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Gu-97

2019-12-01T23:52:36Z

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{{Distinguish|The Hunter}}
{{ShipInfobox
| image = GU-97 Fighter.png
| manufacturer = Gutamaya
| yearsproduced = 3302-Present
| type = Ship-Launched Fighter
| cost =
| factionreq = Empire
| factionrank = None
| landingpad = [[Fighter Hangar]]
| dimensions = 6.5m x 14.9m x 2.2m
| hullmass = 
| armour = 15
| shields = 15
| manoeuvrability = Pitch Rate: 78° Yaw Rate: 36° Roll Rate: 144°
| topspeed = 312
| boostspeed = 540
| jumprange = 
| cargocapacity = 
| fuelcapacity = 
| utility = 1
| small = 2
}}
{{quote|In September, Gutamaya Shipyards released a new version of the enduringly popular Eagle. This month, the company has announced the launch of a new fighter designed specifically for the CQC Championship – the Imperial Fighter. Gutamaya has said that the small, manoeuvrable vessel will be ideally suited to close-quarters dogfights, and more than capable of going toe-to-toe with other CQC fighters.|Galnet News, 06 DEC 3301<ref>https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/56617a8b9657bafb2210d8c3</ref>}}
The '''Gu-97''', also known as the '''Imperial Fighter''', is a [[Ship-Launched Fighters|Ship-Launched Fighter]] manufactured by [[Gutamaya]] for the [[Empire]]. It is noted for its high maneuverability and firepower, but this impressive dogfighting capability comes at the cost of shield and armour strength. It is typically launched as a support craft for an Imperial cruiser, and is useless on its own if outflanked or outnumbered. It is most commonly seen in conflict zones which include an Imperial faction, or patrolling space stations within Imperial territory. The Gu-97 can be purchased in [[Empire]] systems only, but can be restocked in any system. It is also one of the four vessels permitted in the [[CQC Championship]].

==Overview==
Compared to its alternative options, the [[F63 Condor]] and [[Taipan]], the Gu-97 sacrifices any decent protection for much more mobility. This translates into a ship that is good for experienced pilots to utilise and take full advantage of. However, the AI will struggle in the fighter as they wont be able to use full use of the mobility and will often take hits, dying very quickly. The ship is therefore ill advised for leaving in the hands of an AI crewmember.

The Gu-97 is currently accessible in [[Close Quarters Combat]] and with the release of [[Elite Dangerous: Horizons]] 2.2 "The Guardians" update, it is a [[Ship-Launched Fighters|Ship-Launched Fighter]] that can be deployed from a [[Fighter Hangar]] module.

Due to the Gu-97's short length, light weight and high speed, it is prone to spinning out of control when it collides with another object at an angle. When this happens the pilot may lose control of the fighter for a long time.

== Description ==
The blueprint describes the Gu-97: ''"The Empire's standard small class single man fighter is as famous for its agility as it is for its short range. If you see one of these then you know that something bigger is lurking nearby."''<ref>http://elite-dangerous.wikia.com/wiki/File:450px-Empire_fighter.png</ref>

== Lore ==
According the ship's designer, Pascal Roux, the Gu-97 was created as a tribute to the late [[Emperor]], [[Hengist Duval]]. In an interview with the [[Imperial Herald]], Roux said: "What I admired most about the Emperor was his balance of elegance and strength, and the fighter represents my attempt to reflect those qualities."<ref>https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/06-DEC-3301</ref>

==Variants==
The Gu-97 is available in 5 variants, which differ only in weapons and utility slot. F-variants have fixed weapons and G-variants have gimballed weapons.

{| width="100%" class="article-table sortable" style="text-align: center; font-size: 0.88em;" border="1"
! style="text-align: center;" data-sort-type="text" | Variant
! style="text-align: center;" data-sort-type="text" | Weapons
! style="text-align: center;" data-sort-type="text" | Utility
! style="text-align: center;" data-sort-type="number" | Damage Per Second
! style="text-align: center;" data-sort-type="number" | Speed [Boost] (m/s)
! style="text-align: center;" data-sort-type="number" | Pitch / Roll / Yaw Rate (deg/s)
! style="text-align: center;" data-sort-type="number" | Cost (CR)
|-
| Aegis F
| 2x fixed pulse laser
| [[Point Defence Turret]]
| 44
|312 [540]
|78 / 144 / 36
|15,270
|-
| Rogue F
| 2x fixed plasma repeater
| [[Chaff Launcher]]
| 36
|312 [540]
|78 / 144 / 36
|15,270
|-
|Gelid G
|2x gimballed beam laser
|[[Heatsink Launcher]]
| 25
|312 [540]
|78 / 144 / 36
|15,270
|-
|Rogue G
|2x gimballed pulse laser
|[[Chaff Launcher]]
|12
|312 [540]
|78 / 144 / 36
|15,270
|-
|Gelid F
|2x fixed beam laser
|[[Heatsink Launcher]]
|45
|312 [540]
|78 / 144 / 36
|15,270
|}
<nowiki>*</nowiki> This is the cost to initially outfit a [[Fighter Hangar]] bay for that fighter type/variant, or to change it to a different fighter type/variant. The cost to restock destroyed fighters is 1,030 CR each.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/58q7cv/everything_you_need_to_know_about_ship_launched/</ref>

== Purchase Locations ==
{| class="article-table"
!Variant
!
!System
!Station
!Date Seen
!Notes
|-
|Aegis F
|
|Svass
|Reilly's Retreat
|01/03/2018
|
|-
|Rogue F
|
|Svass
|Reilly's Retreat
|01/03/2018
|
|-
|Gelid G
|
|Svass
|Reilly's Retreat
|01/03/2018
|
|-
|Rogue G
|
|Svass
|Reilly's Retreat
|01/03/2018
|
|-
|Gelid F
|
|Svass
|Reilly's Retreat
|01/03/2018
|
|-
|Rogue F
|
|Nehet
|Xuesen Orbital
|8/21/2017
|
|-
|All
|
|Irusan
|Bella Port
|8/26/2018
|
|}

==Notes==
*The Gu-97 is not only the most maneuverable of the three Ship-Launched Fighters, it is the most maneuverable ship in the game.

== Videos ==
<gallery>
File:Introducing_Fighters_-_Elite_Dangerous_Short_cinematic
</gallery>

==Gallery==
<gallery>
450px-Empire fighter.png|Blueprint for the Gu-97
Imperial Fighter Schematic.jpg|Alternate blueprint
Empire Fighter 03.jpg|Concept art for the Gu-97
File:2swlOLx.png
blueprint-gu97.png|Gutamaya Gu-97 Imperial Fighter Blueprint
Imperial Fighter landed.jpg|The old appearance of the Gu-97, before the CQC update
Imperial_Fighter_Ship Launched_Fighter.jpg|Gu-97 and Anaconda
Imperial-Fighter.png|Gu-97
Imperial-Fighter-Landed.png|Gu-97 landed
Imperial-Fighter-Planetary-Ring.png|Gu-97 in a planetary ring
Imperial-Fighter-Gu-97.png|Gu-97
GU-97 Fighter.png|Gu-97
Imperial-Fighter-Docking.png|Gu-97 docking
</gallery>

== References ==
<references />

{{ShipNavbox}}

[[ru:Imperial Fighter]]
[[Category:Gutamaya]]
[[Category:Ship-Launched Fighters]]

F63 Condor

2019-12-01T23:51:19Z

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{{ShipInfobox
| image = F63_Condor_close-up.png
| manufacturer = Core Dynamics
| yearsproduced = 3302-Present
| type = Ship-Launched Fighter
| cost =
| factionreq = Federation
| factionrank = None
| landingpad = [[Fighter Hangar]]
| dimensions = 13.5m x 10.5m x 2.5m
| hullmass = 
| armour = 25
| shields = 25
| manoeuvrability = Pitch Rate: 53-54° Yaw Rate: 23-24° Roll Rate: 115-119°
| topspeed = 316-327
| boostspeed = 536-554
| jumprange = 
| cargocapacity = 
| fuelcapacity = 
| utility = 1
| small = 2
}}
{{Quote|Fast and agile with decent protection making it a good all-rounder.|In-Game Description}}
The '''F63 Condor''' is a [[Ship-Launched Fighters|Ship-Launched Fighter]] manufactured by [[Core Dynamics]] for the [[Federation]]. The mainstay superiority fighter of the [[Federal Navy]], the F63 Condor balances speed, durability, and firepower. It is deployed both by Federation [[Capital Ships]] and smaller vessels capable of supporting a [[Fighter Hangar]], and is intended to swarm enemy targets in large numbers. For pilots looking for a fighter that is balanced between the [[Taipan]] and the [[Gu-97]], the F63 Condor is a solid choice. It is also one of the four vessels permitted in the [[CQC Championship]].

==Overview==
Its small size and maneuverability is what makes it hard to hit, and it can be assumed to be very cheap to mass produce due to its size. The F63 Condor supports two small [[hardpoint|hardpoints]] and at least one utility mount.

Also, due to its size, the F63 Condor does not possess a Frameshift drive, and thus cannot go into Supercruise, nor jump. It is inherently reliant on either a station, outpost or carrier to be deployed from.

Compared to its two alternative options, the Imperial Fighter and Taipan the Condor sits as the middleman; boasting good mobility and decent defenses. This makes the Condor a good option for most scenarios and the AI has no trouble using the ship to its fullest. A player may find the weak defenses and overall lower mobility less appealing however. Interestingly, it is the only Tiny Fighter capable of using Multicannons, meaning it is much more effective at hull damage than the other options.

The F63 Condor is flyable in [[Close Quarters Combat]], and is a part of the starter (Rank 1) loadout. It comes with two pulse lasers and a [[Chaff Launcher]] as default.

With the release of [[Elite Dangerous: Horizons]] v2.2 "The Guardians" update, the Condor is a [[Ship-Launched Fighters|Ship-Launched Fighter]] that can be deployed from a [[Fighter Hangar]] module.

The F63 Condor can be purchased in [[Federation]] systems only, but can be restocked in any system.

== Description ==
The blueprint describes the F63 Condor: ''"A mainstay superiority fighter. The F63 Condor has an excellent track record of prosecuting Federal interests. The short range craft deployed by capital class vessels, provides effective point-defence and strike capability. Typically deployed in numbers to offset their lack of defensive capability."''<ref>http://elite-dangerous.wikia.com/wiki/File:Image_Blueprint_F63-Condor.png</ref>{{Clr}}

==Variants==
The F63 Condor is available in 5 variants, which differ only in weapons and utility module, and slightly in the top and boost speed. It is the only fighter available with kinetic weapons. F-variants have fixed weapons and G-variants have gimballed weapons.

{| class="article-table sortable" style="text-align: center; font-size: 0.88em;" width="100%" border="1"
! style="text-align: center;" data-sort-type="text" | Variant
! style="text-align: center;" data-sort-type="text" | Weapons
! style="text-align: center;" data-sort-type="text" | Utility
! style="text-align: center;" data-sort-type="number" | Damage Per Second
! style="text-align: center;" data-sort-type="number" | Speed [Boost] (m/s)
! style="text-align: center;" data-sort-type="number" | Pitch / Roll / Yaw Rate (deg/s)
! style="text-align: center;" data-sort-type="number" | Cost (CR) *
|-
| Aegis F
| 2x fixed plasma repeater
| [[Point Defence Turret]]
| 38
|327 [554]
|54 / 119 / 24
|15,270
|-
| Rogue F
| 2x fixed multi-cannons
| [[Chaff Launcher]]
| 42
|316 [536]
|53 / 115 / 23
|15,270
|-
|Gelid G
|2x gimballed beam lasers
|[[Heatsink Launcher]]
| 25
|316 [536]
|53 / 115 / 23
|15,270
|-
|Rogue G
|2x gimballed pulse lasers
|[[Chaff Launcher]]
|12
|316 [536]
|53 / 115 / 23
|15,270
|-
|Gelid F
|2x fixed pulse lasers
|[[Heatsink Launcher]]
|42
|316 [536]
|53 / 115 / 23
|15,270
|}
<nowiki>*</nowiki> This is the cost to initially outfit a [[Fighter Hangar]] bay for that fighter type/variant, or to change it to a different fighter type/variant. The cost to restock destroyed fighters is 1,030 CR each.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/58q7cv/everything_you_need_to_know_about_ship_launched/</ref>

== Purchase Locations ==
{| class="article-table"
!Variant
!System
!Station
!Date Seen
!Notes
|-
|Aegis F
|Carnoeck
|Bacon City
|01/03/2018
|
|-
|Rogue F
|Carnoeck
|Bacon City
|01/03/2018
|
|-
|Gelid G
|Carnoeck
|Bacon City
|01/03/2018
|
|-
|Rogue G
|Carnoeck
|Bacon City
|01/03/2018
|
|-
|Gelid F
|Carnoeck
|Bacon City
|01/03/2018
|
|-
|
|
|
|
|
|}

== Videos ==
<gallery>
File:Introducing_Fighters_-_Elite_Dangerous_Short_cinematic
File:I_Feel_Good_(Ctrl%2BAlt%2BSpace_Competition)
File:CTRL%2BALT%2BSPACE_Elite_Dangerous_Film_competition_2017_Viaggio_in_Elite_Dangerous
</gallery>

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Image Blueprint F63-Condor.png|Blueprint layout of the F63 Condor
File:blueprint-f63.png|Core Dynamics F63 Condor Federal Fighter Blueprint
File:Image_Blockout_F63-Condor.jpg|F63 Concept art
File:Image_Ship_F63-Condor_2.jpg
File:F63 condor size comparision.jpg|Size Comparison with Anaconda
File:Blue Condor.jpg|Blue CQC Condor
File:condorconda.jpg|Concept-art of F63 being launched from Anaconda
File:PwoGhPs.jpg |F63 Condor wreckage found at a signal source
File:20160816213521_1.jpg |Crashed F63 Condor found with 2T of personal weapons and 2T of narcotics
File:Condor-Space.jpg|Condor in space
F63-Condor-Cockpit.png|F63 Condor Cockpit
F63 Condor.png|F63 Condor docked
F63-Condor-Medium-Landing-Pad.png|F63 Condor on a Medium Landing Pad
File:Krait Mk II SLF.png|F63 Condor launching from a Krait MkII
F63-Condor-shipwreck-planet-2.png|F63 Condor shipwreck on a planet
Crashed-F63-Condor-Shipwreck.png|F63 Condor shipwreck and SRV
</gallery>

== References ==
<references />

{{ShipNavbox}}

[[ru:F63 Condor]]
[[Category:Core Dynamics]]
[[Category:Ship-Launched Fighters]]

Taipan

2019-12-01T23:47:29Z

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{{ShipInfobox
| image = Small fighter 01.png
| manufacturer = Faulcon DeLacy
| yearsproduced = 3302-Present
| type = Ship-Launched Fighter
| cost =
| factionreq =
| factionrank =
| landingpad = [[Fighter Hangar]]
| dimensions = 13.9m x 16.9m x 2.6m
| hullmass = 
| armour = 45
| shields = 30
| manoeuvrability = Pitch Rate: 40-42° Yaw Rate: 18-19° Roll Rate: 88-93°
| topspeed = 263-279
| boostspeed = 544-577
| jumprange = 
| cargocapacity = 
| fuelcapacity = 
| utility = 1
| small = 2
}}
{{Quote|The Taipan short-range fighter is Faulcon deLacy's response to the success of Core Dynamics' F-63 Condor and the Imperial Fighter designed by Gutamaya Shipyards for the Imperial Navy. The export restrictions on those models has left a wide gap in the market that Faulcon deLacy intends to exploit with the Taipan. Although most independent navies lack the large, capital-class carriers of the two larger superpowers, a range of smaller ships can be fitted with hangars to deploy small numbers of the craft. The Taipan can also act as a short-range critical-response fighter for starports and surface installations.|In-game description}}
The '''Taipan''' is a [[Ship-Launched Fighters|Ship-Launched Fighter]] manufactured by [[Faulcon DeLacy]].<ref>[https://i.imgur.com/jWgaxuG.png Screenshot of Taipan flavor text]</ref> Designed as a general-purpose fighter for independent navies, the Taipan has also been widely adopted by the [[Alliance Defence Force]]. It has a relatively lower top speed and maneuverability rating than the [[F63 Condor]] and the [[Gu-97]], but boasts better durability, allowing it to withstand prolonged battles and survive hits that would instantly shred other fighter models. It can only be deployed from a [[Fighter Hangar]] equipped on a larger ship.

==Overview==
Of the three fighters, the Taipan is not as fast as the [[F63 Condor]] nor as maneuverable as the [[Imperial Fighter]], but it does have the most armour strength and shields out of any other fighter model.

The Taipan Fighter can be purchased in [[Alliance]] and [[Independent]] systems only, but can be restocked in any system.

The rear wings of the Taipan will move based on the amount of the fighter's heat level. As the fighter's heat level increases, the rear wings will form from a V-shape into a parallel shape. This allows the fighter to more effectively release heat into outer space, slightly sacrificing the fighter's maneuverability until cooled down.

==Variants==
The Taipan is available in 6 variants, which differ only in weapons and utility modules, and slightly in the top and boost speed. F-variants have fixed weapons and G-variants have gimballed weapons.

{| class="article-table sortable" style="text-align: center; font-size: 0.88em;" width="100%" border="1"
! style="text-align: center;" data-sort-type="text" | Variant
! style="text-align: center;" data-sort-type="text" | Weapons
! style="text-align: center;" data-sort-type="text" | Utility
! style="text-align: center;" data-sort-type="number" | Damage Per Second
! style="text-align: center;" data-sort-type="number" | Speed [Boost] (m/s)
! style="text-align: center;" data-sort-type="number" | Pitch / Roll / Yaw Rate (deg/s)
! style="text-align: center;" data-sort-type="number" | Cost (CR) *
|-
| Aegis F
| 2x fixed pulse lasers
| [[Point Defence Turret]]
| 44
|273 [564]
|41 / 91 / 18
|15,270
|-
| AX1 F
| 2x [[AX Multi-cannon]]
| None
| 55
| 279 [577]
| 42 / 93 / 19
| 15,270
|-
| Rogue F
| 2x fixed plasma repeaters
| [[Chaff Launcher]]
| 36
|263 [544]
|40 / 88 / 18
|15,270
|-
|Gelid G
|2x gimballed beam lasers
|[[Heatsink Launcher]]
| 25
|263 [544]
|40 / 88 / 18
|15,270
|-
|Rogue G
|2x gimballed pulse lasers
|[[Chaff Launcher]]
|12
|263 [544]
|40 / 88 / 18
|15,270
|-
|Gelid F
|2x fixed beam laser
|[[Heatsink Launcher]]
|45
|263 [544]
|40 / 88 / 18
|15,270
|}
<nowiki>*</nowiki> This is the cost to initially outfit a [[Fighter Hangar]] bay for that fighter type/variant, or to change it to a different fighter type/variant. The cost to restock destroyed fighters is 1,030 CR each.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/58q7cv/everything_you_need_to_know_about_ship_launched/</ref>

== Purchase Locations ==
{| class="article-table"
!Variant
!System
!Station
!Date Seen
!Notes
|-
|All Types
|Shinrarta Dezhra
|Jameson Memorial
|Feb. 6, 2018
|10% discount
|-
|All Types
|Brestla
|i Sola Prospect
|Feb. 6, 2018
|20% surcharge
|-
|All Types
|Nganji
|Christian Dock
|Mar. 9, 2017
|
|-
|All Types
|Donar's Oak
|Pleiades Sector IR-W D1-55
|Dec. 15, 2017
|
|-
|All Types
|Diaguandri
|Ray Gateway
|Dec. 8, 2017
|
|-
|All Types
|Didio
|Comer Hub
|Feb. 20, 2018
|
|}

==Notes==
*The Taipan was introduced in the ''[[Elite Dangerous: Horizons]]'' update "The Commanders" (2.2).<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JA_FcXnyV5Q Elite Dangerous patch 2.2 - aliens, space stations & more | Gamescom 2016], 2016-08-17</ref>

==Trivia==
*Concept art of the Taipan referred to it as the "Independent Fighter".
*The Taipan's design similarities to [[Lakon Spaceways]] ships caused many players to assume that it was a Lakon product, but descriptions in the game and on cosmetic items in the Frontier Store for the fighter confirm that it is from Faulcon DeLacy.

== Videos ==
<gallery>
File:Introducing_Fighters_-_Elite_Dangerous_Short_cinematic
File:Elite_Dangerous_-_Fighter_no-hud_-_4k
File:CTRL%2BALT%2BSPACE_Elite_Dangerous_Film_competition_2017_Viaggio_in_Elite_Dangerous
File:Elite_Dangerous_Flying_a_Taipan_at_RES
</gallery>

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
Small_fighter_concept_art_01.png|Concept art featuring a human size reference
File:17260x1190.jpg |From v2.2 Beta
File:17261x1131.jpg |From v2.2 Beta
Taipan_ingame_FaulconDeLacy_description.png|In-game Falcon DeLacy description
blueprint-taipan.png|Taipan Independent Fighter Blueprint
File:20170522220855_1.jpg |Underside of a Taipan
File:20170522220926_1.jpg |Underside of a Taipan
File:20170522220910_1.jpg
File:20170522220933_1.jpg |Low front view
File:20170522220954_1.jpg |High front view
File:20170522221002_1.jpg |Side view
File:20170522221103_1.jpg |High rear view
File:20170522221117_1.jpg |Pulse lasers firing
Taipan-Fighter-Cockpit.png|Taipan Fighter cockpit
Taipan-Fighter-Neptune.png|Taipan Fighter and Neptune
Taipan-SLF-and-Planet.png|Taipan and a planet
SLF-Taipan-and-Planetary-Ring.png|Taipan and a planetary ring
Taipan SLF and Ship Hangar.png|Taipan SLF and ship hangar
</gallery>

== References ==
<references />
{{ShipNavbox}}

[[ru:Taipan Fighter]]
[[Category:Faulcon DeLacy]]
[[Category:Ship-Launched Fighters]]

Taipan

2019-12-01T23:46:56Z

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{{ShipInfobox
| image = Small fighter 01.png
| manufacturer = Faulcon DeLacy
| yearsproduced = 3302-Present
| type = Ship-Launched Fighter
| cost =
| factionreq =
| factionrank =
| landingpad = [[Fighter Hangar]]
| dimensions = 13.9m x 16.9m x 2.6m
| hullmass = 
| armour = 45
| shields = 30
| manoeuvrability = Pitch Rate: 40-42° Yaw Rate: 18-19° Roll Rate: 88-93°
| topspeed = 263-279
| boostspeed = 544-577
| jumprange = 
| cargocapacity = 
| fuelcapacity = 
| utility = 1
| small = 2
}}
{{Quote|The Taipan short-range fighter is Faulcon deLacy's response to the success of Core Dynamics' F-63 Condor and the Imperial Fighter designed by Gutamaya Shipyards for the Imperial Navy. The export restrictions on those models has left a wide gap in the market that Faulcon deLacy intends to exploit with the Taipan. Although most independent navies lack the large, capital-class carriers of the two larger superpowers, a range of smaller ships can be fitted with hangars to deploy small numbers of the craft. The Taipan can also act as a short-range critical-response fighter for starports and surface installations.|In-game description}}
The '''Taipan''' is a [[Ship-Launched Fighters|Ship-Launched Fighter]] manufactured by [[Faulcon DeLacy]].<ref>[https://i.imgur.com/jWgaxuG.png Screenshot of Taipan flavor text]</ref> Designed as a general-purpose fighter for independent navies, the Taipan has also been widely adopted by the [[Alliance Defence Force]]. It has a relatively lower top speed and maneuverability rating than the [[F63 Condor]] and the [[Gu-97]], but boasts better durability, allowing it to withstand prolonged battles and survive hits that would instantly shred other fighter models. It can only be deployed from a [[Fighter Hangar]] equipped on a larger ship and is also one of the four vessels permitted in the [[CQC Championship]].

==Overview==
Of the three fighters, the Taipan is not as fast as the [[F63 Condor]] nor as maneuverable as the [[Imperial Fighter]], but it does have the most armour strength and shields out of any other fighter model.

The Taipan Fighter can be purchased in [[Alliance]] and [[Independent]] systems only, but can be restocked in any system.

The rear wings of the Taipan will move based on the amount of the fighter's heat level. As the fighter's heat level increases, the rear wings will form from a V-shape into a parallel shape. This allows the fighter to more effectively release heat into outer space, slightly sacrificing the fighter's maneuverability until cooled down.

==Variants==
The Taipan is available in 6 variants, which differ only in weapons and utility modules, and slightly in the top and boost speed. F-variants have fixed weapons and G-variants have gimballed weapons.

{| class="article-table sortable" style="text-align: center; font-size: 0.88em;" width="100%" border="1"
! style="text-align: center;" data-sort-type="text" | Variant
! style="text-align: center;" data-sort-type="text" | Weapons
! style="text-align: center;" data-sort-type="text" | Utility
! style="text-align: center;" data-sort-type="number" | Damage Per Second
! style="text-align: center;" data-sort-type="number" | Speed [Boost] (m/s)
! style="text-align: center;" data-sort-type="number" | Pitch / Roll / Yaw Rate (deg/s)
! style="text-align: center;" data-sort-type="number" | Cost (CR) *
|-
| Aegis F
| 2x fixed pulse lasers
| [[Point Defence Turret]]
| 44
|273 [564]
|41 / 91 / 18
|15,270
|-
| AX1 F
| 2x [[AX Multi-cannon]]
| None
| 55
| 279 [577]
| 42 / 93 / 19
| 15,270
|-
| Rogue F
| 2x fixed plasma repeaters
| [[Chaff Launcher]]
| 36
|263 [544]
|40 / 88 / 18
|15,270
|-
|Gelid G
|2x gimballed beam lasers
|[[Heatsink Launcher]]
| 25
|263 [544]
|40 / 88 / 18
|15,270
|-
|Rogue G
|2x gimballed pulse lasers
|[[Chaff Launcher]]
|12
|263 [544]
|40 / 88 / 18
|15,270
|-
|Gelid F
|2x fixed beam laser
|[[Heatsink Launcher]]
|45
|263 [544]
|40 / 88 / 18
|15,270
|}
<nowiki>*</nowiki> This is the cost to initially outfit a [[Fighter Hangar]] bay for that fighter type/variant, or to change it to a different fighter type/variant. The cost to restock destroyed fighters is 1,030 CR each.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/58q7cv/everything_you_need_to_know_about_ship_launched/</ref>

== Purchase Locations ==
{| class="article-table"
!Variant
!System
!Station
!Date Seen
!Notes
|-
|All Types
|Shinrarta Dezhra
|Jameson Memorial
|Feb. 6, 2018
|10% discount
|-
|All Types
|Brestla
|i Sola Prospect
|Feb. 6, 2018
|20% surcharge
|-
|All Types
|Nganji
|Christian Dock
|Mar. 9, 2017
|
|-
|All Types
|Donar's Oak
|Pleiades Sector IR-W D1-55
|Dec. 15, 2017
|
|-
|All Types
|Diaguandri
|Ray Gateway
|Dec. 8, 2017
|
|-
|All Types
|Didio
|Comer Hub
|Feb. 20, 2018
|
|}

==Notes==
*The Taipan was introduced in the ''[[Elite Dangerous: Horizons]]'' update "The Commanders" (2.2).<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JA_FcXnyV5Q Elite Dangerous patch 2.2 - aliens, space stations & more | Gamescom 2016], 2016-08-17</ref>

==Trivia==
*Concept art of the Taipan referred to it as the "Independent Fighter".
*The Taipan's design similarities to [[Lakon Spaceways]] ships caused many players to assume that it was a Lakon product, but descriptions in the game and on cosmetic items in the Frontier Store for the fighter confirm that it is from Faulcon DeLacy.

== Videos ==
<gallery>
File:Introducing_Fighters_-_Elite_Dangerous_Short_cinematic
File:Elite_Dangerous_-_Fighter_no-hud_-_4k
File:CTRL%2BALT%2BSPACE_Elite_Dangerous_Film_competition_2017_Viaggio_in_Elite_Dangerous
File:Elite_Dangerous_Flying_a_Taipan_at_RES
</gallery>

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
Small_fighter_concept_art_01.png|Concept art featuring a human size reference
File:17260x1190.jpg |From v2.2 Beta
File:17261x1131.jpg |From v2.2 Beta
Taipan_ingame_FaulconDeLacy_description.png|In-game Falcon DeLacy description
blueprint-taipan.png|Taipan Independent Fighter Blueprint
File:20170522220855_1.jpg |Underside of a Taipan
File:20170522220926_1.jpg |Underside of a Taipan
File:20170522220910_1.jpg
File:20170522220933_1.jpg |Low front view
File:20170522220954_1.jpg |High front view
File:20170522221002_1.jpg |Side view
File:20170522221103_1.jpg |High rear view
File:20170522221117_1.jpg |Pulse lasers firing
Taipan-Fighter-Cockpit.png|Taipan Fighter cockpit
Taipan-Fighter-Neptune.png|Taipan Fighter and Neptune
Taipan-SLF-and-Planet.png|Taipan and a planet
SLF-Taipan-and-Planetary-Ring.png|Taipan and a planetary ring
Taipan SLF and Ship Hangar.png|Taipan SLF and ship hangar
</gallery>

== References ==
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