Kestrel Mk II - Revision history

Fandom>Univero: added video = Kestrel Mk II Cinematic Presentation - Elite Dangerous Odyssey -

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Fandom>Univero: added image = Kestrel Mk II Ventral.jpg

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	File:Kestrel Mk II above planet.jpg\|Kestrel Mk II above planet		File:Kestrel Mk II above planet.jpg\|Kestrel Mk II above planet
	File:Kestrel Mk II Bow and Hardpoints.jpg\|Kestrel Mk II bow and hardpoints		File:Kestrel Mk II Bow and Hardpoints.jpg\|Kestrel Mk II bow and hardpoints
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Fandom>Mgerchik at 16:19, 12 September 2026

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	[[Category:Core Dynamics]]		[[Category:Core Dynamics]]
	[[Category:Fighters]]		[[Category:Fighters]]

Fandom>Spudwalt at 04:30, 18 July 2026

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	The Mk II is a reimagining of the original Kestrel Airfighter of ''[[Frontier: Elite II]]''. The Kestrel was derived from an atmospheric fighter and featured high marks for acceleration. It was often used as a fast courier or, in large numbers, a planetary attack craft.		The Mk II is a reimagining of the original Kestrel Airfighter of ''[[Frontier: Elite II]]''. The Kestrel was derived from an atmospheric fighter and featured high marks for acceleration. It was often used as a fast courier or, in large numbers, a planetary attack craft.

			[[File:Convergence kestrel.png\|thumb\|250px\|Kestrel Mk II hardpoints convergence]]
	The Kestrel Mk II features a generous array of weapon [[Hardpoint\|hardpoints]]: two Class 1 hardpoints are located on both sides and slightly in front of the cockpit, one Class 3 hardpoint behind the cockpit on top of the fuselage, as well as two Class 3 hardpoints underneath the front wings. The ship also features four Utility Mounts.		The Kestrel Mk II features a generous array of weapon [[Hardpoint\|hardpoints]]: two Class 1 hardpoints are located on both sides and slightly in front of the cockpit, one Class 3 hardpoint behind the cockpit on top of the fuselage, as well as two Class 3 hardpoints underneath the front wings. The ship also features four Utility Mounts.

Fandom>Univero: added video = Kestrel Successful - Core claims Federal Navy interest (Elite Dangerous)

2026-07-15T18:50:37Z

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	File:Kestrel Mk II Review – Medium-Ship Firepower in a Small Frame - Elite Dangerous		File:Kestrel Mk II Review – Medium-Ship Firepower in a Small Frame - Elite Dangerous
			File:Kestrel Successful - Core claims Federal Navy interest (Elite Dangerous)
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Fandom>Univero: added image = Kestrel Mk II Bow and Hardpoints.jpg

2026-07-15T01:17:05Z

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			File:Kestrel Mk II Bow and Hardpoints.jpg\|Kestrel Mk II bow and hardpoints
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Fandom>Univero: Added image = Kestrel Mk II above planet.jpg

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Fandom>JKPwnage at 18:56, 28 June 2026

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	{{quote\|The Kestrel is a purpose-built combat fighter engineered for speed, agility and lethal efficiency. Its compact frame and high-thrust maneuverability make it exceptionally effective in close-combat, interception, and rapid strike operations. The ship's sharper handling and turn of speed is also complemented with its ability to handle supercharged FSDs. In the hands of a skilled fighter pilot the Kestrel will prove itself to be unmatched.\|In-Game Description}}		{{quote\|The Kestrel is a purpose-built combat fighter engineered for speed, agility and lethal efficiency. Its compact frame and high-thrust maneuverability make it exceptionally effective in close-combat, interception, and rapid strike operations. The ship's sharper handling and turn of speed is also complemented with its ability to handle supercharged FSDs. In the hands of a skilled fighter pilot the Kestrel will prove itself to be unmatched.\|In-Game Description}}

	The '''Kestrel Mk II''' is a small combat [[Ships\|ship]] produced by [[Core Dynamics]]. Designed with maximum agility in mind, the Kestrel is the most maneuverable ship to date.<ref name=":1">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNYo_yRsSws Kestrel Mk II Review – Medium-Ship Firepower in a Small Frame \| Elite Dangerous] - Mile 13 Gaming - YouTube - 22 Feb 2026</ref> Early access for [[ARX]] began on 24 February 2026.<ref name=":0">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf2wuh_09eo Elite Dangerous \| Developer Log - 16 February 2026] - YouTube</ref><ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-kestrel-mk-ii-update-out-now.645581/ Elite Dangerous \| Kestrel Mk II Update Out Now!] - 24 Feb 2026 - Frontier Forums</ref> It became available ~~for [[credits]] and~~ [[Elite Dangerous: Odyssey\|Odyssey]] owners on 25 June 2026.<ref name=":2">[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/galnet/kestrel-fighter-enters-full-production Kestrel Fighter Enters Full Production] - 25 June 2026 - Elite Dangerous</ref>		The '''Kestrel Mk II''' is a small combat [[Ships\|ship]] produced by [[Core Dynamics]]. Designed with maximum agility in mind, the Kestrel is the most maneuverable ship to date.<ref name=":1">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNYo_yRsSws Kestrel Mk II Review – Medium-Ship Firepower in a Small Frame \| Elite Dangerous] - Mile 13 Gaming - YouTube - 22 Feb 2026</ref> Early access for [[ARX]] began on 24 February 2026.<ref name=":0">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf2wuh_09eo Elite Dangerous \| Developer Log - 16 February 2026] - YouTube</ref><ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-kestrel-mk-ii-update-out-now.645581/ Elite Dangerous \| Kestrel Mk II Update Out Now!] - 24 Feb 2026 - Frontier Forums</ref> It became available to [[Elite Dangerous: Odyssey\|Odyssey]] owners for [[credits]] on 25 June 2026.<ref name=":2">[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/galnet/kestrel-fighter-enters-full-production Kestrel Fighter Enters Full Production] - 25 June 2026 - Elite Dangerous</ref>

	==Overview==		==Overview==

Fandom>Syntherios: filled in some numbers pulled from edsy

2026-06-26T19:47:11Z

filled in some numbers pulled from edsy

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	\| type = Combat		\| type = Combat
	\| cost = 12,525,276		\| cost = 12,525,276
	\| insurance =		\| insurance =713,691
	\| factionreq =		\| factionreq =
	\| factionrank =		\| factionrank =
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	\| masslock =		\| masslock =
	\| armour =126		\| armour =126
	\| armourhardness =		\| armourhardness =55
	\| shields =293		\| shields =293
	\| heatcapacity =		\| heatcapacity =276
	\| fuelcapacity =16		\| fuelcapacity =16
	\| manoeuvrability =8		\| manoeuvrability =8
	\| topspeed =278		\| topspeed =278
	\| maxtopspeed =		\| maxtopspeed =313
	\| boostspeed =342		\| boostspeed =342
	\| maxboostspeed =		\| maxboostspeed =418
	\| jumprange =13.32		\| jumprange =13.32
	\| maxjumprange =		\| maxjumprange =30.49
	\| cargocapacity =4		\| cargocapacity =4
	\| maxcargocapacity =70		\| maxcargocapacity =70

Fandom>Univero at 03:15, 26 June 2026

2026-06-26T03:15:38Z

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	{{quote\|The Kestrel is a purpose-built combat fighter engineered for speed, agility and lethal efficiency. Its compact frame and high-thrust maneuverability make it exceptionally effective in close-combat, interception, and rapid strike operations. The ship's sharper handling and turn of speed is also complemented with its ability to handle supercharged FSDs. In the hands of a skilled fighter pilot the Kestrel will prove itself to be unmatched.\|In-Game Description}}		{{quote\|The Kestrel is a purpose-built combat fighter engineered for speed, agility and lethal efficiency. Its compact frame and high-thrust maneuverability make it exceptionally effective in close-combat, interception, and rapid strike operations. The ship's sharper handling and turn of speed is also complemented with its ability to handle supercharged FSDs. In the hands of a skilled fighter pilot the Kestrel will prove itself to be unmatched.\|In-Game Description}}

	The '''Kestrel Mk II''' is a small combat [[Ships\|ship]] produced by [[Core Dynamics]]. Designed with maximum agility in mind, the Kestrel is the most maneuverable ship to date.<ref name=":1">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNYo_yRsSws Kestrel Mk II Review – Medium-Ship Firepower in a Small Frame \| Elite Dangerous] - Mile 13 Gaming - YouTube - 22 Feb 2026</ref> Early access ~~purchase with~~ [[ARX]] began on 24 February 2026.<ref name=":0">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf2wuh_09eo Elite Dangerous \| Developer Log - 16 February 2026] - YouTube</ref><ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-kestrel-mk-ii-update-out-now.645581/ Elite Dangerous \| Kestrel Mk II Update Out Now!] - 24 Feb 2026 - Frontier Forums</ref> It became available for [[credits]] and [[Elite Dangerous: Odyssey\|Odyssey]] owners on 25 June 2026.<ref name=":2">[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/galnet/kestrel-fighter-enters-full-production Kestrel Fighter Enters Full Production] - 25 June 2026 - Elite Dangerous</ref>		The '''Kestrel Mk II''' is a small combat [[Ships\|ship]] produced by [[Core Dynamics]]. Designed with maximum agility in mind, the Kestrel is the most maneuverable ship to date.<ref name=":1">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNYo_yRsSws Kestrel Mk II Review – Medium-Ship Firepower in a Small Frame \| Elite Dangerous] - Mile 13 Gaming - YouTube - 22 Feb 2026</ref> Early access for [[ARX]] began on 24 February 2026.<ref name=":0">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf2wuh_09eo Elite Dangerous \| Developer Log - 16 February 2026] - YouTube</ref><ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-kestrel-mk-ii-update-out-now.645581/ Elite Dangerous \| Kestrel Mk II Update Out Now!] - 24 Feb 2026 - Frontier Forums</ref> It became available for [[credits]] and [[Elite Dangerous: Odyssey\|Odyssey]] owners on 25 June 2026.<ref name=":2">[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/galnet/kestrel-fighter-enters-full-production Kestrel Fighter Enters Full Production] - 25 June 2026 - Elite Dangerous</ref>

	==Overview==		==Overview==

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	File:Kestrel Mk II with Weapons.jpg\|Kestrel Mk II with weapons		File:Kestrel Mk II with Weapons.jpg\|Kestrel Mk II with weapons
	File:Kestrel Mk II Features.jpg\|Kestrel Mk II Features		File:Kestrel Mk II Features.jpg\|Kestrel Mk II Features
	~~File:Kestrel Mk II in atmosphere.jpeg\|Kestrel Mk II at an icy body~~
	File:Kestrel Mk II above planet.jpg\|Kestrel Mk II above planet		File:Kestrel Mk II above planet.jpg\|Kestrel Mk II above planet
	File:Kestrel Mk II Bow and Hardpoints.jpg\|Kestrel Mk II bow and hardpoints		File:Kestrel Mk II Bow and Hardpoints.jpg\|Kestrel Mk II bow and hardpoints
			File:Kestrel Mk II in atmosphere.jpeg\|Kestrel Mk II at an icy body
			File:Kestrel Mk II Ventral.jpg\|Kestrel Mk II Ventral
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