The Skyguard fires 40mm flak rounds that are highly effective against enemy aircraft.
Attachments
Available attachments
Optics
Zoom Optics (1.5x)
Unlocks the 1.5x Zoom attachment.
1
1
Zoom Optics (2x)
Unlocks the 2x Zoom attachment.
50
39
Zoom Optics (2.5x)
Unlocks the 2.5x Zoom attachment.
150
89
Zoom Optics (3x)
Unlocks the 3x Zoom attachment.
500
199
Night Vision Optics
Illuminates low light levels up to 1000 meters in a green monochrome display.
50
39
Threat Detection Optics
Highlights vehicular threats in low light conditions up to 180 meters.
200
89
Utility
Reload Speed
Reload Speed 1
Decreases the time taken to reload weapon by 0.1 seconds.
150
Reload Speed 2
Decreases the time taken to reload weapon by 0.2 seconds.
200
Reload Speed 3
Decreases the time taken to reload weapon by 0.3 seconds.
400
Reload Speed 4
Decreases the time taken to reload weapon by 0.4 seconds.
500
Reload Speed 5
Decreases the time taken to reload weapon by 0.5 seconds.
1000
Ammo
Maximum Ammo Capacity
Maximum Ammo Capacity 1
Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 70 rounds.
1
Maximum Ammo Capacity 2
Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 140 rounds.
10
Maximum Ammo Capacity 3
Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 210 rounds.
30
Maximum Ammo Capacity 4
Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 280 rounds.
50
Maximum Ammo Capacity 5
Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 350 rounds.
100
Maximum Ammo Capacity 6
Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 420 rounds.
150
Maximum Ammo Capacity 7
Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 490 rounds.
200
Maximum Ammo Capacity 8
Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 560 rounds.
400
Maximum Ammo Capacity 9
Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 630 rounds.
500
Maximum Ammo Capacity 10
Increases the maximum ammo capacity of the weapon by 700 rounds.
1000
Overview
The Skyguard is a Lightning with a Skyguard turret. This loadout is simply referred to as a "Skyguard" by players. The Skyguard is very effective against ESFs, Liberators and Galaxies. With its high rate of fire, long range, and relatively small cone of fire, it can inflict damage to aircraft quite quickly. The Skyguard shoots flak that explodes on impact or proximity to an aircraft, increasing the chance of delivering damage.
While the Skyguard has a significant advantage against aircraft, it cannot protect itself against enemy tanks or infantry with anti-armor weaponry. The Skyguard turret is capable of damaging all targets, but flak shells will only explode near aircraft. This significantly reduces its firepower against any other threat, requiring Skyguard operators to choose their firing positions wisely or to travel with allies capable of defending the vehicle.
Turret and ammunition
With 75 rounds in the standard magazine, the Skyguard can take out any ESFs using one magazine, if most of the flaks hits. Liberators need 2 magazines and Galaxies need closer to 4 magazines. The turret has an elevation angle arc from 0 to 90 degrees relative to the hull of the Skyguard, allowing the entirety of the sky to be covered, but leading to severe blindspots on the ground.
