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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 | 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== | ||
The Kestrel Mk II is an extremely agile fighter developed by Core Dynamics for the Federal Navy, intended to replace the aging fleet of [[Vulture|Vultures]], and counter [[Gutamaya]]'s new [[Corsair|Corsairs]]. | The Kestrel Mk II is an extremely agile fighter developed by Core Dynamics for the [[Federal Navy]], intended to replace the aging fleet of [[Vulture|Vultures]], and counter [[Gutamaya]]'s new [[Corsair|Corsairs]]. | ||
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. | ||
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The Kestrel Mk II also continues the trend of ships featuring unique modules. The Kestrel coincidentally features two modules exclusive to it: the Mk II Maneuvering Thrusters, and the Plasma Shock Accelerator Mk II. | The Kestrel Mk II also continues the trend of ships featuring unique modules. The Kestrel coincidentally features two modules exclusive to it: the Mk II Maneuvering Thrusters, and the Plasma Shock Accelerator Mk II. | ||
The Kestrel Mk II received the green light for full production and distribution on 25 June 3312.<ref name=":2" /> | |||
== Capabilities == | == Capabilities == | ||
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File:Elite Dangerous - more Kestrel's MkII combat builds and tests | File:Elite Dangerous - more Kestrel's MkII combat builds and tests | ||
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) | |||
File:Kestrel Mk II Cinematic Presentation - Elite Dangerous Odyssey - | |||
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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 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 in atmosphere.jpeg|Kestrel Mk II at an icy body | |||
File:Kestrel Mk II Ventral.jpg|Kestrel Mk II Ventral | |||
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