https://wiki.sasgaming.net/index.php?action=history&feed=atom&title=StarCitizen%3AF8A_LightningStarCitizen:F8A Lightning - Revision history2026-04-09T13:14:06ZRevision history for this page on the wikiMediaWiki 1.43.8https://wiki.sasgaming.net/index.php?title=StarCitizen:F8A_Lightning&diff=56039&oldid=previmported>Teizan: Category:Fighters2026-02-27T07:51:41Z<p>Category:Fighters</p>
<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Note|'''Note:''' It is unknown if this is a separate vehicle to or has been replaced by the [[StarCitizen:F8 Lightning]].}}{{for|the civilian variant|F8C Lightning}}<br />
{{Vehicle<br />
| uuid = 1e837261-78d9-4d5b-b17c-90d312d6a3dd<br />
| name = F8A Lightning<br />
| image = Sq42 SneakPeekF8.png<br />
| manufacturer = ANVL<br />
| series = F8 Lightning<br />
| size = small<br />
| career = Combat<br />
| role = Heavy fighter<br />
| productionstate = Active for Squadron 42<br />
| mincrew = <br />
| maxcrew = 1<br />
| length = 26<br />
| height = 8<br />
| width = 24<br />
| pledgeavailability = Not available for sale<br />
| releasedate = 2933<br />
| galactapediaurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/bZwQ7r6nkE-f8a-lightning<br />
}}<br />
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The [[StarCitizen:Anvil Aerospace|Anvil]] '''F8A Lightning''' is a heavy fighter employed by the [[StarCitizen:UEE Navy]] to support space superiority. It was specifically designed to counter heavy [[StarCitizen:Vanduul]] craft, such as the [[StarCitizen:Glaive]] and [[StarCitizen:Scythe]]. It is a more nimble and heavily armed fighter craft than its [[StarCitizen:Hornet (series)|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 [[StarCitizen:F8C Lightning]] civilian variant is beginning to see greater adoption. <br />
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== Features ==<br />
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|Folding wings<br />
|The folding wings enable it to fit in hangars built for fighters a class below.<ref name="jp1102">{{Cite Jump Point|title=Manufacturer Feature: Anvil Aerospace|volume=11|month=2|startpage=19|endpage=30|accessdate=2023-06-20}}</ref><br />
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== Specifications ==<br />
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== Model ==<br />
===Series variants===<br />
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* '''Unnamed trainer variant''': A military trainer variant with two seats in the cockpit.<ref name="iae2950">[https://youtu.be/PfB228kYlhI Star Citizen: IAE 2950 - Anvil Aerospace]</ref><br />
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=== Special editions ===<br />
* '''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 [[StarCitizen:concierge]] members who hold the rank of [[StarCitizen:Praetorian]] (US$15,000 pledged). Previously, it was only available to [[StarCitizen:Legatus (rank)|Legatus]] (US$25,000 pledged) concierge members until the introduction of the Praetorian rank and the 600i Executive Edition.<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><br />
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==Lore==<br />
The F8A won the UEE Navy's [[StarCitizen:Next Generation Star Fighter]] bid, surpassing [[StarCitizen:Aegis Dynamics|Aegis']] [[StarCitizen:Dogfighter 3000]] in the 2nd place and [[StarCitizen:RSI]] [[StarCitizen:Black Widow]] in the 3rd place, becoming the latest heavy fighter utilized by the navy.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/12975-The-Aurora-Revealed|text=Jump Point Issue 5}}</ref> As of 2953, the F8 Lightning is currently in service on all RSI [[StarCitizen:Bengal]] supercarriers.<ref name="jp1102"/><br />
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=== Invictus Launch Week ===<br />
[[File:Invictus-2950-naval-fleet-f8-01.jpg|thumb|[[999th Squadron]] special edition]]<br />
During the 2950 [[StarCitizen:Invictus Launch Week]], a special edition of the ship was seen accompanying the [[StarCitizen:UEE Navy]] fleet around the [[StarCitizen:Stanton system]]. It was flown by the [[StarCitizen:999th Squadron]] and featured a red color and navy/squadron logos. Several Lightnings, together with [[StarCitizen:F7A Hornet Mk II]]s accompanied a [[StarCitizen:Javelin]], and two [[StarCitizen:Idris-M]]'s.<ref>[[StarCitizen:Star Citizen Alpha 3.9.1|Alpha 3.9.1]] in-game survey during [[StarCitizen:Invictus Launch Week]]</ref><br />
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== Development ==<br />
The F8 Lightning was designed by [[StarCitizen:Chris Smith]] (Lead Vehicle Artist)<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JWnN8cpX6k Reverse the Verse 2.16] {{trx|url=reverse-the-verse-2-16-austin}}</ref> and [[StarCitizen:Gavin Rothery]] (Freelance Conceptist).<ref>[http://www.gavinrothery.com/820-park/ Gavin Rothery: Star Citizen Hardware and Ship Design]</ref><br />
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== Gallery ==<br />
{{for|a full gallery|:Category:F8A Lightning images}}<br />
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{{gallery<br />
|Sq42 SneakPeekF8.png<br />
|F8.png<br />
|F8_2.png<br />
|F8 cockpit concept.jpg<br />
|F8 Greybox 01.jpg<br />
|F8 Greybox 02.jpg<br />
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999th Squadron=<br />
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|FN80.jpg<br />
|Invictus-2950-naval-fleet-f8-01.jpg<br />
|Invictus-2950-naval-fleet-F8A-landed.jpg<br />
|Invictus-2950-naval-fleet-fighters.jpg<br />
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IAE 2950=<br />
{{gallery<br />
|IAE2950-day3-F8.jpg<br />
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== Trivia ==<br />
* Some F8As were captured by players during [[StarCitizen:Invictus Launch Week]] event in May 2020. The F8As were first flown in [[StarCitizen:Persistent Universe]] by the NPCs during the event and some players managed to kill the NPC pilot and steal the ship.<ref name="fleetweekmorph">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGE2Q6KgEcA We STOLE an F8A Air Superiority Fighter] by Morphologis on YouTube</ref><br />
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== References == <br />
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{{Navplate manufacturers|ANVL}}<br />
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{{Short description|UEE Navy next generation space superiority fighter}}<br />
[[Category:Heavy fighters]]<br />
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