F8A Lightning

Anvil Aerospace·Combat·Heavy Fighter·Size 2

Data version4.8.2-LIVE.12030094

  • Crew: 1
  • Cargo: 0 SCU
  • HP: 40,200
  • Shields: 14,960 HP
  • SCM: 210 m/s
  • Max: 1,075 m/s
  • Pilot DPS: 5,876.6
  • Missiles: 8

Ship Overview

Few vehicles inspire the same awe as the legendary F8 Lightning. A force to be reckoned with, it has protected Humanity countless times from countless threats at home and far from civilization.

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Performance Snapshot

Crew
1
Cargo
0 SCU
SCM
210 m/s
Max speed
1,075 m/s
Hull HP
40,200
Shield HP
14,960
Pilot DPS
5,876.6

Ship Facts

Identity

Manufacturer
Anvil Aerospace
Class / type
Spaceship
Career
Combat
Focus
Heavy Fighter
Role
Heavy Fighter
Size
Size 2

Combat & Defense

Weaponry

StatValue
Pilot DPS5,876.6
Sustained DPS3,464.8
Alpha2,958.8
Missiles8
Missile damage11,520
Noise5
Decoys48

Defense

StatValue
Hull HP40,200
Shield HP14,960
Shield regen598.4 HP/s
Armor HP10,890

Armor / Resistance

Damage typeModifier
Physical-25%
Energy-40%
Distortion0%
Thermal0%
Biochemical0%
Stun0%

Loadout & Hardpoints

Stock equipment by hardpoint category. Select a slot to browse compatible items. Open in Ship Builder

Weapons

Anvil Lightning F8 Turret (A)

Missile & Bomb Racks

MSD-442 Missile Rack (A) ⚡ 0
MSD-442 Missile Rack (A) ⚡ 0

Radars

Shields

Armor

Armor (A)

Coolers

Power Plants

Flight Controller

Quantum Drives

RouteTimeFuel Tank
Hurston to Crusader32 Gm 4:160.32 SCU320%
Crusader to microTech57 Gm 7:360.57 SCU570%
Terminus to Pyro V101 Gm 13:281.01 SCU1010%
1:200.10 SCU100%

Life Support

ComfortAir (Civilian / C) ⚡ 1 · ❄ 1

Other hardpoints

Engine Left (A) ⚡ 0 · ❄ 0
Thruster Retro Left (A) ⚡ 0 · ❄ 0
Thruster BottomCL (A) ⚡ 0 · ❄ 0
Thruster TopCL (A) ⚡ 0 · ❄ 0
Engine Mid (A) ⚡ 0 · ❄ 0
Engine Right (A) ⚡ 0 · ❄ 0
Thruster BottomCR (A) ⚡ 0 · ❄ 0
Thruster Retro Right (A) ⚡ 0 · ❄ 0
Thruster TopCR (A) ⚡ 0 · ❄ 0
Thruster TopRR (A) ⚡ 0 · ❄ 0
Thruster TopRL (A) ⚡ 0 · ❄ 0
Thruster BottomFL (A) ⚡ 0 · ❄ 0
Thruster BottomFR (A) ⚡ 0 · ❄ 0
Thruster BottomRL (A) ⚡ 0 · ❄ 0
Thruster BottomRR (A) ⚡ 0 · ❄ 0
Thruster TopFL (A) ⚡ 0 · ❄ 0
Thruster TopFR (A) ⚡ 0 · ❄ 0
Self Destruct Unit (A) ⚡ 0
Weapon Regen Pool TurretsWeapon Regen Pool
Weapon Regen PoolWeapon Regen Pool
TRGT. STATUS (1) ⚡ 0
Access (1)
Dashboard Pilot (1) ⚡ 0
Int CockpitRoom
Controller Weapon
Controller Shield⚡ 0
Controller Light
Controller Energy
Controller Door
Controller Cooler
Controller Comms
Controller Missile
Controller Capacitor Assignment (1)
Quantum Fuel Tank (Quantum) ⚡ 0
Internal Tank (Hydrogen) ⚡ 0
Internal Tank (Hydrogen) ⚡ 0
Fuel Intake Right (A)
Fuel Intake Left (A)
Landingpad Helper (1)
Relay (1) ⚡ 0

Storage & Cargo

FieldValue
Cargo0 SCU
Stowage650K µSCU

Systems / Resource Network

FieldValue
Hydrogen fuel0.04 SCU
Quantum fuel0.1 SCU
Shield face typeBubble

Signatures

FieldValue
Ir Quantum7,260
Ir Shields8,114
Em Quantum36,353
Em Shields22,353
Em Groups Quantum · Radar1,800
Em Groups Quantum · Cooler2,980
Em Groups Quantum · Weapon Gun2,400
Em Groups Quantum · Power Plant13,860
Em Groups Quantum · Quantum Drive15,000
Em Groups Quantum · Life Support Generator313
Em Groups Shields · Radar1,800
Em Groups Shields · Cooler2,980
Em Groups Shields · Shield1,000
Em Groups Shields · Weapon Gun2,400
Em Groups Shields · Power Plant13,860
Em Groups Shields · Life Support Generator313
Em Segment Groups Quantum · Radar5
Em Segment Groups Quantum · Cooler6
Em Segment Groups Quantum · Shield4
Em Segment Groups Quantum · Weapon Gun6
Em Segment Groups Quantum · Flight Controller6
Em Segment Groups Quantum · Life Support Generator1
Em Segment Groups Shields · Radar5
Em Segment Groups Shields · Cooler6
Em Segment Groups Shields · Weapon Gun6
Em Segment Groups Shields · Flight Controller6
Em Segment Groups Shields · Life Support Generator1
Em Per Segment495

Emissions

FieldValue
Ir8,114
Em Idle22,353
Em Max36,353

Power groups

FieldValue
Generation Segments20
Used Segments Shields28
Used Segments Quantum24
Used Segments Grouped · Radar5
Used Segments Grouped · Cooler6
Used Segments Grouped · Shield4
Used Segments Grouped · Weapon Gun6
Used Segments Grouped · Flight Controller6
Used Segments Grouped · Life Support Generator1
Max Segments · Radar5
Max Segments · Cooler6
Max Segments · Shield4
Max Segments · Weapon Gun6
Max Segments · Flight Controller6
Max Segments · Life Support Generator1

Cooling groups

FieldValue
Generation Segments68
Usage Shields Pct0.56
Usage Quantum Pct0.5
Used Segments Shields38
Used Segments Quantum34
Used Segments Shields Grouped · Radar5
Used Segments Shields Grouped · Shield4
Used Segments Shields Grouped · Power Plant28
Used Segments Shields Grouped · Life Support Generator1
Used Segments Quantum Grouped · Radar5
Used Segments Quantum Grouped · Power Plant24
Used Segments Quantum Grouped · Quantum Drive4
Used Segments Quantum Grouped · Life Support Generator1

Power pools

FieldValue
Shield · Item TypeShield
Shield · Size2
Weapon Gun · Item TypeWeaponGun
Weapon Gun · Size6
Towing Beam · Item TypeTowingBeam
Towing Beam · Size-1
Salvage Head · Item TypeSalvageHead
Salvage Head · Size-1
Tractor Beam · Item TypeTractorBeam
Tractor Beam · Size-1
Weapon Mining · Item TypeWeaponMining
Weapon Mining · Size-1
Flight Controller · Item TypeFlightController
Flight Controller · Size-1

Relay Network

3 fuses · 1 relay · 55 connections

hardpoint_relay

Class
RELAY_3slot
Fuse slots
3
Connections
55

Systems (1)

HardpointItemType
hardpoint_selfdestructSelf Destruct UnitSelfDestruct

Controllers (10)

HardpointItemType
hardpoint_controller_commsCOMMSCommsController
hardpoint_controller_coolerHEATCoolerController
hardpoint_controller_doorSECURITYDoorController
hardpoint_controller_energyPOWEREnergyController
hardpoint_controller_lightLIGHTSLightController
hardpoint_controller_shieldSHIELDSShieldController
hardpoint_controller_weaponWEAPONSWeaponController
hardpoint_controller_missileMISSILESMissileController
hardpoint_controller_capacitor_assignment<= PLACEHOLDER =>CapacitorAssignmentController
hardpoint_controller_fuel<= PLACEHOLDER =>FuelController

Flight Controller (1)

HardpointItemType
hardpoint_controller_flightFlight BladeFlightController

Fuel (5)

HardpointItemType
hardpoint_fuel_intake_left<= PLACEHOLDER =>FuelIntake
hardpoint_fuel_intake_right<= PLACEHOLDER =>FuelIntake
hardpoint_fuel_tank_leftInternal TankFuelTank
hardpoint_fuel_tank_rightInternal TankFuelTank
hardpoint_quantum_fuel_tankQuantum Fuel TankQuantumFuelTank

Power Plants (1)

HardpointItemType
hardpoint_powerplantMaelstromPowerPlant

Coolers (2)

HardpointItemType
hardpoint_cooler_leftPolarCooler
hardpoint_cooler_rightPolarCooler

Shields (2)

HardpointItemType
hardpoint_shield_generator_ASheutShield
hardpoint_shield_generator_BSheutShield

Quantum Drives (1)

HardpointItemType
hardpoint_quantum_driveExpeditionQuantumDrive

Radars (1)

HardpointItemType
hardpoint_radarEcouterRadar

Crew Stations (3)

HardpointItemType
hardpoint_seat_pilotTRGT. STATUSSeat
hardpoint_dashboard_pilot<= PLACEHOLDER =>SeatDashboard
hardpoint_seat_accessAccessSeatAccess

Thrusters (17)

HardpointItemType
hardpoint_engine_mid<= PLACEHOLDER =>MainThruster
hardpoint_engine_left<= PLACEHOLDER =>MainThruster
hardpoint_engine_right<= PLACEHOLDER =>MainThruster
hardpoint_thruster_retro_left<= PLACEHOLDER =>ManneuverThruster
hardpoint_thruster_retro_right<= PLACEHOLDER =>ManneuverThruster
hardpoint_thruster_bottomFL<= PLACEHOLDER =>ManneuverThruster
hardpoint_thruster_bottomFR<= PLACEHOLDER =>ManneuverThruster
hardpoint_thruster_topFL<= PLACEHOLDER =>ManneuverThruster
hardpoint_thruster_topFR<= PLACEHOLDER =>ManneuverThruster
hardpoint_thruster_bottomRL<= PLACEHOLDER =>ManneuverThruster
hardpoint_thruster_bottomRR<= PLACEHOLDER =>ManneuverThruster
hardpoint_thruster_topRL<= PLACEHOLDER =>ManneuverThruster
hardpoint_thruster_topRR<= PLACEHOLDER =>ManneuverThruster
hardpoint_thruster_topCL<= PLACEHOLDER =>ManneuverThruster
hardpoint_thruster_topCR<= PLACEHOLDER =>ManneuverThruster
hardpoint_thruster_bottomCL<= PLACEHOLDER =>ManneuverThruster
hardpoint_thruster_bottomCR<= PLACEHOLDER =>ManneuverThruster

Turrets (7)

HardpointItemType
hardpoint_weapon_left_noseVariPuck S3 Gimbal MountTurret
hardpoint_weapon_right_noseVariPuck S3 Gimbal MountTurret
hardpoint_weapon_left_wing_innerVariPuck S4 Gimbal MountTurret
hardpoint_weapon_right_wing_innerVariPuck S4 Gimbal MountTurret
hardpoint_weapon_left_wing_outerVariPuck S3 Gimbal MountTurret
hardpoint_weapon_right_wing_outerVariPuck S3 Gimbal MountTurret
hardpoint_weapon_turretAnvil Lightning F8 TurretTurret

Missile & Bomb Racks (2)

HardpointItemType
hardpoint_weapon_missilerack_leftMSD-442 Missile RackMissileLauncher
hardpoint_weapon_missilerack_rightMSD-442 Missile RackMissileLauncher

Counter Measures (2)

HardpointItemType
hardpoint_countermeasure_launcher_leftAnvil Decoy LauncherWeaponDefensive
hardpoint_countermeasure_launcher_rightAnvil Noise LauncherWeaponDefensive

Variants / Related Ships

FieldValue
Chassis ID109

Physical Details

FieldValue
Dimensions26 × 25 × 8 m
Mass171,351 kg
Cross section11,058
Size2

Localisation / Translations

Chinese

Few vehicles inspire the same awe as the legendary F8 Lightning. A force to be reckoned with, it has protected Humanity countless times from countless threats at home and far from civilization.

German

Few vehicles inspire the same awe as the legendary F8 Lightning. A force to be reckoned with, it has protected Humanity countless times from countless threats at home and far from civilization.

Raw Properties

Raw/source fields not already represented in the player-facing sections above.

Flight & Mobility

FieldValue
Boost forward445 m/s
Boost backward218 m/s
Pitch38 °/s
Yaw35 °/s
Roll140 °/s
Pitch (boost)45.6 °/s
Yaw (boost)42 °/s
Roll (boost)168 °/s

Insurance & Claim

FieldValue
Expedite fee8,020 aUEC
Claim time00:16:02
Expedite time00:05:21

Additional Source Fields

FieldValue
Mass (hull)153,775 kg
Mass (loadout)17,576 kg
Deflection (physical)54
Deflection (energy)29
EM signal0%
IR signal0%
CS signal0%