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Viper Mk IV

2017-01-10T00:10:48Z

71.237.103.217: Corrected the spelling of Maneuverability.

{{ShipInfobox
|image = Viper_MK_IV_-_Profile.png
|manufacturer = Faulcon DeLacy|dimensions = 29.9L - 24.7W - 8.7H|landingpad = Small|small = 2|medium = 2|type = Fighter|topspeed = 271|boostspeed = 342|manoeuvrability = 3|shields = 103|armour = 270|hullmass = 190|cargocapacity = 18|fuelcapacity = 16|jumprange = 10.36|utility = 2|size1 = 1|size2 = 2|size3 = 1|size4 = 2|maxtopspeed = 314|maxboostspeed = 395|maxjumprange = 27.38|cost = 437,930|masslock = 7}}
{{quote|Faulcon deLacy's Viper MkIV takes the MkIII model and beefs it up to a heavy fighter role. While it lacks the speed of the older ship, it enjoys much better protection from its shields and armour. With the capacity for a more capable powerplant and frame shift drive, the MkIV is also better suited for long-range patrols and rapid deployment. The powerplant upgrade potential supports greater customization for weapons and modules, making this a versatile fighter that would be and excellent addition to any navy or private-security concern.|In-Game Description}}The '''Viper MkIV''', built by [[Faulcon DeLacy]], is a heavy fighter craft designed for ship-to-ship combat superiority. Its improved internal capabilities, such as its ability to fit a class-4 [[Power Plant|power plant]], make it more capable as a multirole fighter compared to the [[Viper MkIII]], of which it is the successor.<sup><ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/node/291 Dev Update (17/09/2015)]</ref></sup>

The Viper MkIV has a delta-shaped hull which is significantly wider than the MkIII. The cockpit is situated just behind the bow, slightly raised. Compared to the MkIII, the MkIV's cockpit is less exposed.

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

By default, the MkIV has weaker shields than the MkIII due to its higher hull mass. However, the MkIV is capable of fitting a larger, class-4 [[Shield Generator|shield generator]], unlike the MkIII's class-3. This, combined with an improved hull, gives the MkIV superior protection.

These improvements over the MkIII come with the drawbacks of slightly reduced maneuverability and speed. The MkIV also features a larger hull, which makes it a bigger target. Like the MkIII, it has poor [[heat]] dissipation. Prolonged usage of high-output modules easily pushes the ship's temperature over its cooling capacity.

The Viper MkIV's hardpoint options are identical to its predecessor. It has two small [[hardpoints]] located on either side of the cockpit and two medium hardpoints located beneath it. However, unlike the Viper MkIII (which has underside-mounted class-2 medium hardpoints on a horizontally flat plane), the class-2 medium hardpoints of the MkIV are on a slightly angled part of the hull.

The Viper MkIV's underside-mounted class-2 medium hardpoints have a fairly narrow field of fire. Because they are placed further down the ship, gimballed and turreted weapons cannot aim very far above the center crosshair without the front of the ship obstructing their line of fire. The two class-1 small hardpoints, which are placed in front of the cockpit of the ship, do not suffer from this problem.

==Purchase Locations==
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"
! System !! Station!! Date Seen
!Notes
|-
|Shenich
|Wafer Terminal
|15/11/2016
|
|-
|Cebalrai
|Hornblower Dock
|15/12/2015
|
|-
|Pareco
|Webb Station
|18/03/2016
|
|-
|Chowei
|Swigert Port
|16/12/2015
|
|-
|Kokojina
|Ali Ring
|15/12/2015
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|Orcus
|Tombaugh Station
|15/12/2015
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|Leesti
|George Lucas
|15/12/2015
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|Cubeo
|Medupe City
|16/12/2015
|
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|Kakas
|Kube-McDowell Enterprise
|17/12/2015
|
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|TZ Arietis
|Snyder Enterprise
|16/12/2015
|
|-
|Liburodo
|Landsteiner Mines
|16/12/2015
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|-
|Eta Serpentis
|Haipeng Port
|17/12/2015
|
|-
|Lembava
|Goldstein Port
|19/12/2015
|
|-
|HR 6828
|Celsius Hub
|19/12/2015
|
|-
|Noatiaca
|Haisheng Orbital
|19/12/2015
|
|-
|Ugrivirii
|Jefferies Port
|19/12/2015
|
|-
|1 I Centauri
|Ampere Dock
|19/12/2015
|
|-
|Kelish
|Alphonsi Orbital
|19/12/2015
|
|-
|WW Piscis Austrini
|Ivins Vision
|21/12/2015
|
|-
|Baldr
|Keldysh Gateway
|22/12/2015
|
|-
|Kremainn
|Wohler Terminal
|26/12/2015
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|-
|LFT 37
|Onnes Gateway
|02/06/2016
|
|-
|Wuru
|Schuster Hub
|24/12/2015
|
|-
|Nu
|Syromyatnikov Horizons
|30/12/2015
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|-
|[[Sol]]
|Mars High
|May 12, 2016
|
|-
|Wolf 562
|Hopkins Port
|26/01/2016
|
|-
|Wolf 865
|McCulley Ring
|02/01/2016
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|-
|Ross 775
|Gamuw Gateway
|09/01/2016
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|-
|LHS 452
|Behring Gateway
|20/01/2016
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|-
|GD 219
|McKee Ring
|16/01/2016
|
|-
|LTT 15278
|Zholobov Enterprise
|18/01/2016
|
|-
|Neto
|Ising Vision
|02/03/2016
|
|-
|Togher
|Bondar Terminal
|24/07/2016
|
|-
|Tamor
|Seven Holm
|7/31/2016
|15% discount
|-
|Lwen
|Oliver Enterprise
|28/12/2016
|
|}
[[Category:Fighters]]

==Outfitting==
{{main|Outfitting}}. All ships are highly customizable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the Viper MkIV.
{| class="article-table"
!Category
!Default System
!Default Rating
!Default Class
!Max Class
|-
| rowspan="2" |Small Hardpoint
|Pulse Laser
|F
|1
|1
|-
|Pulse Laser
|F
|1
|1
|-
| rowspan="2" |Medium Hardpoint
|Empty
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|2
|-
|Empty
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|2
|-
| rowspan="2" |Utility Mount
|Empty
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|0
|-
|Empty
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|0
|-
|Bulkheads
|Lightweight Alloy
|I
|1
|8
|-
|Reactor Bay
|Power Plant
|E
|4
|4
|-
|Thrusters Mounting
|Thrusters
|E
|4
|4
|-
|FSD Housing
|Frame Shift Drive
|E
|4
|4
|-
|Enviroment Control
|Life Support
|E
|2
|2
|-
|Power Coupling
|Power Distributor
|E
|3
|3
|-
|Sensor Suite
|Sensors
|E
|3
|3
|-
|Fuel Store
|Fuel Tank (Capacity: 16)
|C
|4
|4
|-
| rowspan="6" |Internal Compartments
|Cargo Rack (Capacity: 8)
|E
|3
|4
|-
|Cargo Rack (Capacity: 8)
|E
|3
|4
|-
|Shield Generator
|E
|3
|3
|-
|Cargo Rack (Capacity: 2)
|E
|1
|2
|-
|Empty
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|2
|-
|Basic Discovery Scanner
|E
|1
|1
|-
|Planetary Suite
|Planetary Approach Suite
|I
|1
|1
|}

== Trivia ==
* The Viper MkIV was added to [[Elite Dangerous]] in the 1.5 Update.
* At the EGX event [[David Braben]] said it ''"trades a bit of manoeuvrability and speed for better internals, but it's got the same hardpoint layout as the standard [[Viper MkIII|Viper]]"''.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Em7TLwFifE&t=31m Elite Dangerous EGX panel livestream]</ref>
* In Newsletter #92 it was stated that every Kickstarter beta backer or above will find a Viper MkIV docked at a [[starport]] for free.<ref>[http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=dcbf6b86b4b0c7d1c21b73b1e&id=5fd2c5476a Elite: Dangerous Newsletter #92]</ref>

==Gallery==
<gallery>
viper mk iv 2.png|Viper MkIV as shown during the EGX event
mkiv_front.png|Viper MkIV
mkiv_butt.png|Aft view
mkiv_belly.png|Ventral view
2015-12-22_00001.jpg|Viper MkIV with a Black Friday paintjob.
20160804010038_1.jpg|A Viper within a Small Ship hangar.
bp-viper-mk-4.png|Faulcon DeLacy Viper Mk IV Blueprint
</gallery>

== References ==
<references />

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{{ShipTypeNavbox}}
[[Category:Fighters]]

Diamondback Scout

2016-11-18T02:27:08Z

71.237.162.111:

{{ShipInfobox|image = Diamondback_Scout_-_Profile.png|manufacturer = Lakon Spaceways
|dimensions = 39.0L - 24.3W - 12.3H
|manoeuvrability = 8|shields = 92|armour = 216|hullmass = 170|cargocapacity = 0|fuelcapacity = 16|jumprange = 11.35|utility = 4|small = 2|medium = 2|size2 = 1|size3 = 3|type = Combat Explorer|cost = 564320|landingpad = Small|maxjumprange = 30.4|maxtopspeed = 329|maxcargocapacity = 28|topspeed = 286|boostspeed = 384|maxboostspeed = 441|masslock = 8}}
{{Quote|The Diamondback Scout is Lakon Spaceway's specialist combat explorer vessel. Unlike its bigger brother Asp, the Diamondback isn't suited as an all rounder vessel. It is popular with elite recon and pathfinder units with navies throughout human space. Its relatively low cost also makes it a popular choice with independent pilots who appreciate its combat and exploration potential.|In-game description}}
The '''Diamondback Scout''' is a long range combat and reconnaissance [[ships|ship]] which was released in the [[Powerplay]] update.

The weapon hardpoints are located as follows: 1 small hardpoint on each side of the cockpit, and 1 medium hardpoint on each side of the cockpit for a total of 2 medium and 2 small. These hardpoints have their aim points arranged in a straight horizontal line with little space between reticule dots making them very usable with fixed mounts. However their side mounting and close spacing also make good mounts for gimbaled and turreted weapons.

This ship has animated engine pods that shift position and tilt when landing gear are deployed as well as a radiator panel on the top surface that opens when landing gear are deployed.

The ship has a relatively low heat output, great speed and manoeuvrability and is a popular choice for shieldless stealth builds.

== History ==
{{Quote|The Diamondback Scout is [[Lakon Spaceways]]’ attempt to repeat the success of the [[Asp]] range at a medium price point. The result was a combat capable ship with good jump capability and was pitched as a light long range reconnaissance ship. After the ship’s maiden flight it was criticized for not having the same versatility as the Asp, but it has seen modest success in the long range reconnaissance, long range interceptor and fast picket ship roles for organisations not able or willing to invest in the heavy price tag of the Asp.<ref>[http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=dcbf6b86b4b0c7d1c21b73b1e&id=347cbf826e Elite: Dangerous Newsletter #77]</ref>|In-game history}}

==Purchase Locations==
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"
!Cords
! System
! Station
! Date Seen
!Notes
|-
|
|HIP 6978
|Plucker Dock
|July 27, 2016
|15% Discount
|-
|600:-438:-1,080
|Frey
|Garratt Station
|March 29, 2016
|
|-
|10:122:10
|HIP 62794
|MacArthur Terminal
|2016 Feb 19
|
|-
|0:-11:0
|TZ Arietis
|Snyder Enterprise
|2016 Feb 8
|
|-
|<nowiki>-10:21:30</nowiki>
|18 Scorpii
|Swift Orbital
|2016 Feb 6
|
|-
|<nowiki>-60:-34:-70</nowiki>
|Hel
|Jones Orbital
|January 3, 2016
|
|-
|<nowiki>-40:63:-40</nowiki>
|Caraceni
|Kerr Enterprise
|October 13, 2015
|
|-
|<nowiki>-20:78:20</nowiki>
|Hooriayan
|Davis Port
|October 11, 2015
|
|-
|<nowiki>-30:-3:40</nowiki>
|31 Aquilae
|Killough Orbital
|November 17, 2016
|
|-
|0:8:90
|44 B Ophiuchi
|Feustel Gateway
|June 12, 2015
|
|-
|<nowiki>-50:-91:-170</nowiki>
|64 Arietis
|Weyn Dock
|September 19, 2015
|
|-
|90:-50:30
|Alano
|Leestman Port
|June 8, 2015
|
|-
|70:-73:30
|Amphisatsu
|Goldberg Orbital
|June 8, 2015
|
|-
|80:-160:40
| Angurongo
| Dahm Port
| June 22, 2015
|
|-
|<nowiki>-60:46:10</nowiki>
|Ao Qin
|Brunner Horizons
|September 14, 2015
|
|-
|40:-16:40
|Arth
|Midgeley Dock
|June 27, 2015
|
|-
|80:-33:50
|Belagro
|Hermaszewski Station
|June 21, 2015
|
|-
|70:-110:50
|Beta-1 Tucanae
|Adams Orbital
|June 6, 2015
|
|-
|
|Carener
|Butz Port
|August 25, 2015
|
|-
|
|Cerno
|Kanwar Enterprise
|June 7, 2015
|
|-
|
|Chona
|Smoot Station
| June 19, 2015
|
|-
|
|Derrim
|Nachtigal Hub
| June 28, 2015
|
|-
|
|Diaguandri
|Ray Gateway
|June 9, 2015
|
|-
|
|Ditia
|Arkwright City
|June 16, 2015
|
|-
|
|EQ Pegasi
|Merbold Ring
|August 18, 2015
|
|-
|
|EZ Aquarii
|Magnus Gateway
|January 28 2016
|
|-
|
|GD 219
|McKee Ring
|September 29, 2015
|
|-
|
| Gliese 563.1
| Matteucci Ring
| Jul 23, 2015
|
|-
|
|H Draconis
|Brislington
|June 10, 2015
|
|-
|
|Helgaedi
|Joliot-Curie Enterprise
|July 22, 2015
|
|-
|
|Khan Gubii
|Alpers City
|September 12, 2015
|
|-
|
|Kung Te
|Bellamy Enterprise
|June 24, 2015
|
|-
|
|Kured
|Kuchner Vision
|June 7, 2015
|
|-
|
|LFT 1448
|Dirac Enterprise
|November 17, 2015
|
|-
|
|LHS 20
|Ohm City
|August 1, 2015
|15% discount
|-
|
|LHS 262
|Boodt Port
|June 6, 2015
|
|-
|
|LHS 2651
|Kennan Dock
|June 8, 2015
|
|-
|
|LHS 3505
|Olivas City
|October 10, 2015
|
|-
|
|Momus Reach
|Tartarus Point
|June 6, 2015
|
|-
|
|Ngaledi
|Smith Enterprises
|June 5, 2015
|
|-
|
|Njikan
|Smeaton Port
|June 6, 2015
|
|-
|
|PLX 695
|Dover
|June 16, 2015
|
|-
|
|Sekhemet
|Nasmyth Station
|June 12, 2015
|
|-
|
|Senocidi
|Hodgkin Dock
|August 29, 2015
|
|-
|
|Setana
|Henson Horizons
|June 10, 2015
|
|-
|
|Tellus
|Ahern Enterprise
|July 14, 2015
|
|-
|
|Tepehuacoc
|Sauma Orbital
|June 24, 2015
|
|-
|
|Uzumoku
|Sevrdup Ring
|June 14, 2015
|
|-
|
|Venegana
|Foreman Gateway (I think)
|September 19, 2015
|
|-
|
|Lalande 22701
|Hutton Ring
|Oct 23, 2016
|
|-
|
|Wolf 908
|Rubin Vision
|June 5, 2015
|
|-
|
|Xihe
|Zhen Dock
|June 6, 2015
|
|-
|
|Xi Ursae Majoris
|Durrance Dock
|June 9, 2015
|
|-
|
|Kaushpoos
|Neville Horizons
|November 16, 2015
|
|-
|
|Chona
|Smoot Station
|January 2, 2016
|
|-
|
|Ross 1057
|Coriolis Starport
|February 3, 2016
|
|-
|
|LTT 6774
|Kotov City
|January 1st, 2016
|
|}

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

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

{| 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]] || F || 1 || 2
|-
| [[Pulse Laser]] || F || 1 || 2
|-
| rowspan="4" | Utility Mount
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| [[Bulkheads]]
| [[Lightweight Alloys]] || I || 1 || 8
|-
| Reactor Bay
| [[Power Plant]] || E|| 4|| 4
|-
| 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="6" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 3
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 3
|-
| [[Shield Generator]] || E || 3 || 3
|-
| [[Discovery Scanner|BDS]] || E || 1 || 2
|}
* ''(L) = Loaned''
* ''[x#] = Capacity''
* ''BDS = Basic Discovery Scanner''

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:Diamondback_cockpit_01.jpg
File:Diamondback_in_RES_01.jpg|Backside of the Diamondback Scout
File:Diamondback_docked_01.jpg|Docked Diamondback Scout
diamondbackscout damaged.png|Damaged Diamondback Scout, top view
Screenshot-Original (2).png|Diamondback Scout's radiator exposed while fuel scooping
Screenshot-Original (1).png|Damaged Diamondback Scout
Screenshot-Original.png|Damaged Diamondback Scout, from the side
bp-diamondback-scout.png|Lakon Diamondback Scout Blueprint
</gallery>

== References ==
<references />

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[[ru:Diamondback Scout]]
[[Category:Ships]]
[[Category:Fighters]]
[[Category:Lakon Spaceways]]
[[Category:Explorer]]
[[Category:Pilotable]]