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'''Ship manufacturers''' (or aerospace manufacturers) are companies that research, design, build and maintain starships that operate in the atmosphere and space. Each manufacturer differs fundamentally in their origin, design philosophy and market position.

== Overview ==
[[Faulcon DeLacy]] is responsible for iconic and versatile ships like the [[Sidewinder]], [[Cobra Mk III]], [[Python]], [[Anaconda]] and [[Anaconda Mk II]]. [[Core Dynamics]] is the primary military contractor for the [[Federation]]. They build heavily armored combat and tactical ships like the [[Vulture]], [[Eagle]], and the [[Federal Corvette]]. [[Gutamaya]] is the luxury and high-performance shipbuilder for the [[Empire]]. They're known for sleek, white-hulled ships with high top speeds like the [[Imperial Courier]], [[Imperial Clipper]], and [[Imperial Cutter]]. [[Lakon Spaceways]] is based primarily in the [[Alliance]]. Lakon specializes in rugged cargo, transport, and long-range exploration vessels such as the [[Type-6 Transporter|Type-6]], [[Type-9 Heavy]], [[Asp Explorer]], and [[Diamondback Explorer]]. [[Zorgon Peterson]] is a subsidiary of DeLacy that focuses on aggressive, combat-oriented ships like the [[Fer-de-Lance]] and the [[Mamba]]. [[Saud Kruger]] specializes in passenger liners and luxury cruise ships, such as the [[Dolphin]], [[Orca]], and [[Beluga Liner]]. [[Brewer Corporation]] is known for large-scale utility and infrastructure builds, including massive mobile bases like the [[Drake-Class Carrier|Drake]] and [[Javelin-Class Carrier|Javelin-Class Fleet Carriers]].

== Companies ==
These are major ship building companies.
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible" border="1"
!Name
!Description
!Type
!Logo
|-
|[[Brewer Corporation]]
|Independent manufacturer of Stations, weapons platforms, and capital ships.
|[[Colonisation Ship]], [[Drake-Class Carrier]], [[Javelin-Class Carrier]]
|[[File:Brewer_Corporation_Logo.png|200x200px]]
|-
|[[Core Dynamics]]
|Federal manufacturer of ships, skimmers, and ship modules based in Sol.
|[[Eagle]], [[F63 Condor]], [[Farragut-Class Battle Cruiser]], [[Federal Assault Ship]], [[Federal Corvette]], [[Federal Dropship]], [[Federal Gunship]], [[Kestrel Mk II]], [[Vulture]]
|[[File:Core_Dynamics_Logo.png|200x200px]]
|-
|[[Faulcon DeLacy]]
|Independent manufacturer of ships and equipment that is based in Reorte.
|[[Anaconda]], [[Anaconda Mk II]], [[Cobra Mk III]], [[Cobra Mk IV]], [[Cobra Mk V]], [[Krait Mk II]], [[Krait Phantom]], [[Nomad]], [[Python]], [[Python Mk II]], [[Sidewinder]], [[Taipan]], [[Viper Mk III]], [[Viper Mk IV]]
|[[File:Faulcon_DeLacy_Logo.png|200x200px]]
|-
|[[Frontline Solutions]]
|Independent mercenary company that offers Conflict Zone missions and manufacturers ships.
|[[Operation Runner]]
|[[File:Frontline Solutions Logo Banner.png|200x200px]]
|-
|[[Gutamaya]]
|Imperial manufacturer of ships and various equipment.
|[[Gu-97]], [[Corsair]], [[Imperial Clipper]], [[Imperial Courier]], [[Imperial Cutter]], [[Imperial Eagle]], [[Majestic-Class Interdictor]]
|[[File:Gutamaya_Logo.png|200x200px]]
|-
|[[Lakon Spaceways]]
|Allied manufacturer of ships and equipment based in Alioth.
|[[Alliance Challenger]], [[Alliance Chieftain]], [[Alliance Crusader]], [[Asp Explorer]], [[Asp Scout]], [[Diamondback Explorer]], [[Diamondback Scout]], [[Keelback]], [[Type-6 Transporter]], [[Type-7 Transporter]], [[Type-8 Transporter]], [[Type-9 Heavy]], [[Type-10 Defender]], [[Type-11 Prospector]]
|[[File:Lakon_Spaceways_Logo.png|200x200px]]
|-
|[[Saud Kruger]]
|Independent corporation based in Bedaho that manufactures luxury passenger ships and equipment.
|[[Beluga Liner]], [[Dolphin]], [[Narwhal Liner]], [[Orca]]
|[[File:Saud_Kruger_Logo.png|200x200px]]
|-
|[[Zorgon Peterson]]
|Independent manufacturer of ships and equipment, subsidiary of Faulcon DeLacy.
|[[Adder]], [[Caspian Explorer]], [[Fer-de-Lance]], [[Hauler]], [[Lynx Highliner]], [[Mamba]], [[Mandalay]], [[Panther Clipper Mk II]]
|[[File:Zorgon_Peterson_Logo.png|200x200px]]
|}

== Market share ==
On 19 September 3300, [[GalNet]] published a Ship Sales Services Report about the market share per [[Ship manufacturers|ship manufacturer]].<ref name=":4">[https://inara.cz/elite/galnet/27/?page=2 Ship Sales Service Report - 19 SEP 3300 - Galnet - Inara]</ref>
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible" border="1"
!Ship manufacturer
!Percentage<ref name=":4" />
!Date
|-
|[[Faulcon DeLacy]]
|41.6%
|19 Sep 3300
|-
|[[Zorgon Peterson]]
|26%
|19 Sep 3300
|-
|[[Core Dynamics]]
|13.6%
|19 Sep 3300
|-
|Other
|18.8%
|19 Sep 3300
|}
The three most popular ships in 2019 were the [[Cobra Mk III]], [[Asp Explorer]] and the [[Python]].<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/EliteDangerousOfficial/photos/the-three-most-popular-ships-in-2019-were-the-cobra-mk-iii-asp-explorer-and-pyth/10162665921565564/ Most popular ships in 2019] - Elite Dangerous on Facebook - https://archive.vn/Ga3f1 - 19 Dec 2019</ref>

== References ==
[[Category:Corporations]]
[[Category:Manufacturers]]
[[Category:Ships]]