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Viper Mk IV

2016-01-21T07:23:31Z

76.88.32.119: /* Purchase Locations */ LHS 452 seen 20/01/2016

{{ShipInfobox
|image = viper_mk_iv.jpg
|manufacturer = Faulcon DeLacy|dimensions = 29.9L - 24.7W - 8.7H|landingpad = Small|small = 2|medium = 2|type = Fighter|topspeed = 271|boostspeed = 342|manoeuvrability = 4|shields = 103|armour = 270|hullmass = 190|cargocapacity = 18|fuelcapacity = 16|jumprange = 10.36|utility = 2|size1 = 1|size2 = 2|size3 = 1|size4 = 2|maxtopspeed = 305|maxboostspeed = 385|maxjumprange = 25.70|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.

The MkIV has worse shields than the MkIII by default due to its higher hull mass. Despite this, the MkIV is capable of fitting a class-4 Shield Generator, unlike the MkIII. This, combined with an improved hull, give the MkIV superior protection.

These improvements over the MkIII come with the drawbacks of slightly worse manoeuvrability 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, having 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.

==Outfitting==
{{main|Outfitting}}
==Purchase Locations==
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"
! System !! Station
!Discount!! Date Seen
|-
|Cebalrai
|Hornblower Dock
!
|15.12.2015
|-
|Chowei
|Swigert Port
|
|16.12.2015
|-
|Kokojina
|Ali Ring
|
|15.12.2015
|-
|Orcus
|Tombaugh Station
|
|15.12.2015
|-
|Leesti
|George Lucas
|
|15.12.2015
|-
|Cubeo
|Medupe City
|
|16.12.2015
|-
|Kakas
|Kube-McDowell Enterprise
|
|17.12.2015
|-
|TZ Arietis
|Snyder Enterprise
|
|16.12.2015
|-
|Liburodo
|Landsteiner Mines
|
|16.12.2015
|-
|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
|-
|wuru
|schuster hub
|
|24/12/2015
|-
|Nu
|Syromyatnikov Horizons
|
|30/12/2015
|-
|Wolf 865
|McCulley Ring
|
|02/01/2016
|-
|Ross 775
|Gamuw Gateway
|
|09/01/2016
|-
|LHS 452
|Behring Gateway
|
|20/01/2016
|-
|GD 219
|McKee Ring
|
|16/01/2016
|-
|LTT 15278
|Zholobov Enterprise
|
|18/01/2016
|}

== 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.
</gallery>

== References ==
<references />

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[[Category:Fighters]]

Viper Mk IV

2016-01-21T05:28:54Z

76.88.32.119: /* Purchase Locations */ LHS 425 corrected to LHS 452

{{ShipInfobox
|image = viper_mk_iv.jpg
|manufacturer = Faulcon DeLacy|dimensions = 29.9L - 24.7W - 8.7H|landingpad = Small|small = 2|medium = 2|type = Fighter|topspeed = 271|boostspeed = 342|manoeuvrability = 4|shields = 103|armour = 270|hullmass = 190|cargocapacity = 18|fuelcapacity = 16|jumprange = 10.36|utility = 2|size1 = 1|size2 = 2|size3 = 1|size4 = 2|maxtopspeed = 305|maxboostspeed = 385|maxjumprange = 25.70|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.

The MkIV has worse shields than the MkIII by default due to its higher hull mass. Despite this, the MkIV is capable of fitting a class-4 Shield Generator, unlike the MkIII. This, combined with an improved hull, give the MkIV superior protection.

These improvements over the MkIII come with the drawbacks of slightly worse manoeuvrability 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, having 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.

==Outfitting==
{{main|Outfitting}}
==Purchase Locations==
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"
! System !! Station
!Discount!! Date Seen
|-
|Cebalrai
|Hornblower Dock
!
|15.12.2015
|-
|Chowei
|Swigert Port
|
|16.12.2015
|-
|Kokojina
|Ali Ring
|
|15.12.2015
|-
|Orcus
|Tombaugh Station
|
|15.12.2015
|-
|Leesti
|George Lucas
|
|15.12.2015
|-
|Cubeo
|Medupe City
|
|16.12.2015
|-
|Kakas
|Kube-McDowell Enterprise
|
|17.12.2015
|-
|TZ Arietis
|Snyder Enterprise
|
|16.12.2015
|-
|Liburodo
|Landsteiner Mines
|
|16.12.2015
|-
|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
|-
|wuru
|schuster hub
|
|24/12/2015
|-
|Nu
|Syromyatnikov Horizons
|
|30/12/2015
|-
|Wolf 865
|McCulley Ring
|
|02/01/2016
|-
|Ross 775
|Gamuw Gateway
|
|09/01/2016
|-
|LHS 452
|Behring Gateway
|
|11/01/2016
|-
|GD 219
|McKee Ring
|
|16/01/2016
|-
|LTT 15278
|Zholobov Enterprise
|
|18/01/2016
|}

== 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.
</gallery>

== References ==
<references />

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