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Type-6 Transporter

2016-08-06T06:49:58Z

65.129.175.102: /* Purchase Locations */

{{ShipInfobox
| image = type64.jpg
| manufacturer = Lakon Spaceways
| cost = 1,045,945
| topspeed = 223
| boostspeed = 355
| manoeuvrability = 3
| shields = 77
| armour = 162
| hullmass = 155
| cargocapacity = 50
| fuelcapacity = 16
| jumprange =12.39
| utility = 3
| small = 2
| medium =
| large =
| huge =
| size1 =
| size2 = 2
| size3 = 1
| size4 = 2
| size5 = 2
| size6 =
| size7 =
| size8 =
| landingpad = Medium
|type = Freighter|dimensions = 48.4L - 27.2W - 15.0H|maxjumprange = 30.73|masslock = 8|maxtopspeed = 255|maxboostspeed = 406}}
{{quote|Lakon Spaceways are famous for building dependable, jump capable transport vessels. The Type 6 is their smallest commercially available model. It has limited combat capability, but is capable of transporting decent size loads for its size class.|In-Game Description}}

The '''Type-6 Transporter''', one of four freighters manufactured by [[Lakon Spaceways]], is mainly used for trading and hauling [[commodities]] throughout the galaxy. This ship has a medium [[Landing Pad|landing pad]] size and, unlike both of Lakon's larger trading vessels, may still dock at [[Outpost]]s. Due to the poor armour and manoeuvrability it is not suited for combat and it is advisable that [[Trader|traders]] avoid entering any combat situation without an escort or upgrading shields / hull.

When fitted for maximum cargo capacity, which can reach 112 tons, many traders find that the Type-6 Transporter becomes quite suited for trading standard commodities in bulk rather than hauling rare commodities long distances. After upgrading the [[Frame Shift Drive]] to increase its jump range, the Type-6 Transporter can be equally good at hauling commodities long distances.

The Type-6 Transporter has also found a niche as an exploration vessel; when stripped of all unnecessary weight and stocked with an upgraded frame shift drive, the Type-6 Transporter can reach jump ranges just short of the [[Asp Explorer]] at a much lower cost, though it is significantly less capable of defending itself should it encounter a hostile vessel, and is still almost three times more expensive than the [[Cobra MkIII|Cobra MKIII]], which can also be used for exploration.

Prior to v1.2, the Type-6 had a tendency to run hot - to 100% or greater - making fuel scooping and consecutive hyperspace jumps more risky unless an A-rated power plant was also used (reducing the average maximum heat to 95%). As of v1.2, this tendency has been corrected and the ship now runs much cooler, making it less likely to suffer heat damage.

The weapon hardpoints are located as follows: Two bottom mounted Class 1 small hardpoints mounted one on each side of the ship, separated by a central ridge.

==Purchase Locations==
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"
! System
! Station
! Date Seen
!Notes
|-
|HIP 6978
|Plucker Dock
|July 27, 2016
|15% discount
|-
|Itza
|Ellison Station
|2016-02-27
|15% discount
|-
|44 B Ophiuchi
|Feustel Gateway
|2015-8-23
|
|-
|AC +26 37030
|Culbertson Port
|2015-12-27
|
|-
|Achelous
|Mendel Hub
|2015-04-12
|
|-
|Achenar
|Baker Terminal
|2015-05-01
|
|-
| Altair
| Solo Orbiter
| 2015-03-22
|
|-
| Atlantis
| Kimura
| 2015-01-03
|
|-
|Inti
|Kovalevsky Dock
|2016-08-05
|15% discount
|-
| AUDHR
| Blackwell Port
|
|
|-
|Tun
|Tun's Wart
|2016-04-04
|
|-
| BALMUNG
| Sikorsky Orbital
|
|
|-
| BD-02 4304
| Newton Dock
| 2015-01-29
|
|-
|Biliri
|Fan City
|2015-08-23
|
|-
| Branglal
| Skripochka Gateway
| Gamma 1.05
|
|-
| Bunda
| Faraday Ring
| 2014-12-31
|
|-
|CD-46 12902
|Searfoss Orbital
|2015-12-18
|
|-
|Cemiess
|Meech Dock
|2015-12-01
|
|-
| Chamunda
| Gidzenko Ring
| 2015-02-18
|
|-
|Chona
|Smoot Terminal
|2015-08-17
|
|-
|Cubeo
|Medupe City
|2015-08-17
|
|-
| CE Bootis
| Moseley Park
|
|
|-
|Dangtei
|Harrington Station
|2015-08-17
|
|-
| Delphin
| Joliot-Curie Dock
| Gamma 1.05
|
|-
|Diaguandri
|Ray Gateway
|2016-05-24
|15% discount
|-
|Ditibi
|Volk Enterprise
|2015-06-11
|
|-
|Epsilon Indi
|Mansfield Orbiter
|2015-08-20
|
|-
| Eravate
| Russel Ring
| 2015-03-30
|
|-
|Eravate
|Cleve Hub
|2015-12-01
|
|-
| EZ Aquarii
| Magnus Gateway
| 2015-01-02
|
|-
|Folna
|Lorentz Dock
|2015-10-20
|
|-
| Fular
| Kotov Orbital
| 2015-01-10
|
|-
|Gabjaujis
|Dugan City
|2015-06-23
|
|-
|Gamma Coronae Austrinae
|Shuttleworth Hub
|2015-12-18
|
|-
| GD 219
| McKee Ring
| 2015-02-17
|
|-
|Gende
|Baliunas Hub
|2015-08-02
|
|-
| Gliese 563.1
| Matteucci Ring
| Jul 23, 2015
|
|-
|Gliese 868
|Houssay Terminal
|2015-06-10
|
|-
|Guttun
|Grover Terminal
|2015-12-18
|
|-
| H Draconis
| [[Brislington]]
|
|
|-
| Hajo
| Darwin Orbital
|
|
|-
| Heike
| Brunel City
|2015-02-09
|
|-
|HIP 2319
|Wenzel Orbital
|2016-04-29
|
|-
|HIP 95256
|Hansen Station
|2015-09-29
|
|-
|Inmutha
|Bujold Orbital
|2015-04-18
|
|-
|Kats
|Truman Hub
|2015-08-20
|
|-
|Keliuona
|Wenzel City
|2015-08-19
|
|-
| Kongoloca
| Resnik Ring
|
|
|-
|Lambda-1 Tucanea
|Riess Hub
|2015-08-17
|
|-
| Leesti
| George Lucas
| 2015-02-07
|
|-
|Lencali
|Reynolds Ring
|2015-12-18
|
|-
| LFT 926
| Meredith City
| 2014-12-31
|
|-
| LFT 1421
| Ehrlich Orbital
| 2015-01-01
|
|-
|LFT 1442
|West Gateway
|2015-12-18
|
|-
|LHS 20
|Ohm City
|2016-05-06
|15% discount
|-
| LHS 142
| Noriega Port
| 2015-01-03
|
|-
|LHS 2887
|Massimino Dock
|2015-06-24
|
|-
| LHS 2936
| [[McMullen Installation]]
|
|
|-
| LHS 3447
| Worlidge Terminal
| 2015-01-18
|
|-
|LHS 3447
|Yaping Entreprise
|2015-06-19
|
|-
| LHS 3505
| Olivas City
| Version 1.03
|
|-
| LHS 3836
| Gell-Mann Station
|
|
|-
| LO Pegasi
| Garcia Station
| 2015-01-09
|
|-
| LP 102-320
| Shepard Hub
|
|
|-
|LP 298-52
|Wait Colburn Port
|2016-05-14
|15% discount
|-
| LP 445-22
| Trevithick Horizons
| Jul 23, 2015
|
|-
| LTT 14271
| Hutchinson's Landing
| Gamma 1.04
|
|-
|LTT 15574
|Haxel Port
|
2015-07-30
|
|-
|Macalites
|Usachov City
|2015-06-11
|
|-
| Maljenni
| Bowsersox Enterprise
| 2014-12-31
|
|-
| Midgard
| Rontgen Port
|
|
|-
|Nanomam
|Hahn Gateway
|2015-08-11
|
|-
| Nguna
| Biggle Hub
| 2015-01-08
|
|-
| Ochoeng
| Cleve Hub
| Version 1.05
|
|-
|Parnut
|Myrink
|2016-05-13
|15% Discount
|-
| Rajukru
| Snyder Terminal
| 2015-03-22
|
|-
| Ross 33
| Crown City
| 2015-01-11
|
|-
|[[Sol]]
|M.Gorbachev
|May 12, 2016
|
|-
|[[Sol]]
|Li Qing Jao
|May 12, 2016
|
|-
| Thiin
| Brandenstein Enterprise
| Gamma 1.05
|
|-
| TURIR
| Brooks Terminal
|
|
|-
|Turnon
|Hurston Hub
|2015-10-4
|
|-
| Una
| Hoard Orbital
| 2015-02-19
|
|-
| Uszaa
| Guest Installation
| 2014-12-31
|
|-
|Witchhaul
|Hornby Terminal
|2016-4-18
|15% discount
|-
| Zelano
| Shavyrin Terminal
| 2015-01-02
|
|-
|Zhao Jin
|Wilson Ring
|2015-08-18
|
|-
|Kolyawa
|Remec Gateway
|2016-03-17
|15% discount
|-
|Freng
|Bear City
|2016-04-03
|
|}

==Outfitting==
{{main|Outfitting}}

All ships are highly customizable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the Type-6 Transporter.

{| class="article-table" style="text-align: center;" border="1"
! style="text-align: center;" | Category
! style="text-align: center;" | Default System
! style="text-align: center;" | Default Rating
! style="text-align: center;" | Default Class
! style="text-align: center;" | Max Class
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[Hardpoint|Small Hardpoint]]
| [[Pulse Laser]] || F || 1 || 1
|-
| [[Pulse Laser]] || F || 1 || 1
|-
| rowspan="3" | Utility Mount
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| [[Bulkheads]]
| [[Lightweight Alloys]] || I || 1 || 8
|-
| Reactor Bay
| [[Power Plant]] || E || 3 || 3
|-
| Thrusters Mounting
| [[Thrusters]] || E || 4 || 4
|-
| Frame Shift Drive Housing
| [[Frame Shift Drive]] || E || 4 || 4
|-
| Environment Control
| [[Life Support]] || E || 2 || 2
|-
| Power Coupling
| [[Power Distributor]] || E || 3 || 3
|-
| Sensor Suite
| [[Sensors]] || E || 2 || 2
|-
| Fuel Store
| [[Fuel Tank]] [x16] || C || 4 || 4
|-
| rowspan="7" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x16] || E || 4 || 5
|-
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x16] || E || 4 || 5
|-
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x8] || E || 3 || 4
|-
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x8] || E || 3 || 4
|-
| [[Shield Generator]] || E || 3 || 3
|-
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x2] || E || 1 || 2
|-
| [[Discovery Scanner|BDS]] || E || 1 || 2
|}
*''(L) = Loaned''
*''[x#] = Capacity''
*''BDS = Basic Discovery Scanner''

==Notes==
* The Class 3 Shield Generator that comes equipped by default is suboptimal for the ship's weight and thus, while it will save on repair costs when bumping into objects, it will not hold up very well against an attack. It is recommended to replace the default Class 3 Shield Generator with a Class 4 as doing so will greatly increase the shield's strength and will only reduce cargo capacity by 8 Tons.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
6.jpg|Cockpit view #1
3.jpg|Cockpit view #2
Elite-Dangerous-Lakon type 6.jpg|Type 6 concept
LakonType6Landing.jpg|Type 6 landing at a station
Type605.jpg
E-D - Type 6 - Frontal view in front of Sun - High Res.jpg|E-D - Type 6 - Frontal view in front of Sun - High Res
File:Type-6_Cockpit_Exterior.jpg |Type-6 Cockpit close-up
File:Type-6_Rear_detail.jpg |Type-6 Rear Engine mount detail
File:Type-6_Side_pipes_detail.jpg |Pipes on the side of the Type-6
Type-6.png|The view from inside the cockpit of a Type-6, showing its good all-round visibility
</gallery>

{{ShipNavbox}}
{{ShipTypeNavbox}}
[[ru:Type 6. Transporter]]
[[Category:Freighter]]
[[Category:Lakon Spaceways]]
[[Category:Pilotable]]

Viper Mk III

2016-07-28T06:20:30Z

65.129.178.232: /* Purchase Locations */

{{ShipInfobox
| image = Viper MK III - Profile.png
| manufacturer = Faulcon DeLacy
| cost = 142,931
| topspeed = 324
| boostspeed = 405
| manoeuvrability = 6
| shields = 137
| armour = 126
| hullmass = 60
| cargocapacity = 4
| fuelcapacity = 4
| jumprange = 6.92
| utility = 2
| small = 2
| medium = 2
| large =
| huge =
| size1 = 1
| size2 = 1
| size3 = 2
| size4 =
| size5 =
| size6 =
| size7 =
| size8 =
| landingpad = Small
|dimensions = 29.8L - 24.0W - 8.6H|type = Light Fighter|maxjumprange = 21.28|maxboostspeed = 441|masslock = 7}}
{{quote|The Viper MkIII is the most recent development of the most successful fighter classes ever built. The original Viper Defence Craft was designed by Faulcon Manspace in 2762 in the Reorte shipyards. The basic model was beefed up with the Viper II by Faulcon deLacy. The new Viper III is a revitalised model with a new more armoured look. It is a top class fighter found in many well-equipped police and naval forces.|In-Game Description}}
The '''Viper MkIII''' is a light fighter craft designed for agile ship-to-ship combat. Its minimal design combined with excellent modularity make it a popular choice for security units and [[Bounty Hunter|bounty hunters]]. At a relatively low cost of just over 140,000 [[credits]], it is also a great combat ship for entry-level Commanders.

The Viper has a delta-shaped hull which tapers to form two prongs at the front. The cockpit is situated just behind the bow, slightly raised. This gives the pilot an excellent view without exposing the canopy to potential damage.

The Viper lands on two small rear struts and one large front strut which doubles as a boarding ramp to the cockpit.

The Viper, like all modern ships, is powered by a [[Power Plant|nuclear fusion reactor]]. It is propelled by two primary [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fusion_rocket fusion/plasma engines] which provide forward thrust and are capable of reverse thrust. Smaller thrusters act as stabilizers and provide force for pitch, roll, and yaw manoeuvres.

[[Heat]] is dissipated through radiators at the rear of the ship. The Viper is also capable of using [[Heat Sink Launcher|heat sink launchers]] to expel heat.

The Viper has two small [[hardpoint]]s located on either side of the cockpit and two medium hardpoints located beneath it. This provides a range of options for weapons loadouts.

== Tactical Considerations ==
The '''Viper MkIII''' made its first appearance in Standard Beta 1. It is a vessel used by [[Station]] security forces and law enforcement, and is currently one of the fastest [[ships]] available to purchase. It is primarily intended for combat; compared to the multi-role [[Cobra MkIII]], it has the same weapons capacity, slightly stronger shields per shield class, slightly weaker hull, marginally slower turn rate, much faster strafe speed, faster speed under normal thrust and slower speed under boost.

Its main drawbacks are that its heat dissipation, power generation and [[hyperspace]] capacity do not equal that of the Cobra, which limits the value of having the same hardpoint capacity; mounting the ship's full weapon weight makes it very short-ranged, and an energy-heavy armament causes it to either overheat or use all available power very quickly. Fuel is also an issue as the ship comes with capacity of only four tons.

In addition to its official police/security role, the Viper's speed, range, and combat capability make it ideal for bounty hunters, small-load [[courier]]s, [[Mercenary|mercenaries]] or [[smuggler]]s, while its small cargo capacity makes it a very poor choice for [[trader]]s, and a survivable but inadequately profitable platform for [[pirates]].

With proper fitting, the Viper is an excellent fighter capable of standing its ground against more expensive ships.

==Purchase Locations==
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"
! System
! Station
! Date Seen
!Notes
|-
|44 B Ophiuchi
|Feustel Gateway
|2015-06-12
|10% discount
|-
|AC +26 37030
|Culbertson Port
|2015-12-27
|
|-
|[[Achenar]] (Permit)
|[http://elite-dangerous.wikia.com/wiki/Achenar/Baker_Terminal Baker Terminal]
|2015-04-25
|
|-
|Agarla
|Wilson Port
|2015-07-07
|
|-
| Alioth
| Irkutsk
| 1.06
|
|-
| [[Amahu]]
| [[Kondratyev Orbital]]
| 1.06r
|
|-
| [[Asellus Primus]]
| [[Beagle 2 Landing]]
| ?
|
|-
|Asgaa
|Wheeler Horizons
|2015-04-20
|
|-
| [[Aulin]]
| [[Aulin Enterprise]]
| ?
|
|-
|Biliri
|Fan City
|2015-08-23
|
|-
| Calor
| Julian Hub
| Release 1.03
|
|-
| Cerktondhs
| Bluford Gateway
| 2015-01-01
|
|-
| Chamunda
| Gidzenko Ring
|2015-01-09
|
|-
|Contii
|Sucharitkul Vision
|2015-07-25
|
|-
|Chona
|Smoot Terminal
|2015-08-17
|
|-
|Cubeo
|Medupe City
|2015-08-17
|
|-
|Cupis
|Armstrong Station
|2015-10-09
|
|-
| [[Eravate]]
| [[Cleve Hub]]
| 2015-10-12
|
|-
|Faust 68
|Slipher Hub
|2015-06-04
|
|-
|GD 219
|McKee Ring
|2015-04-29
|
|-
| Gliese 563.1
| Matteucci Ring
| 2015-07-23
|
|-
|Kats
|Truman Hub
|2015-08-20
|
|-
|Keliuona
|Wenzel City
|2015-08-19
|
|-
| Kumata
| Vishweswarayya Enterprise
| 2015-01-01
|
|-
|Leesti
|George Lucas
|2015-04-03
|
|-
|Lembava
|Goldstein Port
|2016-07-27
|15% discount
|-
|LHS 1197
|Chretien Terminal
|2016-07-26
|
|-
|LHS 149
|Anning Enterprise
|2016-07-27
|
|-
|LHS 283
|Khan Port
|2015-09-28
|
|-
| [[LHS 3262]]
| [[Louis de Lacaille Prospect]]
| 2015-07-07
|
|-
| LHS 3505
| Olivas City
| Release 1.03
|
|-
| LP 102-320
| Shepard Hub
| ?
|
|-
| LP 445-22
| Trevithick Horizons
| 2015-06-23
|
|-
| LP 908-11
| So-Yeon City
| 2015-03-16
|
|-
| LTT 1598
| Qushji Gateway
| Gamma 2.02
|
|-
|LTT 15574
|Haxel Port
|2016-01-20
|
|-
| Macabi
| Read Orbital
| 2014-12-30
|
|-
|MANJI
|Nicholson Ring
|2015-10-30
|
|-
|Marduk
|Amar Station
|2016-7-27
|
|-
| [[Nang Ta-Khian]]
| [[Hay Point]]
| ?
|
|-
|Opila
|Temple Dock
|2015-04-03
|
|-
| [[Ovid]]
| [[Bradfield Orbital]]
| ?
|
|-
| Panoi
| Garan Hub
| 2014-12-30
|
|-
|Parnut
|Meyrink Dock
|2016-7-27
|15% Discount
|-
| Q1 Eridani
| Windt Terminal
| 2014-03-18
|
|-
| [[Rakapila]]
| [[Stone Enterprise]]
| ?
|
|-
| Rho Cancri
| Dekker Base
| ?
|
|-
| [[Sol]]
| [[Li Qing Jao]]
| May 12, 2016
|
|-
| Sorbago
| Hencke Orbital
| 2014-12-30
|
|-
| [[Styx]]
| [[Wingrove Platform]]
| ?
|
|-
|Thosiao
|Foster Orbital
|2015-05-11
|
|-
| Tote
| Whitelaw Enterprise
| Gamma 1.03
|
|-
| Turir
| Brooks Terminal
| 2014-12-29
|
|-
|Uszaa
|Guest Installation
|2015-04-03
|
|-
|Uszaa
| Clauss Dock
|2015-04-16
|
|-
|v1688 Aguilae
|Thomson Terminal
|9/4/2015
|
|-
| Wolf 1301
| Saunders's Dive
| 3/12/2015
|
|-
|XI Ursae Majoris
|Durrance Dock
|27/4/2015
|
|-
| Yakabugai
| Serebrov Station
| 1/4/2015
|
|-
|Zhao Jin
|Wilson Ring
|Aug 18, 2015
|
|-
| Zhu Rong
| Stuart Ring
| ?
|
|}

==Outfitting==
{{main|Outfitting}}

All ships are customizable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the Viper MkIII.

{| class="article-table" style="text-align: center;" border="1"
! style="text-align: center;" | Category
! style="text-align: center;" | Default System
! style="text-align: center;" | Default Rating
! style="text-align: center;" | Default Class
! style="text-align: center;" | Max Class
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[Hardpoint|Small Hardpoint]]
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 1
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 1
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[Hardpoint|Medium Hardpoint]]
| [[Pulse Laser]] (L) || F || 1 || 2
|-
| [[Pulse Laser]] (L) || F || 1 || 2
|-
| rowspan="2" | Utility Mount
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| [[Bulkheads]]
| [[Lightweight Alloys]] || I || 1 || 8
|-
| Reactor Bay
| [[Power Plant]] || E || 3 || 3
|-
| Thrusters Mounting
| [[Thrusters]] || E || 3 || 3
|-
| Frame Shift Drive Housing
| [[Frame Shift Drive]] || E || 3 || 3
|-
| Environment Control
| [[Life Support]] || E || 2 || 2
|-
| Power Coupling
| [[Power Distributor]] || E || 3 || 3
|-
| Sensor Suite
| [[Sensors]] || E || 3 || 3
|-
| Fuel Store
| [[Fuel Tank]] [x4] || C || 2 || 2
|-
| rowspan="4" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x4] || E || 2 || 3
|-
| [[Shield Generator]] || E || 3 || 3
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
|-
| [[Discovery Scanner|BDS]] || E || 1 || 1
|}
*''(L) = Loaned''
*''[x#] = Capacity''

==Gallery==
<gallery widths="182">
DockedViper.jpg
Viper03.jpg
Viper07.jpg
Viper08.jpg
Viper02.jpg
Police 05.jpg
Viper10.jpg
Metal asteroids.jpg
Type6WithViperOnItsTail.jpg
TrioOfVipers.jpg
Viper 1.png|Stock Viper exterior
359320_2015-04-16_00006.png
Viper_deep_space_01.jpg
File:Saitou_orangeviper_0482a4d36d392.jpg |Docked Orange Viper
Elite - Dangerous (CLIENT) 4_21_2016 9_36_50 PM.png|Viper MkIII
</gallery>

{{ShipNavbox}}
{{ShipTypeNavbox}}
[[ru:Viper Mk. III]]
[[Category:Fighters]]
[[Category:Faulcon DeLacy]]
[[Category:Pilotable]]

Viper Mk III

2016-07-27T08:35:50Z

65.129.178.232: /* Purchase Locations */

{{ShipInfobox
| image = Viper MK III - Profile.png
| manufacturer = Faulcon DeLacy
| cost = 142,931
| topspeed = 324
| boostspeed = 405
| manoeuvrability = 6
| shields = 137
| armour = 126
| hullmass = 60
| cargocapacity = 4
| fuelcapacity = 4
| jumprange = 6.92
| utility = 2
| small = 2
| medium = 2
| large =
| huge =
| size1 = 1
| size2 = 1
| size3 = 2
| size4 =
| size5 =
| size6 =
| size7 =
| size8 =
| landingpad = Small
|dimensions = 29.8L - 24.0W - 8.6H|type = Light Fighter|maxjumprange = 21.28|maxboostspeed = 441|masslock = 7}}
{{quote|The Viper MkIII is the most recent development of the most successful fighter classes ever built. The original Viper Defence Craft was designed by Faulcon Manspace in 2762 in the Reorte shipyards. The basic model was beefed up with the Viper II by Faulcon deLacy. The new Viper III is a revitalised model with a new more armoured look. It is a top class fighter found in many well-equipped police and naval forces.|In-Game Description}}
The '''Viper MkIII''' is a light fighter craft designed for agile ship-to-ship combat. Its minimal design combined with excellent modularity make it a popular choice for security units and [[Bounty Hunter|bounty hunters]]. At a relatively low cost of just over 140,000 [[credits]], it is also a great combat ship for entry-level Commanders.

The Viper has a delta-shaped hull which tapers to form two prongs at the front. The cockpit is situated just behind the bow, slightly raised. This gives the pilot an excellent view without exposing the canopy to potential damage.

The Viper lands on two small rear struts and one large front strut which doubles as a boarding ramp to the cockpit.

The Viper, like all modern ships, is powered by a [[Power Plant|nuclear fusion reactor]]. It is propelled by two primary [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fusion_rocket fusion/plasma engines] which provide forward thrust and are capable of reverse thrust. Smaller thrusters act as stabilizers and provide force for pitch, roll, and yaw manoeuvres.

[[Heat]] is dissipated through radiators at the rear of the ship. The Viper is also capable of using [[Heat Sink Launcher|heat sink launchers]] to expel heat.

The Viper has two small [[hardpoint]]s located on either side of the cockpit and two medium hardpoints located beneath it. This provides a range of options for weapons loadouts.

== Tactical Considerations ==
The '''Viper MkIII''' made its first appearance in Standard Beta 1. It is a vessel used by [[Station]] security forces and law enforcement, and is currently one of the fastest [[ships]] available to purchase. It is primarily intended for combat; compared to the multi-role [[Cobra MkIII]], it has the same weapons capacity, slightly stronger shields per shield class, slightly weaker hull, marginally slower turn rate, much faster strafe speed, faster speed under normal thrust and slower speed under boost.

Its main drawbacks are that its heat dissipation, power generation and [[hyperspace]] capacity do not equal that of the Cobra, which limits the value of having the same hardpoint capacity; mounting the ship's full weapon weight makes it very short-ranged, and an energy-heavy armament causes it to either overheat or use all available power very quickly. Fuel is also an issue as the ship comes with capacity of only four tons.

In addition to its official police/security role, the Viper's speed, range, and combat capability make it ideal for bounty hunters, small-load [[courier]]s, [[Mercenary|mercenaries]] or [[smuggler]]s, while its small cargo capacity makes it a very poor choice for [[trader]]s, and a survivable but inadequately profitable platform for [[pirates]].

With proper fitting, the Viper is an excellent fighter capable of standing its ground against more expensive ships.

==Purchase Locations==
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"
! System
! Station
! Date Seen
!Notes
|-
|44 B Ophiuchi
|Feustel Gateway
|2015-06-12
|10% discount
|-
|AC +26 37030
|Culbertson Port
|2015-12-27
|
|-
|[[Achenar]] (Permit)
|[http://elite-dangerous.wikia.com/wiki/Achenar/Baker_Terminal Baker Terminal]
|2015-04-25
|
|-
|Agarla
|Wilson Port
|2015-07-07
|
|-
| Alioth
| Irkutsk
| 1.06
|
|-
| [[Amahu]]
| [[Kondratyev Orbital]]
| 1.06r
|
|-
| [[Asellus Primus]]
| [[Beagle 2 Landing]]
| ?
|
|-
|Asgaa
|Wheeler Horizons
|2015-04-20
|
|-
| [[Aulin]]
| [[Aulin Enterprise]]
| ?
|
|-
|Biliri
|Fan City
|2015-08-23
|
|-
| Calor
| Julian Hub
| Release 1.03
|
|-
| Cerktondhs
| Bluford Gateway
| 2015-01-01
|
|-
| Chamunda
| Gidzenko Ring
|2015-01-09
|
|-
|Contii
|Sucharitkul Vision
|2015-07-25
|
|-
|Chona
|Smoot Terminal
|2015-08-17
|
|-
|Cubeo
|Medupe City
|2015-08-17
|
|-
|Cupis
|Armstrong Station
|2015-10-09
|
|-
| [[Eravate]]
| [[Cleve Hub]]
| 2015-10-12
|
|-
|Faust 68
|Slipher Hub
|2015-06-04
|
|-
|GD 219
|McKee Ring
|2015-04-29
|
|-
| Gliese 563.1
| Matteucci Ring
| 2015-07-23
|
|-
|Kats
|Truman Hub
|2015-08-20
|
|-
|Keliuona
|Wenzel City
|2015-08-19
|
|-
| Kumata
| Vishweswarayya Enterprise
| 2015-01-01
|
|-
|Leesti
|George Lucas
|2015-04-03
|
|-
|LHS 1197
|Chretien Terminal
|2016-07-26
|
|-
|LHS 149
|Anning Enterprise
|2016-07-27
|
|-
|LHS 283
|Khan Port
|2015-09-28
|
|-
| [[LHS 3262]]
| [[Louis de Lacaille Prospect]]
| 2015-07-07
|
|-
| LHS 3505
| Olivas City
| Release 1.03
|
|-
| LP 102-320
| Shepard Hub
| ?
|
|-
| LP 445-22
| Trevithick Horizons
| 2015-06-23
|
|-
| LP 908-11
| So-Yeon City
| 2015-03-16
|
|-
| LTT 1598
| Qushji Gateway
| Gamma 2.02
|
|-
|LTT 15574
|Haxel Port
|2016-01-20
|
|-
| Macabi
| Read Orbital
| 2014-12-30
|
|-
|MANJI
|Nicholson Ring
|2015-10-30
|
|-
|Marduk
|Amar Station
|2016-7-27
|
|-
| [[Nang Ta-Khian]]
| [[Hay Point]]
| ?
|
|-
|Opila
|Temple Dock
|2015-04-03
|
|-
| [[Ovid]]
| [[Bradfield Orbital]]
| ?
|
|-
| Panoi
| Garan Hub
| 2014-12-30
|
|-
| Q1 Eridani
| Windt Terminal
| 2014-03-18
|
|-
| [[Rakapila]]
| [[Stone Enterprise]]
| ?
|
|-
| Rho Cancri
| Dekker Base
| ?
|
|-
| [[Sol]]
| [[Li Qing Jao]]
| May 12, 2016
|
|-
| Sorbago
| Hencke Orbital
| 2014-12-30
|
|-
| [[Styx]]
| [[Wingrove Platform]]
| ?
|
|-
|Thosiao
|Foster Orbital
|2015-05-11
|
|-
| Tote
| Whitelaw Enterprise
| Gamma 1.03
|
|-
| Turir
| Brooks Terminal
| 2014-12-29
|
|-
|Uszaa
|Guest Installation
|2015-04-03
|
|-
|Uszaa
| Clauss Dock
|2015-04-16
|
|-
|v1688 Aguilae
|Thomson Terminal
|9/4/2015
|
|-
| Wolf 1301
| Saunders's Dive
| 3/12/2015
|
|-
|XI Ursae Majoris
|Durrance Dock
|27/4/2015
|
|-
| Yakabugai
| Serebrov Station
| 1/4/2015
|
|-
|Zhao Jin
|Wilson Ring
|Aug 18, 2015
|
|-
| Zhu Rong
| Stuart Ring
| ?
|
|}

==Outfitting==
{{main|Outfitting}}

All ships are customizable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the Viper MkIII.

{| class="article-table" style="text-align: center;" border="1"
! style="text-align: center;" | Category
! style="text-align: center;" | Default System
! style="text-align: center;" | Default Rating
! style="text-align: center;" | Default Class
! style="text-align: center;" | Max Class
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[Hardpoint|Small Hardpoint]]
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 1
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 1
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[Hardpoint|Medium Hardpoint]]
| [[Pulse Laser]] (L) || F || 1 || 2
|-
| [[Pulse Laser]] (L) || F || 1 || 2
|-
| rowspan="2" | Utility Mount
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| [[Bulkheads]]
| [[Lightweight Alloys]] || I || 1 || 8
|-
| Reactor Bay
| [[Power Plant]] || E || 3 || 3
|-
| Thrusters Mounting
| [[Thrusters]] || E || 3 || 3
|-
| Frame Shift Drive Housing
| [[Frame Shift Drive]] || E || 3 || 3
|-
| Environment Control
| [[Life Support]] || E || 2 || 2
|-
| Power Coupling
| [[Power Distributor]] || E || 3 || 3
|-
| Sensor Suite
| [[Sensors]] || E || 3 || 3
|-
| Fuel Store
| [[Fuel Tank]] [x4] || C || 2 || 2
|-
| rowspan="4" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x4] || E || 2 || 3
|-
| [[Shield Generator]] || E || 3 || 3
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
|-
| [[Discovery Scanner|BDS]] || E || 1 || 1
|}
*''(L) = Loaned''
*''[x#] = Capacity''

==Gallery==
<gallery widths="182">
DockedViper.jpg
Viper03.jpg
Viper07.jpg
Viper08.jpg
Viper02.jpg
Police 05.jpg
Viper10.jpg
Metal asteroids.jpg
Type6WithViperOnItsTail.jpg
TrioOfVipers.jpg
Viper 1.png|Stock Viper exterior
359320_2015-04-16_00006.png
Viper_deep_space_01.jpg
File:Saitou_orangeviper_0482a4d36d392.jpg |Docked Orange Viper
Elite - Dangerous (CLIENT) 4_21_2016 9_36_50 PM.png|Viper MkIII
</gallery>

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[[ru:Viper Mk. III]]
[[Category:Fighters]]
[[Category:Faulcon DeLacy]]
[[Category:Pilotable]]

Sidewinder

2015-07-23T03:19:17Z

65.129.89.44: /* Overview */

{{ShipInfobox
| image = Ship-delacy-sidewinder2.jpg
| manufacturer = Faulcon DeLacy
| cost = 32,000
| topspeed = 220
| boostspeed = 321
| manoeuvrability = 8
| shields = 52
| armour = 108
| hullmass = 25.0
| cargocapacity = 4.0
| fuelcapacity = 2.0
| jumprange = 7.56
| utility = 2
| small = 2
| medium =
| large =
| huge =
| size1 = 1
| size2 = 2
| size3 =
| size4 =
| size5 =
| size6 =
| size7 =
| size8 =
| landingpad = Small
|dimensions = 14.9L - 21.3W - 5.4H|type = Light Multipurpose|maxjumprange = 24.43}}
{{quote|Most pilots start their careers in the Sidewinder. It is a classic ship design that has been in use (in various configurations) since 2982. Its original design was a light support ship and it lacked jump capability. Modern compact drives have enabled jump-capable versions to be created, making this a useful all rounder. Some navies still use these ships as fighters and patrol craft.|In-Game Description}}

The '''{{PAGENAME}}''', built by [[Faulcon DeLacy]], is a superb multipurpose ship suitable for any role. It is inexpensive - free, in fact - and can be used for light transport and [[combat]] duties.

Its maneuverability makes it an excellent choice for both green and experienced pilots. The Sidewinder is a dependable vessel that will get you where you need to go, safe and sound.

Uses the [[DeLacy Spin Ionic MV]].

==Overview==
The Sidewinder is the default craft offered throughout the game. The player starts in one, and if at any time their ship is destroyed they can get a free Sidewinder if they can't or don't want to replace their previous ship. New players who still struggle with learning the game, may find themselves flying in a Sidewinder for a longer time or going back to it often.

Although the Sidewinder is cheap, it is not harmless; it is among the top when it comes to maneuverability compared to other [[ships]]. In particular, it can out-turn most other ships, being topped in that category only by the [[Eagle]], [[Vulture]], and [[Imperial Courier]], and has solid lateral thrust.

It is, however, one of the slowest-moving and weakest-hulled ships in the game; only the [[Anaconda]] and certain pure trade ships have slower maximum speeds, and only the Eagle has a weaker hull (but makes up for it with stronger shields.)

The Sidewinder is therefore an acceptable ship in a knife-fight, but lacks firepower. When flying one, using its excellent turning to lock opponents into circling matches, and burning away opposite of the enemy to escape are advised tactics. When fighting a Sidewinder, keep it at range and lay down heavy fire if the current ship can't out maneuver it, and it should be destroyed quickly; with a ship that can keep up with its turning, close in and blast away, making sure to stay away from its front.

The weapon hard points are located as follows: 2 small hard points in front of cockpit on upper surface of ship.

==Outfitting==
{{main|Outfitting}}

All ships are highly customizable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the {{PAGENAME}}.

{| class="article-table" style="text-align: center;" border="1"
! style="text-align: center;" | Category
! style="text-align: center;" | Default System
! style="text-align: center;" | Default Rating
! style="text-align: center;" | Default Class
! style="text-align: center;" | Max Class
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[Hardpoint|Small Hardpoint]]
| [[Pulse Laser]] (L) || F || 1 || 1
|-
| [[Pulse Laser]] (L) || F || 1 || 1
|-
| rowspan="2" | Utility Mount
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| [[Bulkheads]]
| [[Lightweight Alloys]] || I || 1 || 8
|-
| Reactor Bay
| [[Power Plant]] (L) || E || 2 || 2
|-
| Thrusters Mounting
| [[Thrusters]] (L) || E || 2 || 2
|-
| Frame Shift Drive Housing
| [[Frame Shift Drive]] (L) || E || 2 || 2
|-
| Environment Control
| [[Life Support]] (L) || E || 1 || 1
|-
| Power Coupling
| [[Power Distributor]] (L) || E || 1 || 1
|-
| Sensor Suite
| [[Sensors]] (L) || E || 1 || 1
|-
| Fuel Store
| [[Fuel Tank]] [x2] || C || 1 || 1
|-
| rowspan="3" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
| [[Shield Generator]] (L) || E || 2 || 2
|-
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x4] (L) || E || 2 || 2
|-
| [[Discovery Scanner|BDS]] (L) || E || 1 || 1
|}
* ''(L) = Loaned''
* ''[x#] = Capacity''
* ''BDS = Basic Discovery Scanner''

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Sidewinder Schematic.jpg
Sidewinder.png
Construction Sidewinder.png
Construction Sidewinder front.png
Construction Sidewinder back.png
Construction Sidewinder bottom.png
Sidewinder Mk I.png
SideWinder Cockpit Guide1.jpg|Cockpit
Sidewinder Mining.png
Iu5ev9v.png|Over heating sidewinder
GSh5kP4.png
EfdVWJo.png
EDLvJdv.png|What a view
</gallery>

{{ShipNavbox}}
[[Category:Multipurpose]]
[[Category:Faulcon DeLacy]]
[[ru:Sidewinder Mk. I]]