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{{ShipInfobox
| image               = Cobra4.jpg
| manufacturer        = Faulcon DeLacy
| cost                = 379,718
| topspeed            = 280
| boostspeed          = 400
| maneuverability     = 6
| shields             = 80
| armour              = 120
| hullmass            = 180
| cargocapacity       = 18
| fuelcapacity        = 16
| jumprange           = 
| utility             = 2
| small               = 2
| medium              = 2
| large               = 
| huge                = 
| size1               = 
| size2               = 3
| size3               = 
| size4               = 3
| size5               = 
| size6               = 
| size7               = 
| size8               = 
| landingpad          = Small
}}
{{quote|The Cobra Mk III is a classic all purpose ship found throughout human space.  The model was first built in Lave Cowell & MgRath shipyard in Lave in 3100.  Despite its age it remains a popular ship for lone pilots who value its balance of carrying capacity and ability in combat.|In-Game Description}}

The '''Cobra Mk. III''' is a larger and more popular version of the Cobra Mk. I. It was first seen in service in 3100 AD, originally manufactured by Cowell & McGrath Shipyard, Lave. Since Cowell & McGrath's acquisition by Faulcon de Lacey it is now branded as an FdL made ship.

The Cobra's carrying capacity, being more than double that of the [[Hauler]], and its cost, being almost one third that of the [[Lakon Type 6]], makes it a logical stepping stone for aspiring traders as there is no other ship capable of hauling more cargo at the Cobra's size and cost. In addition to its large cargohold it has much better combat potential than freighters and can oftentimes defend itself or run away from hostile [[interdiction]]s. What's more is that the Cobra is an ideal craft to plunder the space lines in for a [[pirate]] or [[smuggler]] due to the Cobra's ample capacity for loot, the ability to outrun any other ship currently released, and its relatively low heat signature.

The downside of this ship is the combat ability relative to other ships. For bounty hunters who are attempting to tackle skilled opponents the [[Cobra]] can be outmaneuvered by [[Eagle]]s and [[Viper]]s while being easily outgunned by [[Python]]s and [[Anaconda]]s.

==Specifications==
{| class="article-table" border="1"
|-
! Insurance:
| 18,985 CR
|-
! Type:
| Medium Multipurpose
|-
! Crew:
| 2
|-
! Cargo Capacity:
| 18 (Max 60)
|-
! Dimensions:
| 40m x 20m x 9m (estimated)
|-
! Upgraded Hyperspace Range:
| 22.53 Ly 
|}

==Purchase Locations==
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"
! System
! Station
! Date
|-
| Alioth
| Irkutsk
| 1.06
|-
| Mullag
| Garfinkle City
| Gamma 1.04
|-
| Orrere
| Sharon Lee Free Port
| Version 1.03
|-
| Rakapila
| Stone Enterprise
| Version 1. 2
|-
| Magec
| Trumpler Dock
| Gamma 1.04
|-
| Chemaku
| Crampton Port
| Gamma 1.0
|-
| Eravate
| Cleve Hub
| 2014-12-19
|-
| Kappa Fornacis
| Harvestport
| 2015-01-04
|-
| FK5-2550
| Samokutyayev Dock
| 2014-12-21
|-
| Hyperion
| Joliot-Curie Port
|
|-
| Wyrd
| Gareth Edwards Park
| Version 1.03
|-
| Ovid
| Bradfield Orbital
| Gamma 1.04
|-
| SOL
| Titan City
Mars High
| Gamma 1.0
Gamma 1.05
|-
| Breksta
| Legendre Ring
| Gamma 1.02
|-
| Tote
| Whitelaw Enterprise
| Gamma 1.03
|-
| Branglal
| Skripochka Gateway
| Gamma 1.05
|-
| LHS 336
| Klimuk Station
| Full release
|-
| LHS 3505
| Olivas City
| Version 1.03
|-
| GD 219
| McKee Ring
| Version 1.03
|-
| Chlevit
| Leonov City
|
|-
| Sorbago
| Hencke Orbital
| Version 1.0
|-
| Turir
| Brooks Terminal
|
|-
| Ualapalor
| Rochon Ring
| 2015-01-20
|-
| Lo Pegasi
| Garcia Station
|
|-
| V1688 Aquilae
| Littlewood Terminal
|
|-
| Cebalrai
| Hornblower Dock
| Version 1.04
|-
| Ross 754
| Dana Gateway
| 2015-01-20
|-
| Frigga
| Henson Ring
| 2015-01-20
|-
| Afli
| Pu City
| Feb 15, 2015
|-
| Afli
| Quetelet Dock
| Feb 15, 2015
|-
| Dulos
| Wilson Ring
| Feb 15, 2015
|}

==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 article-table-selected" 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
|-
| [[Hardpoint|Small Hardpoint]]
| --

<nowiki>--</nowiki>
|
<nowiki>--</nowiki>

<nowiki>--</nowiki>
| --

<nowiki>--</nowiki>
| 1
1
|-
| [[Hardpoint|Medium Hardpoint]]
| [[Pulse Laser]]
[[Pulse Laser]]
|
F

F
| 1
1
| 2
2
|-
| Utility Mount
| --

<nowiki>--</nowiki>
|
<nowiki>--</nowiki>

<nowiki>--</nowiki>
| --

<nowiki>--</nowiki>
|
0

0
|-
| [[Bulkheads]]
| [[Lightweight Alloys]]
|H
| 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
| 3
| 3
|-
| Power Coupling
| [[Power Distributor]]
|E
|3
|3
|-
| Sensor Suite
| [[Sensors]]
|E
| 3
| 3
|-
| Fuel Store
| [[Fuel Tank]]
|C
| 4
| 4
|-
| [[Internal Compartment]]s
| [[Shield Generator]]

[[Cargo Rack]]

[[Cargo Rack]]

Empty Slot

[[Cargo Rack]]

[[Discovery Scanner|Basic&nbsp;DS]]
|
E

E

E

<nowiki>--</nowiki>

E

E
| 4

3

3

<nowiki>--</nowiki>

1

1
| 4

4

4

2

2

2
|}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Cobra2.jpg
CobraMkIII Cockpit Screensh.jpg
EliteDangerousCobra.jpg.jpg
Peek of the week 10.png
PlanetaryLanding 2.jpg
</gallery>

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[[Category:Multipurpose]]