroad countless times.

Model

Variants

F8C Lightning: The F8C Lightning is the civilian variant of the F8A Lightning.
Unnamed trainer variant: A military trainer variant with two seats in the cockpit.^[2]

Special editions

F8C Lightning Executive Edition: The F8C Lightning Executive Edition is an exclusive edition F8C Lightning with a black and gold livery and a premium cockpit detailed with gold. It is only available to concierge members who hold the rank of Praetorian (US$15,000 pledged). Previously, it was only available to Legatus (US$25,000 pledged) concierge members until the introduction of the Praetorian rank and the 600i Executive Edition.^[3]

History

The F8A won the UEE Navy's Next Generation Star Fighter bid, surpassing Aegis' Dogfighter 3000 in the 2nd place and RSI Black Widow in the 3rd place, becoming the latest heavy fighter utilized by the navy.^[4]

Invictus Launch Week

During the 2950 Invictus Launch Week, a special edition of the ship was seen accompanying the UEE Navy fleet around the Stanton system. It was flown by the 999th Squadron and featured a red color and navy/squadron logos. Several Lightnings, together with F7A Hornet Mk IIs accompanied a Javelin, and two Idris-M's.^[5]

Development

The F8 Lightning was designed by Chris Smith (Lead Vehicle Artist)^[6] and Gavin Rothery (Freelance Conceptist).^[7]

Gallery

Trivia

Some F8As were captured by players during Invictus Launch Week event in May 2020. The F8As were first flown in Persistent Universe by the NPCs during the event and some players managed to kill the NPC pilot and steal the ship.^[8]