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| manufacturer        = Faulcon DeLacy
| manufacturer        = Faulcon DeLacy
| yearsproduced      = 3310-Present
| yearsproduced      = 3310-Present
| type                = Multipurpose
| type                = Multirole
| cost                =  
| cost                =1,989,461
| insurance          =  
| insurance          =99,473
| factionreq          =  
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| hullmass            =150  
| hullmass            =150  
| masslock            =8  
| masslock            =8  
| armour              =180
| armour              =324
| armourhardness      =40  
| armourhardness      =40  
| shields            =160
| shields            =235
| heatcapacity        =245  
| heatcapacity        =245  
| fuelcapacity        =16  
| fuelcapacity        =16  
| manoeuvrability    =5  
| manoeuvrability    =5  
| topspeed            =290
| topspeed            =294
| maxtopspeed        =  
| maxtopspeed        =336
| boostspeed          =410
| boostspeed          =415
| maxboostspeed      =  
| maxboostspeed      =476
| jumprange          =16.79  
| jumprange          =16.79  
| maxjumprange        =34.46
| maxjumprange        =34.55
| cargocapacity      =12  
| cargocapacity      =12  
| maxcargocapacity    =110  
| maxcargocapacity    =110  
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| reservedic          =  
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{{quote|The latest model of an iconic ship design. Faulcon deLacy presents the Cobra Mk V as an improvement upon prior iterations in almost every way. A multi-purpose vessel, the Mk V offers impressive exploration, trade and combat role performance for its size and price point. Enhanced compatibility with overcharged Frame Shift Drives introduces the Cobra series to the latest era of aerospace technology.|In-Game Description}}
{{quote|The latest model of an iconic ship design. Faulcon deLacy presents the Cobra Mk V as an improvement upon prior iterations in almost every way. A multi-purpose vessel, the Mk V offers impressive exploration, trade and combat role performance for its size and price point. Enhanced compatibility with overcharged Frame Shift Drives introduces the Cobra series to the latest era of aerospace technology.|In-Game Description}}


The '''Cobra Mk V''' is a small multirole [[Ships|ship]] produced by [[Faulcon DeLacy|Faulcon Delacy]]. Early access for [[ARX]] began on 12 Dec 2024.<ref name=":1">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jkYZGFzpgo Elite Dangerous REVEAL: Colonisation Details & Cobra MK5 Full Specs] - YouTube - 27 Nov 2024</ref><ref name=":2" /><ref name=":4">[https://x.com/EliteDangerous/status/1866134902975897626 Cobra Mk V update - Elite Dangerous] - X (Twitter) - 9 De 2024</ref>
The '''Cobra Mk V''' is a small multirole [[Ships|ship]] manufactured by [[Faulcon DeLacy|Faulcon Delacy]]. Early access for [[ARX]] began on 12 Dec 2024.<ref name=":1">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jkYZGFzpgo Elite Dangerous REVEAL: Colonisation Details & Cobra MK5 Full Specs] - YouTube - 27 Nov 2024</ref><ref name=":2" /><ref name=":4">[https://x.com/EliteDangerous/status/1866134902975897626 Cobra Mk V update - Elite Dangerous] - X (Twitter) - 9 Dec 2024</ref> The ship became purchasable with [[credits]] on 24 Apr 2025 for all Odyssey owners.<ref>[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/galnet/cobra-mk-v-enters-full-production Cobra Mk V Enters Full Production] - [[Galnet]] - 24 Apr 2025</ref>


==Overview==
==Overview==
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<ref name=":3">[https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2289337034 Frontier Unlocked #10] - Twitch - 30 October 2024</ref> With exceptional cargo capacity for its size, the Cobra MK V is by far the best small ship for the trading and mining roles, and arguably the best in its price range, almost matching the Type 6 in cargo capacity while having a better range of hard points, allowing it to equip all available mining tools.
<ref name=":3">[https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2289337034 Frontier Unlocked #10] - Twitch - 30 October 2024</ref> With exceptional cargo capacity for its size, the Cobra MK V is by far the best small ship for the trading and mining roles, and arguably the best in its price range, almost matching the Type 6 in cargo capacity while having a better range of hard points, allowing it to equip all available mining tools.


In combat, the Cobra Mk V excels, outclassing its own predecessors and all other small ships with the exception of the Vulture. Compared to the Vulture, the Cobra is faster, but the Vulture surpasses it in armour, manoeuvrability, shields and firepower. The Cobra is, however, more versatile and considerably less expensive than the specialized Vulture.
In combat, the Cobra Mk V excels, outclassing its own predecessors and all other small ships with the exception of the Vulture. Compared to the Vulture, the Cobra is faster, but the Vulture surpasses it in armour, manoeuvrability, shields and firepower, generally making it the superior ship in combat. The Cobra is, however, more versatile and considerably less expensive than the specialized Vulture, and its greater speed allows it to easily disengage and escape any losing engagement.


With a well above average jump range and a relatively low price point, the Cobra also performs admirably as an explorer, once again beating out its predecessors and most other small ships, but is slightly outclassed in jump range by the cheaper Dolphin and significantly outclassed by the equally priced Diamondback Explorer. However, the Cobra's arguably superior optional internals, including a class 5, as well as its greater visibility, improved manoeuvrability and two multi crew seats arguably make it more attractive in the role despite the lower maximum range.
With a well above average jump range and a relatively low price point, the Cobra also performs admirably as an explorer, once again beating out its predecessors and most other small ships, but is slightly outclassed in jump range by the cheaper Dolphin and significantly outclassed by the equally priced Diamondback Explorer. However, the Cobra's arguably superior optional internals, including a class 5, as well as its greater visibility, improved manoeuvrability and two multi crew seats arguably make it more attractive in the role despite the lower maximum range.


[[File:Convergence cobra mk v.png|thumb|250px|Cobra Mk V hardpoints convergence]]
The Cobra Mk V has three medium hardpoints, one on top of the ship behind the cockpit and two underneath towards the front of the wings, and two small hardpoints, on top of the ship roughly even with the pilot's seat.


== Purchase Locations==
== Purchase Locations==
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==Outfitting==
==Outfitting==
{{main|Outfitting}}
{{main|Outfitting}}
All ships are highly customizable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the Cobra Mk III.
All ships are highly customizable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the Cobra Mk V.


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| rowspan="2" |[[Hardpoint|Small Hardpoint]]
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|Reactor Bay
|Reactor Bay
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|Thrusters Mounting
|Thrusters Mounting
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|Frame Shift Drive Housing
|Frame Shift Drive Housing
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|Environment Control
|Environment Control
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|Power Coupling
|Power Coupling
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|[[Power Distributor]]||E||4||4
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|Sensor Suite
|Sensor Suite
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|Fuel Store
|Fuel Store
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| rowspan="11" |[[Internal Compartment]]s
| rowspan="11" |[[Internal Compartment]]s
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|[[Shield Generator]]||C||4||5
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|[[Advanced Docking Computer]]||E||1||2
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|[[Supercruise Assist]]||E||1||1
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File:Elite Dangerous Cobra Mk5 Mining Builds - Guide
File:Elite Dangerous Cobra Mk5 Mining Builds - Guide
File:Cobra MkV Combat Build -4K VR-
File:Cobra MkV Combat Build -4K VR-
File:Elite Dangerous - Cobra MkV- first fly, comparison to Cobra Mk3-Vulture, jumper-speed-combat checks
File:Elite Dangerous - Cobra MkV SRB-de-Rail- fast hulltank combat build
File:Elite Dangerous- Odyssey - Exploration Montage - Episode 22
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File:Cobra Mk V ship launch 1.jpg|Cobra Mk V ship launch
File:Cobra Mk V ship launch 1.jpg|Cobra Mk V ship launch
File:Cobra Mk V Golden.jpg|Cobra Mk V with golden paint job
File:Cobra Mk V Golden.jpg|Cobra Mk V with golden paint job
File:Cobra Mk V Cockpit 1.jpg|Cobra Mk V Cockpit
File:Cobra Mk V Top-down View.jpeg|Cobra Mk V Top-down View by Drachenherz
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