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Anvil Aerospace

Anvil F8A Lightning

Heavy Fighter · Combat · Small ship

Crew
1
Cargo
—
SCM / NAV
210 / 1,075 m/s
QT range
92 Gm
Hull
9,200 HP
Shields
14,960 HP

Flight

SCM speed
210 m/s
NAV max speed
1,075 m/s
Boost forward
445 m/s
Boost backward
218 m/s
Pitch
38°/s
Yaw
35°/s
Roll
140°/s

Quantum & fuel

Quantum drive
Expedition (S1 C Civilian)
Max speed
189,309 km/s
Spool time
4.6 s
Cooldown
11.4 s
Fuel use
0.0098 SCU/Gm
Range (full tank)
92 Gm
Quantum fuel
0.9 SCU
Hydrogen fuel
7.8 SCU

Combat

8 guns · 8 ordnance
Hull
9,200 HP
Structure (all parts)
40,220 HP
Shields
14,960 HP
Shield regen
2,992 HP/s
Shield generators
2
Countermeasures
48 decoy · 5 noise
  • 2× M6A Cannon S4 Laser CannonGimbal S4
  • 2× CF-337 Panther Repeater S3 Laser RepeaterGimbal S3
  • 2× M5A Cannon S3 Laser CannonGimbal S3
  • 2× M5A Cannon S3 Laser CannonRemote turret
  • 8× Ignite II MissileS2 missile

Cargo & crew

Crew
1
Cargo grid
None
Personal stowage
0.65 SCU
Length
26 m
Width
25 m
Height
8 m
Mass
153.8 t
Claim time
16 min
Expedited claim
5.3 min · 8,020 aUEC

Default loadout

TypeComponentSizeGradeClassManufacturer
Power PlantMaelstromS2CMilitaryAegis Dynamics
CoolerPolarS1BMilitaryAegis Dynamics
CoolerPolarS1BMilitaryAegis Dynamics
ShieldSheutS2BStealthAscension Astro
ShieldSheutS2BStealthAscension Astro
Quantum DriveExpeditionS1CCivilianTarsus
Jump DriveExplorerS1ACivilianTarsus
RadarEcouterS1CMilitaryGNP

Where to buy

UEX Corp

Not sold in-game (pledge store or rewards only).

Where to rent

UEX Corp

Not available to rent in-game.

Quantum travel calculator

Erec's model

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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.

Stats from the Star Citizen 4.10.0 game files (build 4.10.193.11644, extracted Sep 22, 2026) with unp4k by Peter Dolkens. Quantum travel times follow Erec’s study.

In-game prices from UEX Corp, refreshed daily (last Oct 11, 2026).