Sidewinder - Revision history

Fandom>Univero: updated credits price

2026-10-16T12:57:33Z

updated credits price

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	\| type = Multirole		\| type = Multirole
	\| cost = 32,~~000~~		\| cost = 28,080
	\| insurance = 1,600		\| insurance = 1,600
	\| factionreq =		\| factionreq =

Fandom>Univero: /* Gallery */

2026-09-10T11:00:43Z

Gallery

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	File:Sidewinder Wallpaper Render.jpg\|Sidewinder Wallpaper Render		File:Sidewinder Wallpaper Render.jpg\|Sidewinder Wallpaper Render
	~~File:Sidewinder MkI Blueprint.png\|Sidewinder blueprint~~
	File:Sidewinder Schematic.jpg\|Sidewinder blueprint 2		File:Sidewinder Schematic.jpg\|Sidewinder blueprint 2
	File:Blueprint-sidewinder.png\|Faulcon DeLacy Sidewinder Blueprint		File:Blueprint-sidewinder.png\|Faulcon DeLacy Sidewinder Blueprint

Fandom>Univero: housekeeping old gray model images

2026-09-10T10:57:26Z

housekeeping old gray model images

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	File:Sidewinder MkI Blueprint.png\|Sidewinder blueprint		File:Sidewinder MkI Blueprint.png\|Sidewinder blueprint
	File:Sidewinder Schematic.jpg\|Sidewinder blueprint 2		File:Sidewinder Schematic.jpg\|Sidewinder blueprint 2
	~~File:Construction Sidewinder.png~~
	~~File:Construction Sidewinder front.png~~
	~~File:Construction Sidewinder back.png~~
	~~File:Construction Sidewinder bottom.png~~
	File:Blueprint-sidewinder.png\|Faulcon DeLacy Sidewinder Blueprint		File:Blueprint-sidewinder.png\|Faulcon DeLacy Sidewinder Blueprint
	File:Sidewinder-MkI-in-CQC.png\|Sidewinder in CQC		File:Sidewinder-MkI-in-CQC.png\|Sidewinder in CQC

Fandom>Univero: added image = Sidewinder Wallpaper Render.jpg

2026-09-10T10:52:33Z

added image = Sidewinder Wallpaper Render.jpg

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	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
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			File:Sidewinder Wallpaper Render.jpg\|Sidewinder Wallpaper Render
	File:Sidewinder MkI Blueprint.png\|Sidewinder blueprint		File:Sidewinder MkI Blueprint.png\|Sidewinder blueprint
	File:Sidewinder Schematic.jpg\|Sidewinder blueprint 2		File:Sidewinder Schematic.jpg\|Sidewinder blueprint 2

Fandom>Univero: added image = Sidewinder Mining.jpg

2026-09-10T10:40:16Z

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	File:Sidewinder Mk I Cockpit View.jpg\|Sidewinder cockpit view		File:Sidewinder Mk I Cockpit View.jpg\|Sidewinder cockpit view
	File:Sidewinder atmospheric planet.jpg\|Sidewinder and atmospheric planet		File:Sidewinder atmospheric planet.jpg\|Sidewinder and atmospheric planet
			File:Sidewinder Mining.jpg\|Sidewinder mining
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Fandom>Univero: added image = Sidewinder atmospheric planet.jpg

2026-07-13T07:14:50Z

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	File:Sidewinder-MkI-mining.png\|Sidewinder mining		File:Sidewinder-MkI-mining.png\|Sidewinder mining
	File:Sidewinder Mk I Cockpit View.jpg\|Sidewinder cockpit view		File:Sidewinder Mk I Cockpit View.jpg\|Sidewinder cockpit view
			File:Sidewinder atmospheric planet.jpg\|Sidewinder and atmospheric planet
	</gallery>		</gallery>

Fandom>Univero: Sidewinder (removed "Mk I") on the ED website it's called just Sidewinder

2026-04-26T01:55:24Z

Sidewinder (removed "Mk I") on the ED website it's called just Sidewinder

Fandom>Univero: Univero moved page Sidewinder Mk I to Sidewinder: Misspelled title: It's just called "Sidewinder" on the official Elite Dangerous website

2026-04-26T01:52:39Z

Univero moved page Sidewinder Mk I to Sidewinder: Misspelled title: It's just called "Sidewinder" on the official Elite Dangerous website

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Fandom>JKPwnage: oops, CoM5 exists now

2026-01-10T07:22:08Z

oops, CoM5 exists now

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	The Sidewinder Mk I is a low-cost starter craft given to newly-licensed pilots. In the event that a pilot loses their current ship, they can elect to accept a Sidewinder on loan from the [[Pilots Federation]] if they are unable to afford a replacement for the destroyed ship or do not want a replacement.		The Sidewinder Mk I is a low-cost starter craft given to newly-licensed pilots. In the event that a pilot loses their current ship, they can elect to accept a Sidewinder on loan from the [[Pilots Federation]] if they are unable to afford a replacement for the destroyed ship or do not want a replacement.

	Although the Sidewinder is cheap, it is not harmless, and is one of the most agile ships available. In particular, it can out-turn most other ships, being topped in that category only by the [[Eagle MkII\|Eagle Mk II]] and [[~~Vulture~~]], and has solid lateral thrust. It is, however, one of the slowest-moving and weakest-hulled ships available. Only the [[Anaconda]] and certain dedicated trading ships have slower maximum speeds, and only the Eagle Mk II has a weaker hull.		Although the Sidewinder is cheap, it is not harmless, and is one of the most agile ships available. In particular, it can out-turn most other ships, being topped in that category only by the [[Eagle MkII\|Eagle Mk II]], [[Vulture]], and [[Cobra Mk V]], and has solid lateral thrust. It is, however, one of the slowest-moving and weakest-hulled ships available. Only the [[Anaconda]] and certain dedicated trading ships have slower maximum speeds, and only the Eagle Mk II has a weaker hull.

	The Sidewinder is therefore an acceptable ship in [[combat]], but lacks firepower. When flying one, using its excellent turning to lock opponents into circling matches, and burning away opposite of the enemy to escape are advised tactics. When fighting a Sidewinder, keep it at range and lay down heavy fire if the current ship cannot outmanoeuvre it, and it should be destroyed quickly; with a ship that can keep up with its turning, close in and blast away, making sure to stay away from its front. While it has terrible damage output, it still beats out Hauler for damage and is better than [[Type-6 Transporter]] and [[Dolphin]] in combat, due to superior mobility and cheaper price.		The Sidewinder is therefore an acceptable ship in [[combat]], but lacks firepower. When flying one, using its excellent turning to lock opponents into circling matches, and burning away opposite of the enemy to escape are advised tactics. When fighting a Sidewinder, keep it at range and lay down heavy fire if the current ship cannot outmanoeuvre it, and it should be destroyed quickly; with a ship that can keep up with its turning, close in and blast away, making sure to stay away from its front. While it has terrible damage output, it still beats out Hauler for damage and is better than [[Type-6 Transporter]] and [[Dolphin]] in combat, due to superior mobility and cheaper price.

Fandom>Univero: added image = Sidewinder Mk I Cockpit View.jpg

2026-01-07T14:01:41Z

added image = Sidewinder Mk I Cockpit View.jpg

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	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
	<gallery>		<gallery>
	Sidewinder MkI Blueprint.png\|Sidewinder Mk I blueprint		File:Sidewinder MkI Blueprint.png\|Sidewinder Mk I blueprint
	Sidewinder Schematic.jpg\|Sidewinder Mk I blueprint 2		File:Sidewinder Schematic.jpg\|Sidewinder Mk I blueprint 2
	Construction Sidewinder.png		File:Construction Sidewinder.png
	Construction Sidewinder front.png		File:Construction Sidewinder front.png
	Construction Sidewinder back.png		File:Construction Sidewinder back.png
	Construction Sidewinder bottom.png		File:Construction Sidewinder bottom.png
	Blueprint-sidewinder.png\|Faulcon DeLacy Sidewinder Blueprint		File:Blueprint-sidewinder.png\|Faulcon DeLacy Sidewinder Blueprint
	Sidewinder-MkI-in-CQC.png\|Sidewinder Mk I in CQC		File:Sidewinder-MkI-in-CQC.png\|Sidewinder Mk I in CQC
	Sidewinder-MkI-front-docked.png\|Sidewinder Mk I front docked		File:Sidewinder-MkI-front-docked.png\|Sidewinder Mk I front docked
	Sidewinder-MkI-heat-vents-and-neutron-star.png\|Sidewinder Mk I heat vents and a neutron star		File:Sidewinder-MkI-heat-vents-and-neutron-star.png\|Sidewinder Mk I heat vents and a neutron star
	Sidewinder-MkI-mining.png\|Sidewinder Mk I mining		File:Sidewinder-MkI-mining.png\|Sidewinder Mk I mining
			File:Sidewinder Mk I Cockpit View.jpg\|Sidewinder Mk I cockpit view
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	File:Sidewinder Wallpaper Render.jpg\|Sidewinder Wallpaper Render		File:Sidewinder Wallpaper Render.jpg\|Sidewinder Wallpaper Render
	~~File:Sidewinder MkI Blueprint.png\|Sidewinder blueprint~~
	File:Sidewinder Schematic.jpg\|Sidewinder blueprint 2		File:Sidewinder Schematic.jpg\|Sidewinder blueprint 2
	File:Blueprint-sidewinder.png\|Faulcon DeLacy Sidewinder Blueprint		File:Blueprint-sidewinder.png\|Faulcon DeLacy Sidewinder Blueprint

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	{{quote\|The Sidewinder is a multipurpose ship manufactured by Faulcon DeLacy. Its versatility and comparatively low price point have made it popular with novice pilots, but the Sidewinder's reputation as an entry-level vessel should not be seen as a sign of inferiority - it is one of the most manoeuvrable ships on the market. \|In-Game Description}}		{{quote\|The Sidewinder is a multipurpose ship manufactured by Faulcon DeLacy. Its versatility and comparatively low price point have made it popular with novice pilots, but the Sidewinder's reputation as an entry-level vessel should not be seen as a sign of inferiority - it is one of the most manoeuvrable ships on the market. \|In-Game Description}}
	The '''Sidewinder ~~Mk I~~''' is a small [[Ships\|ship]] produced by [[Faulcon DeLacy]]. The Sidewinder was originally released in 2982 as a light support ship and lacked any jump capability until the advent of the [[Frame Shift Drive]], which was compact enough to allow jump-capable versions to be produced. As a small, inexpensive vessel designed to tackle a variety of roles, including [[Trader\|light transport]] and [[combat]], the Sidewinder is often the first ship that a newly-registered [[Pilots Federation]] pilot will fly and own. Its dependability, versatility, and agility combine to make it a useful all-rounder and an excellent choice for green and experienced pilots alike. Some [[independent]] navies still use the Sidewinder as fighters and patrol craft, and it is also one of the four vessels permitted in the [[CQC Championship]].<ref>[http://elite-dangerous.wikia.com/wiki/File:Sidewinder_MkI_Blueprint.png Sidewinder MkI Blueprint]</ref><ref>[https://external-preview.redd.it/2-788XSoonvLU02erelKNABO5i4fQVSSHa4a9EIK-50.jpg?auto=webp&s=44bbd82aebd607fe30f9d91135c2550e88c51483 Sidewinder MkI In-Game Description (pre-September Update)]</ref>		The '''Sidewinder''' is a small [[Ships\|ship]] produced by [[Faulcon DeLacy]]. The Sidewinder was originally released in 2982 as a light support ship and lacked any jump capability until the advent of the [[Frame Shift Drive]], which was compact enough to allow jump-capable versions to be produced. As a small, inexpensive vessel designed to tackle a variety of roles, including [[Trader\|light transport]] and [[combat]], the Sidewinder is often the first ship that a newly-registered [[Pilots Federation]] pilot will fly and own. Its dependability, versatility, and agility combine to make it a useful all-rounder and an excellent choice for green and experienced pilots alike. Some [[independent]] navies still use the Sidewinder as fighters and patrol craft, and it is also one of the four vessels permitted in the [[CQC Championship]].<ref>[http://elite-dangerous.wikia.com/wiki/File:Sidewinder_MkI_Blueprint.png Sidewinder MkI Blueprint]</ref><ref>[https://external-preview.redd.it/2-788XSoonvLU02erelKNABO5i4fQVSSHa4a9EIK-50.jpg?auto=webp&s=44bbd82aebd607fe30f9d91135c2550e88c51483 Sidewinder MkI In-Game Description (pre-September Update)]</ref>

	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Sidewinder ~~Mk I~~ is a low-cost starter craft given to newly-licensed pilots. In the event that a pilot loses their current ship, they can elect to accept a Sidewinder on loan from the [[Pilots Federation]] if they are unable to afford a replacement for the destroyed ship or do not want a replacement.		The Sidewinder is a low-cost starter craft given to newly-licensed pilots. In the event that a pilot loses their current ship, they can elect to accept a Sidewinder on loan from the [[Pilots Federation]] if they are unable to afford a replacement for the destroyed ship or do not want a replacement.

	Although the Sidewinder is cheap, it is not harmless, and is one of the most agile ships available. In particular, it can out-turn most other ships, being topped in that category only by the [[Eagle MkII\|Eagle Mk II]], [[Vulture]], and [[Cobra Mk V]], and has solid lateral thrust. It is, however, one of the slowest-moving and weakest-hulled ships available. Only the [[Anaconda]] and certain dedicated trading ships have slower maximum speeds, and only the Eagle Mk II has a weaker hull.		Although the Sidewinder is cheap, it is not harmless, and is one of the most agile ships available. In particular, it can out-turn most other ships, being topped in that category only by the [[Eagle MkII\|Eagle Mk II]], [[Vulture]], and [[Cobra Mk V]], and has solid lateral thrust. It is, however, one of the slowest-moving and weakest-hulled ships available. Only the [[Anaconda]] and certain dedicated trading ships have slower maximum speeds, and only the Eagle Mk II has a weaker hull.
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	{{main\|Outfitting}}		{{main\|Outfitting}}

	All ships are highly customisable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the Sidewinder ~~Mk I~~.		All ships are highly customisable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the Sidewinder.

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	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
	*The Sidewinder ~~Mk I~~ is equipped with a [[DeLacy Spin Ionic MV]].		*The Sidewinder is equipped with a [[DeLacy Spin Ionic MV]].
	*The official [https://d1wv0x2frmpnh.cloudfront.net/elite/website/assets/English-PlayersGuide_v2.20-TheGuardians.pdf Elite Dangerous Player's Guide] explains the lore behind why players start with a loaned Sidewinder: ''"Every player starts as a new member of the [[Pilots Federation]]. After being notified of your successful membership a secret benefactor has a transmission delivered to you with a secure code. It gives you access to a starship account that's preconfigured with your credentials. This is how you gain an indefinitely loaned and insured Sidewinder. Behind this windfall is a secret organisation which seeks those with the potential to become real movers and shakers who can mould and shape the [[galaxy]]. This gift is a test so they can see whether you have those qualities."''<ref>[https://d1wv0x2frmpnh.cloudfront.net/elite/website/assets/English-PlayersGuide_v2.20-TheGuardians.pdf Elite Dangerous Player's Guide (2.2 - The Guardians)]</ref>		*The official [https://d1wv0x2frmpnh.cloudfront.net/elite/website/assets/English-PlayersGuide_v2.20-TheGuardians.pdf Elite Dangerous Player's Guide] explains the lore behind why players start with a loaned Sidewinder: ''"Every player starts as a new member of the [[Pilots Federation]]. After being notified of your successful membership a secret benefactor has a transmission delivered to you with a secure code. It gives you access to a starship account that's preconfigured with your credentials. This is how you gain an indefinitely loaned and insured Sidewinder. Behind this windfall is a secret organisation which seeks those with the potential to become real movers and shakers who can mould and shape the [[galaxy]]. This gift is a test so they can see whether you have those qualities."''<ref>[https://d1wv0x2frmpnh.cloudfront.net/elite/website/assets/English-PlayersGuide_v2.20-TheGuardians.pdf Elite Dangerous Player's Guide (2.2 - The Guardians)]</ref>

	== Trivia ==		== Trivia ==
	*The Sidewinder ~~Mk I~~ length (14.9 m) is similar to a General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon (15.06 m).<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nDYYYqrhp4 Elite ship scale 3.0]</ref>		*The Sidewinder length (14.9 m) is similar to a General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon (15.06 m).<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nDYYYqrhp4 Elite ship scale 3.0]</ref>
	*Larger ships such as Anaconda are capable of carrying a Sidewinder in-universe but this is currently not possible in-game.		*Larger ships such as Anaconda are capable of carrying a Sidewinder in-universe but this is currently not possible in-game.
	*On December 16, 2019, it was reported that the longest total distance travelled by a single Sidewinder was 167,277 LY, a feat accomplished by CMDR RinceWindCymru.<ref name="5th">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/celebrating-5-years-of-elite-dangerous.533151/ Frontier Forums: Celebrating 5 years of Elite Dangerous!]</ref>		*On December 16, 2019, it was reported that the longest total distance travelled by a single Sidewinder was 167,277 LY, a feat accomplished by CMDR RinceWindCymru.<ref name="5th">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/celebrating-5-years-of-elite-dangerous.533151/ Frontier Forums: Celebrating 5 years of Elite Dangerous!]</ref>
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	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
	<gallery>		<gallery>
	File:Sidewinder MkI Blueprint.png\|Sidewinder ~~Mk I~~ blueprint		File:Sidewinder MkI Blueprint.png\|Sidewinder blueprint
	File:Sidewinder Schematic.jpg\|Sidewinder ~~Mk I~~ blueprint 2		File:Sidewinder Schematic.jpg\|Sidewinder blueprint 2
	File:Construction Sidewinder.png		File:Construction Sidewinder.png
	File:Construction Sidewinder front.png		File:Construction Sidewinder front.png
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	File:Construction Sidewinder bottom.png		File:Construction Sidewinder bottom.png
	File:Blueprint-sidewinder.png\|Faulcon DeLacy Sidewinder Blueprint		File:Blueprint-sidewinder.png\|Faulcon DeLacy Sidewinder Blueprint
	File:Sidewinder-MkI-in-CQC.png\|Sidewinder ~~Mk I~~ in CQC		File:Sidewinder-MkI-in-CQC.png\|Sidewinder in CQC
	File:Sidewinder-MkI-front-docked.png\|Sidewinder ~~Mk I~~ front docked		File:Sidewinder-MkI-front-docked.png\|Sidewinder front docked
	File:Sidewinder-MkI-heat-vents-and-neutron-star.png\|Sidewinder ~~Mk I~~ heat vents and a neutron star		File:Sidewinder-MkI-heat-vents-and-neutron-star.png\|Sidewinder heat vents and a neutron star
	File:Sidewinder-MkI-mining.png\|Sidewinder ~~Mk I~~ mining		File:Sidewinder-MkI-mining.png\|Sidewinder mining
	File:Sidewinder Mk I Cockpit View.jpg\|Sidewinder ~~Mk I~~ cockpit view		File:Sidewinder Mk I Cockpit View.jpg\|Sidewinder cockpit view
	</gallery>		</gallery>