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| manufacturer = Faulcon DeLacy
| yearsproduced = 3100-Present
| type = MultipurposeMultirole
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{{quote|A true multipurpose ship, the Cobra Mk III can fit comfortably into a range of roles. In combat it can hit hard and - if necessary - make a swift exit, while its spacious cargo hold allows it to carry more than other ships of similar price and size. The Cobra is also a solid choice for explorers, boasting an ample fuel tank and six internal compartments.|In-Game Description}}
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The '''Cobra Mk III''' is a small [[Ships|ship]] manufactured by [[Faulcon DeLacy]]. A time-honoured and well-respected design, the Cobra Mk III debuted in 3100 under the banner of its original manufacturer, Cowell & MgRath of [[Lave]]. The company has since been acquired by Faulcon DeLacy, which produces the modern iteration of the Cobra Mk III. The ship is a popular choice among new pilots looking for a jack-of-all-trades at an affordable price, and even experienced and wealthy pilots are known to return to the Cobra Mk III later in their careers. DeLacy released an exclusive upgraded variant, the [[Cobra Mk IV]], in 3301.
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{{quote|The Cobra MkIII is a classic all-purpose ship found throughout human space. The model was first built in Lave Cowell & McGrath shipyard in Lave in 3100. Despite its age, it remains a popular ship for lone pilots who value its balance of carrying capacity and ability in combat.|In-Game Description}}
The '''Cobra MkIII''' is a larger and more popular version of the original Cobra MkI. It was first seen in service in 3100 AD, originally manufactured by Cowell & McGrath Shipyard, [[Lave]]. Since Cowell & McGrath's acquisition by [[Faulcon DeLacy]] it is now branded as a Faulcon DeLacy made ship.
 
==Overview==
The Cobra Mk III is an exceedingly popular ship for good reason: it is a small, low-cost multirole vessel capable of performing very well in any role, and essentially serves as a much cheaper [[Python]], making it a good stepping stone for every kind of pilot.
The pilot's seat of the Cobra MkIII is to the left of the centre of the ship, and has the co-pilot's to the right. It is a multipurpose ship and as such is designed to perform adequately in all roles.
 
The Cobra's carrying capacity, being more than double that of the [[Hauler]] and [[Adder]], and its cost, being almost one third that of the [[Type-6 Transporter|Type-6]], makes it a logical stepping stone for aspiring [[trader]]s as there is no other ship capable of hauling more cargo at the Cobra's size and cost. If the MkIV is not an option then it can remain viable due to its small landing pad requirment. In addition it has much better combat potential than freighters and can defend itself or run away from hostile [[interdiction]]s.
 
In combat the Cobra MkIII is quite potent. It has impressive damage output and defences for its price tier and it is very powerful when outfitted and engineered correctly, making it good at both Bounty Hunting and Pirating. The downside of this ship is the combat ability relative to other ships. For bounty hunters who are attempting to tackle skilled opponents the Cobra MkIII can be outmanoeuvred by [[Eagle MkII]]s and [[Viper MkIII]]s, however, its large cargo bay makes it more viable for pirates.
 
The Cobra MkIII is also a good and affordable [[explorer|exploration]] ship due to the sizeable [[Fuel Tank]] (16t) and the amount of [[Internal Compartment]]s which allows for the placement of the necessary exploration modules such as a [[Detailed Surface Scanner]], a [[Fuel Scoop]] and an [[Auto Field-Maintenance Unit]] without the need to remove the [[shield]]. The downside is its rather low Jump range compared to other ships. Hitting an average of only 29Ly it can be outranged by the much cheaper [[Adder]] and [[Hauler]], making it less viable for long haul trips.
 
In combat the Cobra Mk III is quite potent. It has impressive damage output and defences for its price tier and it is very powerful when outfitted and engineered correctly, making it good at both Bounty Hunting and Pirating. The downside of this ship is the combat ability relative to other ships. For bounty hunters who are attempting to tackle skilled opponents the Cobra Mk III can be outmanoeuvred by [[Eagle MkII|Eagle Mk II]]s and [[Viper MkIII|Viper Mk III]]s, however, its large cargo bay makes it more viable for pirates.
As a [[Miner]] the MkIII is very effective. More hardpoints, compartments and cargo space than the Adder make it very effective at its job and can even bring along [[Limpet]]s due to the extra space. It can be a good stepping stone for Miners until the [[Keelback]] becomes an option.
 
The Cobra's carrying capacity, being more than double that of the [[Hauler]] and [[Adder]], and its cost, being almost one third that of the [[Type-6 Transporter]], makes it a logical stepping stone for aspiring [[trader]]s as there is no other ship capable of hauling more cargo at the Cobra's size and cost. If the [[Cobra MkIV|Cobra Mk IV]] is not an option then it can remain viable due to its small landing pad requirement. In addition it has much better combat potential than freighters and can defend itself or run away from hostile [[interdiction]]s.
Overall the Cobra MkIII is a very popular ship for good reason; it is a jack-of-all-trades capable of performing very well in any role and essentially functions as a much cheaper [[Python]], making it a good stepping stone for every kind of player.
 
The Cobra Mk III is also a good and affordable [[explorer|exploration]] ship due to the sizeable 16t [[Fuel Tank]] and the amount of [[Internal Compartment]]s which allows for the placement of the necessary exploration modules such as a [[Detailed Surface Scanner]], a [[Fuel Scoop]] and an [[Auto Field-Maintenance Unit]] without the need to remove the [[shield]]. The downside is its rather low jump range compared to other ships, which averages at 29 LY and can be surpassed by the much cheaper Adder and Hauler.
The weapon hardpoints are located as follows: 2 medium hardpoints in front of cockpit on top of ship, 2 small hardpoints on the underside of the ship. The distance between the two small hardpoints is sizable, which may cause some trouble when mounting multiple fixed weapons since it's hard to hit with all of them at the same time.
 
As a [[miner]], the Mk III is very effective. The Mk III's additional hardpoints, compartments, and cargo space compared to the Adder make it very effective at its job, and it can even bring along [[Limpet]]s due to the extra space. It is an excellent early choice for miners until they can afford a [[Keelback]].
An upgraded version named the [[Cobra MkIV]] was released alongside [[Horizons]]. It sacrifices mobility for more armour and damage output as well as more internal compartments. It is only avaible to PC and Xbox players who bought the expansion during its first year.
 
[[File:Convergence cobra3.png|thumb|250px|Cobra Mk III hardpoints convergence]]
The Cobra MkIII has an available 16 piece cosmetic ship kit that can be purchased from the [https://www.frontierstore.net Frontier store], allowing you to "remodel your ship in your personal style". The ship kit is purely cosmetic and does not affect gameplay in any way.
The weapon hardpoints are located as follows: two Class 2 hardpoints in front of the cockpit on the upper surface ship, and two Class 1 hardpoints on the underside of the ship. The distance between the two Class 1 hardpoints is sizable, which may cause some trouble when mounting multiple fixed weapons since it is hard to hit with all of them at the same time. The pilot's seat of the Cobra Mk III is to the left of the centre of the ship, and has the co-pilot's to the right.
 
==Purchase Locations==
''More purchase locations can be found on [https://inara.cz/elite/nearest-outfitting/?formbrief=1&pa3%5B%5D=xship25&ps1=Sol&pi18=0&pi19=0&pi17=2&pi2=1 Inara.cz]''
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==Outfitting==
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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 MkIII.
 
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==Trivia==
* The Cobra MkIIIMk III has the most amount of [[Livery]] options of any ship. Somewhat ironically, the [[Cobra MkIV|Cobra Mk IV]] has the fewest.
* The Cobra MkIIIMk III has gone through several design iterations. An example of an older iteration from over a century ago can be found at a crash site at the coordinates -54.3, -50.3 on HIP 12099 1 B. It was the personal ship of the famed CMDR [[John Jameson]], who was hired by the [[Intergalactic Naval Reserve Arm]] near the end of the first [[Thargoid]] conflict to deploy the [[mycoid]] bio-weapon against the alien invaders. CMDR Jameson's ship was secretly sabotaged by INRA to ensure he did not return from his mission, however.
*As of December 16, 2019, the Cobra Mk III was one of the three most popular ships in ''Elite Dangerous'', the other two being the [[Asp Explorer]] and the [[Python]].<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>
 
==Videos==
<gallery>
File:Ship Introducing Cobra Mk III - Elite Dangerous Short cinematic video
File:Don%27t_Trifle_a_Cobra_-_Elite_Dangerous_Cobra_MKIII
File:Cobra MkIII - Faulcon DeLacy Elite Dangerous
File:Ship_Introducing_Cobra_Mk_III_-_Elite_Dangerous_Short_cinematic_video
File:Building a Cobra MKIII
File:Cobra_MkIII_-_Faulcon_DeLacy_Elite_Dangerous
File:Cobra Mk III by CMDR Bomon
File:Elite_Dangerous_-_Flying_The_Black_Flag
File:ELITE DANGEROUS 2.3 CAMERA PLAY
File:Building_a_Cobra_MKIII
File:Elite_Dangerous_-_Cobra_mkIII_Interiors_Boxed_Edition
File:Cobra_Mk_III_Edition
File:Elite_Dangerous_-_Mercenarius_CTRL_%2B_ALT_%2B_SPACE_2017
File:Cobra_Mk_III_by_CMDR_Bomon
File:ELITE_DANGEROUS_2.3_CAMERA_PLAY
File:The Cobra Mk3 Elite Dangerous
File:The Cobra MK3 Review - A Ship to be Respected -Elite Dangerous-
File:Mostly Melancholious
File:History of the Cobra- The Ship That Defined Elite Dangerous
</gallery>
 
==Gallery==
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File:CobraMkIIICobra CockpitMkIII ScreenshED Alliance.jpg|Cobra Mk III
File:EliteDangerousCobra.jpg.jpg
File:Peek of the week 10.png
File:PlanetaryLanding 2.jpg|Atmospheric planet with alien life official art
File:Elite- Dangerous-Atmospheric-Planet-Cobra--Fan- Key Art 2020 Wide.pngjpg|AtmosphericED PlanetKey Art and2020 awith Cobra fanMk artIII
File:Cobra 1.png
File:Cobra 3.png
File:cobra_touchdown.png|Cobra on the surface of a planet
File:Cobra MK III - Profile.png
File:Cobra orange ignition.jpeg|A different angle on a Cobra Mk III with Orange Ignition Paintjob
File:Screenshot_0304.jpg
File:Bp-cobra-mk-3.png|Faulcon DeLacy Cobra Mk III Blueprint
File:Cobra_orange_ignition.jpeg |A different angle on a Cobra MkIII with Orange Ignition Paintjob
File:Cobra-MkIII-ship-Cockpit.png|Cobra-Mk III cockpit and pilot
20160806004756_1.jpg|A Cobra III with the Lunar Paint Fuel Scooping.
File:Medusa.png |A Cobra MkIII with Medusa paintjob
File:3333456.png|Pirate cobra
File:12466x1787.jpg |A Cobra MkIII with ship kit equipped
File:12405x3654.jpg |A Cobra MkIII with ship kit equipped
File:11459x5792.jpg |A Cobra MkIII with ship kit equipped
File:12439x1398.jpg |A Cobra MkIII with ship kit equipped
File:bp-cobra-mk-3.png|Faulcon DeLacy Cobra Mk III Blueprint
File:1458138484_Atmosfera.png|Cobra MK3 enters the atmosphere
Cobra-MkIII-ship-Cockpit.png|Cobra-MkIII cockpit and pilot
File:Cobra-Cockpit.png|Cobra Cockpit
File:Cobra-Walking-Pilot-Scale.png|Cobra walking pilot scale
File:Cobra-MkIII-Cockpit-Outside.png|Cobra MkIIIMk III cockpit from the outside
File:Evolution-of-the-Cobra-Ship-Elite-Universe.png|Evolution of the Cobra
File:Pilot-Standing-Cobra-mk3.png|Pilot Standing in a Cobra Mk3Mk III
File:Cobra-MkIII-C2-Fragment-Cannons.png|Cobra MkIIIMk III with C2 Fragment Cannons
File:Cobra-MkIII-ship-and-Christmas.png|Cobra MkIIIMk III ship and Christmas
File:Elite-Dangerous-Premiere-Cobra-Model.jpg|ED Premiere Cobra Mk III model
File:Screenshot 431.jpg|Secondary pilot seat for Multicrew
File:ED-Odyssey-Desert-Planet-Cobra-mk3.png|A Cobra Mk III flying through atmosphere in ''Elite Dangerous: Odyssey''
File:Cobra Mk III beam lasers.jpg|Cobra Mk III beam lasers
File:Cobra Mk III Norway Paintjob.jpg|Cobra Mk III with Norway Paintjob.
File:Orbis Station and Cobra Mk III.jpg|Orbis Station and Cobra Mk III
File:Cobra Mk III Repair Limpet.png|Cobra Mk III and Repair Limpet
File:Cobra Mk III and Flight Operations Megaship.jpg|Cobra Mk III and Flight Operations Megaship
File:Cobra Mk III vs Thargoid Interceptor 3310.png|Cobra Mk III vs Thargoid Interceptor 3310
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