Keelback

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{{ShipInfobox|manufacturer = Lakon Spaceways|dimensions = 49.7L - 40.3W - 14.9H|medium = 2|small = 2|image = Keelback1.png|topspeed = 202|boostspeed = 303|manoeuvrability = 2|shields = 80|armour = 198|hullmass = 180|cargocapacity = 38|fuelcapacity = 16|jumprange = 10.94|landingpad = Medium|utility = 3|size2 = 2|size3 = 2|size5 = 2|maxjumprange = 27.19|maxtopspeed = 231|maxboostspeed = 344|cost = 3126150|type = Combat Freighter|masslock = 8}}{{Quote|This is Lakon Spaceways new combat-trader class vessel, designed for hostile-environment deliveries and light support duties. It's based on the Type 6 frame but with extra weapon hardpoints. It has a reduced cargo capacity to support a higher class of powerplant, and can even accomodate a fighter bay. Its durability is improved by better defence capabilities for armour and shields. Its similiar shioluette to the Type 6 makes it a suitable vessel for commerce raiding or convoy support.|In-game description}}The '''Keelback''' is a freighter ship with enhanced combat capabilities based on a Type-6 Transporter chassis. It's confirmed to debut in the 1.5 "Ships" update in December 2015. It was first mentioned in a list from the ''Answers from the Devs'' where it said it is an upcoming ship.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=191898&page=3&p=2952777#post2952777 Answers from the Devs 15/10/15]</ref>

As this had never been heard of, people speculated that it was an alternative name to the [[Panther Clipper]]. However, on a stream David Braben revealed that it is a ship similar to the Lakon [[Type-6 Transporter]], but with better weapon hardpoints.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdP1DmRYco8&t=32m22s Elite Dangerous - On the Horizon Episode 4 - Q&A with David Braben 6PM GMT - 04/11/2015 ]</ref> It also has a better power plant at the cost of less internal compartments.

The ship has firepower similiar to most of small combat ships, boasting two small and two medium hardpoints. Two medium are located on top of the ship, very close to the cockpit, two small ones are on the bottom a bit further back. One of three utility mounts is located on the nose of the ship directly above the frontal landing gear piece, and two more on top and at the back.

According to the in-game descriprion, this ship is capable of mounting a fighter bay, similiar to the [[Anaconda]].
==Purchase Locations==
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"
! System !! Station
!Discount!! Date Seen
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|Chamunda
|Gidzenko Ring
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|15/12/2015
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|Tacahuti
|Jones Terminal
|
|15/12/2015
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|Karid
|Araki Port
|
|15/12/2015
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|Liburodo
|Landsteiner Mines
|
|16/12/2015
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|Cubeo
|Medupe City
|
|16/12/2015
|-
|Itza
|Ore Terminal
|15%
|16/12/2015
|-
|Harma
| Gabriel Enterprise
|
|16/12/2015
|-
|Kakas
|Kube-McDowell Enterprise
|
|17/12/2015
|-
|Phra Mool
|Darlton Orbital
|
|17/12/2015
|-
|Eravate
|Cleve Hub
|
|17/12/2015
|-
|Korovii System
|Moore Gateway
|
|17/12/2015
|-
|LP 128-9
|Fisher Port
|
|18/2/2014
|-
|HIP 16607
|Thome Gateway
|
|19/12/2015
|-
|Minarii
|Ferguson Horizons
|
|19/12/2015
|-
|LP 336-4
|Bolotov City
|
|21/12/2015
|-
|Byel Taca
|Melroy Horizons
|
|22/12/2015
|-
|Wababa
|Roelofs Station
|
|23/12/2015
|-
|61 Virginis
|Furukawa Port
|
|24/12/2015
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|Jen Elabog
|Sarich Port
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|24/12/2015
|-
|Iota Persei
|Walker City
|
|25/12/2015
|-
|Kremainn
|Wohler Terminal
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|26/12/2015
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|Cemiess
|Shoemaker City
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|30/12/2015
|-
|CPD-28 332
|Hopkins Station
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|30/12/2015
|-
|}

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
keelback5.png|Frontal view
keelback2.png|Rear of the ship
keelback3.png|Top of the ship
keelback4.png|Bottom of the ship, note the enourmous fighter bay
keelback8.png|Thrusters have certainly been revamped compared to the T6...
keelback9.png|...unlike the cockpit
</gallery>

== References ==
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