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The F8C Lightning is a small 1-person heavy fighter and is the civilian variant of the F8A Lightning from Anvil Aerospace. It is a reward reaching the Concierge level Wing Commander[1] and will also be able to be purchased in the Persistent Universe after completing a yet unspecified task in Squadron 42.[2] It has six weapon hardpoints, one turret mount and two missile racks.
“ | 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. Now, that same next generation space superiority fighter is available to become a part of your personal fleet with the Anvil F8C civilian variant. | ” |
Features
Armament
- It has a total of six weapon hardpoints
- two size 3 weapon hardpoints below the cockpit that are equipped with size 3 CF-337 Panther Repeaters,
- two size 3 hardpoints below the wings that are equipped with size 3 M5A Cannons,
- and two size 4 hardpoints below the wings that are equipped with size 4 M6A Cannons.
- One turret is located on top that is equipped with two size 3 M5A Cannons.
- Two size 3 missile racks are located next to the turret, one to the right and left each, and are loaded with four Ignite II infrared missiles.
Default ship loadout

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In game availability
Dealership
Not available for purchase.
Rental

Not available for renting.
Paints
Trivia
Gallery
Videos
See also
- F8A Lightning
- F8C Lightning Executive-Edition
- F8 Lightning variants
- List of ships
- List of ship and vehicle prices
Patch history
References
- ↑ Official Star Citizen Website "Concierge Levels and Rewards". Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ↑ RobertsSpaceInd (2018) youtube.com: Star Citizen: Reverse the Verse LIVE - Squadron 42 Q&A 11:07. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
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