F7A Hornet MK II Guide, Specs & Features

A military Hornet built to control the airspace

The F7A Hornet Mk II updates Anvil's carrier fighter for modern fleet operations. Two Size 4 wing guns provide the main punch, while twin Size 3 guns in both the nose and top turrets bring the total battery to six. Missile racks add guided firepower without taking control away from the pilot.

The full military loadout on the Mk II frame

Compared with the civilian F7C Mk II, the F7A carries the complete military gun package as standard. It remains a compact, responsive single-seat fighter rather than becoming a slower heavy fighter.

Development note: The F7A Hornet MK II is flight ready and entered the live game in Alpha 3.23.0. Because Star Citizen remains in active development, specifications, features, and imagery may change over time.

Six guns, missiles, and one pilot

The pilot controls two Size 4 wing guns, four Size 3 turret guns, and the missile racks from one cockpit. The replaceable central module preserves the Hornet family's ability to trade the standard ball turret for compatible equipment when the mission requires it.

UEE space-superiority fighter

The F7A Hornet Mk II is the UEE Navy's baseline carrier fighter, used for combat air patrol, interception, escort, ground attack, and strike operations.

Two Size 4 wing guns

A Size 4 gun beneath each wing gives the pilot the F7A's hardest direct-fire option.

Twin Size 3 nose guns

The nose turret carries two Size 3 guns close to the centreline for concentrated forward fire.

Twin Size 3 top-turret guns

The standard C5-173f ball turret adds another two Size 3 guns above the hull.

Two SCU of storage

A small 2-SCU cargo capacity gives the fighter room for equipment and supplies without changing its combat focus.

Modern Hornet airframe

The Mk II carries the Hornet's military role into a newer, cleaner airframe designed for present-day UEE service.

The F7A Hornet Mk II's military loadout

Two Size 4 wing guns deliver the heaviest direct fire. Twin Size 3 guns in the nose turret and another pair in the top ball turret fill out the battery, while two Size 4 missile racks provide guided weapons for targets that should not be approached with guns alone.

Six guns backed by Size 4 missile racks

Control the airspace around the fleet

The F7A Mk II launches for combat air patrol, interception, escort, or strike work. Its pilot identifies the most important threat, uses missiles or guns at the appropriate range, and remains close enough to protect the formation rather than chasing an unimportant target.

1. Watch the route around the formation

   The F7A patrols the approaches to a carrier group or convoy and checks targets before they can threaten slower ships.

2. Engage the most dangerous target first

   Speed and responsive handling let the pilot move toward the aircraft or strike ship posing the clearest danger to the formation.

3. Choose missiles or the six-gun battery

   The missile racks force a target to react at range, while the two Size 4 and four Size 3 guns provide concentrated direct fire once the F7A closes in.

4. Return ready for another patrol

   Ammunition, missiles, fuel, damage, and the condition of the replaceable central module are checked before the fighter launches again.

One pilot controls the complete F7A loadout

The F7A Mk II keeps flight, targeting, six guns, missiles, shields, and damage awareness under one pilot. Clear priorities matter because there is no second crew member to divide the workload.

Keep the fighter focused on the fleet's main threat

The F7A gives one pilot several weapon options, but each patrol still needs a clear target priority and a clear reason to leave the formation.