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| name = F8C Lightning Executive Edition<br />
| image = F8C Executive flying above clouds - cropped and adjusted.png<br />
| manufacturer = ANVL<br />
| series = F8 Lightning<br />
| career = Combat<br />
| role = <br />
| size = small<br />
| hangar = S1<br />
| productionstate = Flight ready<br />
| productionstatedesc = Since [[Update:Star Citizen Alpha 3.20.0b|Alpha 3.20.0b]]<br />
| mincrew = 1<br />
| maxcrew = 1<br />
| length = 26<br />
| width = 25<br />
| height = 8<br />
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| pledgeavailability = Limited (Reward)<br />
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| rsistoreurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/lightning/f8c-lightning-executive-edition<br />
| galactapediaurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/0Gz5LW2ekd-f8c-lightning<br />
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The '''F8C Lightning Executive Edition''' is a distinctive variant of the [[StarCitizen:F8C Lightning]] heavy fighter manufactured by [[StarCitizen:Anvil Aerospace]]. This special edition is available solely as a reward for [[StarCitizen:Concierge]] backers who have attained the rank of ''Praetorian'' and features a striking dark grey and gold color scheme.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://support.robertsspaceindustries.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002542733-Concierge-Levels-and-Rewards|text=Concierge Levels and Rewards|accessdate=2024-12-12}}</ref><ref name=F8CExStore>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/lightning/f8c-lightning-executive-edition|text=F8C Lighting Executive Store|accessdate=2024-12-12}}</ref><br />
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== Features ==<br />
{{List item<br />
|Weapons<br />
|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.<ref name=F8CExStore/><br />
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|Maneuverability<br />
|The F8C, despite being classified as a heavy fighter, boasts superior agility compared to its F7 predecessor, making it a more maneuverable aircraft.<ref name=F8CExStore/><br />
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|Stowage<br />
|It has the capability to stow up to 250K μSCU of items via an external storage.<ref name=F8CExStore/><br />
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|Pedigree<br />
|The design is derived from the UEE Navy's F8A, specifically created to engage formidable Vanduul vessels, including the Glaive and Scythe.<ref name=F8CExStore/><br />
}}<br />
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== Specifications ==<br />
{{Vehicle hardpoints}}<br />
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== Model ==<br />
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=== Ship profile ===<br />
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!Isometric<br />
!Above<br />
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!Front<br />
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!Bottom<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:F8C Executive in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]<br />
|[[File:F8C Executive in space - Above.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]<br />
|[[File:F8C Executive in space - Port.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]<br />
|[[File:F8C Executive in space - Front.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]<br />
|[[File:F8C Executive in space - Rear.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]<br />
|[[File:F8C Executive in space - Below.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]<br />
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Landed=<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Isometric<br />
!Above<br />
!Port-side<br />
!Front<br />
!Rear<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:F8C Executive - Landed on platform - Cut.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]<br />
|[[File:placeholderv2.png|center|frameless|128x72px|link=|class=noviewer]]<br />
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=== Series variants ===<br />
{{Vehicle variants}}<br />
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=== Paints ===<br />
{{for|more information|:F8 Lightning series/Paints}}<br />
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== Lore ==<br />
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== Gallery ==<br />
{{for|a full gallery|:Category:F8C Lightning Executive Edition images}}<br />
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{{gallery<br />
|F8C Executive - Landed on platform - Cut.jpg<br />
|F8-C_Executive_Edition_-_Front.png<br />
|F8-C_Executive_Edition_-_Rear.png<br />
|F8C Executive - Internal cockpit.jpg<br />
|F8-C_Executive_Edition_-_Cockpit.png<br />
|F8C Executive landed on dark structure.png<br />
|F8C Executive flying above clouds.jpg<br />
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|placeholderv2.png<br />
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== Development ==<br />
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{| class="timeline"<br />
|-<br />
|2016-12-09<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]([[File:Relay icon.svg|x13px|link=https://relay.sc]]&nbsp;[https://relay.sc/transcript/reverse-the-verse-2-16-austin transcript])</ref> and [[StarCitizen:Gavin Rothery]] (Freelance Conceptist).<ref>[http://www.gavinrothery.com/820-park/ Gavin Rothery: Star Citizen Hardware and Ship Design]</ref><br />
|-<br />
|2023-10-10<br />
|CIG released the F8C Lightning from its pre-Squadron 42 "spoiler" lock to Concierge owners on 10 October 2023 in [[StarCitizen: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> <br />
|-<br />
|2023-10-10<br />
|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><br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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== Trivia ==<br />
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== References == <br />
<references /><br />
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{{Navplate manufacturers|ANVL}}<br />
{{Navplate vehicles}}<br />
[[Category:Concierge items]]</div>
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