FC-8

FC-8
Role	Utility
Unlock requirements	0/Unplayable
Variant(s)	C-8
Introduction	Missing Date
Manufacturer	No Manufacturing Data
Users	Pacific Federation Federation Military Forces Federation Air Force Mercenaries Sicario
Deployed	Operation Red Current Cascadian Conflict Battle of Fresnon Range Operation Carpet Dawn Operation Water Stable Operation Red Coast Raid on Federation resource facilities Operation Flash Hazard Operation Sea Farer Operation Broken Chain Raid on Wensleydale Range Operation Blackout Operation Guillotine Operation Null Star Operation Free Agent CIF Offensive Campaign Operation Anticipation Engagement Rowsdower Operation Blue Shelter Operation Recall Operation Welder Operation Manifest Destiny
Based on	Boeing 737 AEW&C
Base AI HP	100
AOA Limiter	✘
Two (or more)-seater	✘
Statistics (Player/AI)
Max Speed	(300/450/1800)
Acceleration	100
Roll Rate	20
Turn Rate	5
Yaw Rate	5

The FC-8 is an AWACS plane used by various militaries around the world. A militarized version of the C-8 civilian airliner, it features improved durability, engines, and roll capability.

Its most notable operator is Dominic Zaitsev, Sicario's second-in-command and a rare mercenary AWACS even in smaller militaries and who lacks standard operator training.

Gameplay

Like all utility aircraft, they are slow and poorly maneuverable. They are completely unarmed, but are the most durably utility planes gameplay-wise, taking multiple standard and special missile hits before going down. It is recommended to combine missiles with strafing runs.

One must also remember that like other utilities, the C/T-17's wreckage retains its hitbox, meaning it can take the player with it via crashing even after its destruction. Furthermore, the Pacific Federation FC-8's white paint blends almost completely with the clouds, increasing the likelihood of crashing by accident. A slow approach is recommended.

Notable Units

• AWACS Galaxy - Seen only in Frontiers and Wayback. Mostly heard only except in Kings. Your main radio callout in Conquest mode.
• AWACS Sate and AWACS Fowl - Seen in Sirens of Defeat as friendly AWACS leaving the combat zone to the northwest.
• AWACS Bugeye - Seen in Eminent Domain as a two-plane unit.
• AWACS Moseley and AWACS Scimitar - Seen in Clear Skies as enemy targets.
• LLAS Darwin - Seen in Stepping Stone as an enemy target.
• Anubis - Conquest mode only. Kickstarter boss squadron member (Anubis). Will use the CIWS attachment.

History

Sicario's second-in-command, Dominic Zaitsev, operates as a radio officer on his FC-8 under the callsign AWACS Galaxy. His FC-8 is painted dark brown and has "SICARIO MERCENARY CORPS" on it.

Both the Federation and the CIF employed plenty of FC-8 AWACS throughout the Cascadian Conflict. Notably during Operation Guillotine, all CIF AWACS in the Bering Strait were either shot down or forced to retreat due to battle damage or harassment from Federation fighters, forcing Dominic to take command of all fighters at the time.

Trivia

• Strangely, there is a playable version of the FC-8 that cannot be unlocked through normal means. Its statistics and armaments are shared with the MG-21.

The FC-8

• A parked Federation FC-8 appears on the main menu.