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{{ShipInfobox
{{ShipInfobox
| image              = Vulture_-_Profile.png
| image              = Vulture-ship-flying-sideview.png
| manufacturer        = Core Dynamics
| manufacturer        = Core Dynamics
| cost                = 4,925,615  
| yearsproduced      = 3301-Present
| type                = Combat
| cost                = 4,925,615
| insurance          = 246,280
| factionreq          =
| factionrank        =
| expansionreq        =
| landingpad          = Small
| dimensions          = 43.1m x 34.7m x 12.3m
| seats              = 2
| multicrew          = Yes
| fighterhangar      = No
| hullmass            = 230
| masslock            = 10
| armour              = 288
| armourhardness      = 55
| shields            = 293
| heatcapacity        = 237
| fuelcapacity        = 8
| manoeuvrability    = 5
| topspeed            = 215
| topspeed            = 215
| boostspeed          = 348
| maxtopspeed        = 244
| manoeuvrability    = 9
| boostspeed          = 349
| shields            = 293
| maxboostspeed      = 397
| armour              = 288
| jumprange          = 8.12
| hullmass            = 230
| maxjumprange        = 22.36
| cargocapacity      = 8
| cargocapacity      = 8
| fuelcapacity        = 8
| maxcargocapacity    = 60
| jumprange          = 7.93
| utility            = 4
| utility            = 4
| small              =  
| small              =  
| medium              =  
| medium              =  
| large              =2  
| large              = 2
| huge                =  
| huge                =  
| size1              = 2
| size1              = 4
| size2              = 1
| size2              = 1
| size3              =  
| size3              =  
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| size7              =  
| size7              =  
| size8              =  
| size8              =  
| landingpad         = Small
| reservedic         = 1× Class 5 [[Military Compartment]]
| type                = Heavy Fighter
|scooptimised=No}}
| maxjumprange        = 22.36
{{quote|Core Dynamics pushed its expertise to the limit when creating the Vulture, employing sophisticated techniques to integrate two large hardpoints into the ship's compact frame. The manufacturer also graced the Vulture with powerful lateral thrusters, allowing it to evade incoming fire while dealing significant damage, and making it particularly deadly in combat.|In-Game Description}}
| dimensions          = 43.1m x 34.7m x 12.3m
The '''Vulture''' is a small [[Ships|ship]] produced by [[Core Dynamics]]. Featuring two large [[hardpoints]], the Vulture primarily serves as a heavy space-superiority fighter that packs serious firepower into a relatively small frame, offsetting its limited weapon count and unimpressive top speed. It excels in strike missions against larger, well-defended targets, and its nimble flight characteristics make it equally devastating against smaller targets. Although the Vulture has difficulty adapting to roles other than [[combat]] due to limited internal compartments, this has not stopped it from becoming a preferred personal [[Smuggler|transport]] for those who like to project a certain attitude in their dealings. Modified Vultures are also used as dropships by [[Frontline Solutions]] and other (para)military forces such as [[Omnipol]].
|maxboostspeed = 397|masslock = 10|maxtopspeed = 244}}
 
{{quote|The Vulture space superiority fighter sacrifices hardpoint flexibility for manoeuvrability. Advanced manufacturing techniques have allowed the Vulture to integrate large hardpoints into its relatively small frame, offsetting the ship's limited weapon count, but its nimble flight characteristics make it equally devastating against smaller targets. A limited cargo and passenger capability has not stopped it becoming a preferred personal transport for those who like to project a certain attitude in their dealings.|In-Game Description}}
==Overview==
In combat, the Vulture is a powerful small-sized ship. It is capable of easily staying out of the firing range of tougher ships like [[Anaconda]]s or [[Python]]s and its two large hardpoints are capable of dishing out fairly heavy damage. Moreover, since class 3 weapons tend to have a higher [[Armour Hardness#Armour Pierce Ratings|Armour-Pierce Rating]], this allows the Vulture to overcome the higher [[Armour Hardness]] generally found in larger ships. As such, the Vulture can be a capable anti-large-ship specialist, while smaller ships can be utterly dominated in seconds even without engineering. However, the low number of hardpoints means weapons such as [[Missile Rack|Missiles]], [[Mine Launcher|Mines]], [[Torpedo Pylon|Torpedoes]] or [[Railgun]]s are not viable as they have limited ammo capacities and are not all available in Class 3. This limits the Vulture to only conventional weaponry. As for weapon mount types, both fixed and gimballed mounts are viable, but turreted mounts are inadvisable due to their higher power consumption, lower damage and that they don't take advantage of the Vulture's agility.


The '''Vulture''' is a heavy space superiority [[:Category:Fighters|fighter]].
Defensively, the Vulture has impressive statistics on paper. It possesses the highest base shield and armour strengths out of all small sized ships, it has very good internal compartments, and it has four utility mounts, the same as larger ships such as Python and [[Federal Gunship]]. The Vulture's biggest defensive drawback is its limited power capacity, however, and this greatly limits viable loadout choices and requires smart [[module priority control]]. Another disadvantage of the Vulture is its speed, which is lower than most other small sized ships and even some medium sized ships. This makes it a struggle to catch up to targets and keep under fire. The Vulture's deficient speed is mitigated by formidable manoeuvrability, which is second only to the [[Eagle]].


With its two large [[hardpoint]]s, the Vulture sports superb fire power for its relatively small frame. Although it lacks top speed compared to other ships, its lateral thrusters put the ship among the most agile and manoeuvrable fighters, thus allowing for more powerful lateral slides and vertical hops.
The Vulture suffers from overspecialization and is unsuited for any role other than combat. As an anti-[[Thargoid]] ship, it is effective against [[Thargoid Scout]]s, particularly when using turreted AX weaponry. However, its low number of hardpoints limits its use of additional weapons such as the [[Remote Release Flak Launcher]], leaving it without many options to deal with [[Thargoid Interceptor]]s. Furthermore, its cargo capacity is much lower than other ships in its price range, making it an extremely inefficient trader. However, its agility allows it to collect cargo more easily, even without [[Limpet Controller/Collector|Collector Limpets]]. Lastly, the Vulture has sub-par jump range with a maximum potential of 22.36 ly without engineering, the second-lowest of any small ship. This not only hampers its ability as an explorer, but also makes traveling to [[Interstellar Factors]] to clear bounties a chore.


The Vulture's main drawback is its limited power capacity given the two large hardpoints and the excessive amounts of utility mounts and internal compartments on offer, which can be counteracted to a degree by smart [[module priority control]] and sacrifices in the loadout choice.
Overall the Vulture functions as a small [[Fer-de-Lance]]: unbeaten in sheer power for its size but is one of the worst ships in any other role. Because it is so limited to [[Bounty Hunting]] it has very few options and makes a poor single vessel for a commander to fly and the [[Asp Explorer]] or [[Keelback]] may be more appealing due to their multi-purpose ability.


The two large hardpoints are located above and behind the cockpit, about halfway down the hull of the ship. They are well suited for any type of [[weapons|weapon]] mount — fixed, gimballed, or turreted — and capable of shooting at targets even slightly underneath the waterline of the hull. A loadout of two fixed weapons may have slight issues with converging on smaller targets like [[Sidewinder]]s, [[Eagle]]s, or [[Hauler]]s.
[[File:Convergence vulture.png|thumb|250px|Vulture hardpoints convergence]]
The Vulture's two large hardpoints are located above and behind the cockpit, about halfway down the hull of the ship. Due to the spacing between the hardpoints, a loadout of two fixed weapons may have slight issues with converging on smaller targets. The Vulture also has two pilot seats and can accommodate [[Multicrew]]. The pilot's station is on the centerline of the ship. The auxiliary station is offset to the port side above and behind the pilot's station. Since turreted mounts are a poor match for the Vulture and it cannot mount a [[Fighter Hanger]], it is not a recommended choice for a Multicrew ship.


The Vulture''For the full list of stations, click "Expand" in the "Discount" column.''
==Purchase Locations==
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{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"
! System
! System
! Station
! Station
! Date Seen
! Date Seen
!Notes
! Discount
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|Kou Hua
|Shinrarta Dezhra
|Olahus Hub
|Jameson Memorial
|Dec. 31, 2015
|Always available
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|10% discount
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|44 B Ophiuchi
|Brestla
|Feustel Gateway
|i Sola Prospect
|June 6, 2015
|Always available
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|20% surcharge
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|72 Ophiuchi
|G 35-15
|Vernadsky City
|Cugnot Terminal
|January 03, 2016
|Nov. 12, 2021
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|15% discount
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|Autahenetsi
|Maikoro
|Artyukhin Ring
|Hawking Port
|May 31, 2015
|Dec. 7, 2019
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|15% discount
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|Aktzin
|Feoktistov Station
|January 1, 2016
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|Alioth
|Melbourne Park
|April 2, 2015
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|Alpha Fornacis
|Clement Station
|February 18, 2016
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|Arjung
|Hel
|Hiyya Orbital
|Jones Orbital
|March 10, 2015
|Dec. 7, 2019
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|BD+24 1451
|Marshburn Terminal
|April 23, 2015
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|Belobog
|AL-Haytam City
|May 16, 2015
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|Beta-1 Tucanae
|Adams Orbital
|March 1, 2015
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|Bolos
|Vizcaino Horizons
|May 16, 2015
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|Brani
|Barsanti Enterprises
|June 6, 2015
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|Bugayaman System
|Asprin Orbital
|April 25, 2015
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|Cadupi
|Grunsfeld Station
|May 13, 2015
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|CD-34 9020
|Back Enterprise
|June 1, 2015
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|CD-72 190
|Phillips Terminal
|October 5, 2015
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|Cocijo
|Harry Moore & Co
|July 19, 2015
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|Cockaigne
|Ottley's Landing
|March 1, 2015
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|Diaguandri
|Ray Gateway
|February 24, 2016
|15% discount
|15% discount
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|-
|Dvorsi
|Ix
|Chernykh Ring
|Scully-Power Station
|October 3, 2015
|Dec. 7, 2019
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|Faust 68
|Slipher Hub
|March 18, 2015
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|Freng
|Bear City
|April 03, 2016
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|Furbaide
|Effinger Port
|March 15, 2015
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|Fusang System
|Cleve Vision
|May 6, 2015
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|G 126-31
|Dobrovolski Ring
|March 1, 2015
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|G 122-60
|Watts Enterprise
|October 17, 2015
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|Gacrux
|Ramanujan Terminal
|May 10, 2015
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|Gacrux
|Schrodinger Dock
|May 10, 2015
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|Guy
|Mondeh Terminal
|October 25, 2015
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|Hai Chan
|Sladek Dock
|August 1, 2015. None Listed on 4/27/16 visit.
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|Hanggardi
|Henricks Gateway
|October 26, 2015
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|Heheng
|Onufriyenko
|April 23, 2015. None listed on 5/29/16 visit.
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|HIP 20277
|Fabian City
|August 31, 2015. None listed on 12/8/15 visit.
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|Ho Hsi
|Hand Ring
|April 12, 2015
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|Indra
|Wakata Dock
|May 29, 2015
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|Kakas
|Kube-McDowell
Enterprise
|March 24, 2016
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|Kaliki
|Oren City
|June 25, 2015
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|Kamaki
|Shinjo Station
|March 23, 2015
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|Komovoy
|Silves Dock
|March 20, 2015
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|Kurmodiae
|Virchow Dock
|July 23, 2015
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|Kurrae
|Camm Market
|January 20, 2016
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|Lambda-2 Phoenicis
|First station
|March 1, 2015
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|-
|Lalande 6320
|Stephen Young's Academy
|February 23, 2016
|15% discount
|15% discount
|-
|-
|LAWD 80
|EZ Aquarii
|Caverlari Station
|Magnus Gateway
|March 1, 2015
|Dec. 7, 2019
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|-
|LHS 235
|Lushertha
|Shatalov Gateway
|Cook Ring
|April 17, 2015
|Dec. 7, 2019
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|LHS 531
|CF 464
|Nelson Terminal
|Bartini Enterprise
|May 17, 2015
|Dec. 7, 2019
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|LHS 1212
|Urvane
|Bramah Port
|Lee Dock
|April 25, 2015
|Dec. 7, 2019
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|LHS 3447
|LHS 331
|Worldridg Terminal
|Dyr Enterprise
|December 6, 2015
|Dec. 7, 2019
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|LHS 3564
|Zaraluvul
|Froude Emterprise
|Plexico Ring
|May 24, 2015
|Dec. 7, 2019
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|Lombi
|Guaras
|Xin Hub
|Klimuk Ring
|June 13, 2015
|May 4, 2020
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|Lorden
|Roentgen Horizons
|March 1, 2015
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|LP 861-12
|Artyukhin Terminal
|April 20, 2015
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|LTT 7421
|Lukyanenko Vision
|December 27, 2015
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|LTT 7548
|Boltzmann Gateway
|May 10, 2015
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|LTT 15278
|Zholobov Enterprise
|April 27, 2015
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|LTT 15574
|Haxel Port
|December 16, 2015
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|Lugh
|Hartsfield Market
|March 21, 2015
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|Lulus
|Riazuddin Station
|August 19, 2015
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|Malarhones
|Kurtz Dock
|March 29, 2015
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|Mildeptu
|Buchli City
|June 6, 2015
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|Mundjiga
|Sagan Port
|May 1, 2015
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|Nahua
|Fuller Vision
|April 17, 2015
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|Nanomam
|Hahn Gateway
|June 6, 2015
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|Nariansan
|Burkin Hub
|May 15, 2015
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|Nu Kuni
|Piazzi Hub
|Dez 03, 2015
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|Njikan
|Smeaton Port
|March 1, 2015
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|NLTT 19808
|Ford Dock
|July 19, 2015
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|Okinura
|Fisher Terminal
|February 23, 2016
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|Olcae
|Jones Gateway
|August 20, 2015
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|Oxossi
|Shinjo Station
|March 1, 2015
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|Q1 Eridani
|Windt Terminal
|March 18, 2015
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|Parjanya
|Volterra Enterprise
|October 13, 2015
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|Perkana
|Dann Vision
|July 21, 2015
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|ROSS 733
|Strekalov Gateway
|May 23, 2015
[None listed on 17th December 2015 visit]
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|Saktsak
|Bursch Enterprise
|June 29, 2015
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|Sanuma
|Dunyach Orbital
|March 1, 2015
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|Sherones
|Whitford Port
|September 17, 2015
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|Skadjalini
|Matthaus Olbers Enterprise
|March 19, 2015
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|Sol
|Daedalus
|May 12, 2016
|10% discount
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|Sowiio
|Shaw Port
|April 6, 2015
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|STHA 181
|Andreas Hub
|June 3, 2015
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|Trongbanza
|Orbik Vision
|October 16, 2015
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|Tujia
|Napier Hub
|July 16, 2015
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|TZ Arietis
|Snyder Enterprise
|March 1, 2015
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|Vaka
|Zenbei Oribital
|October 5, 2015
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|Vequess
|Agnews' Folly
|April 6, 2015
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|Wolf 906
|Herbert Dock
|March 1, 2015
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|Wong Guin
|Heiles Terminal
|January 3, 2016
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|Wuli
|Behnken Gateway
|March 1, 2015
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|Xihe
|Zhen dock
|March 28, 2015
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|Yembo
|Naddoddur Terminal
|April 12, 2015
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|Yama
|Akers Hub
|May 6, 2015
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|Yenistani
|Johri Terminal
|September 14, 2015
|
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|Zaragas
|Jenner Hub
|March 26, 2015
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|}
|}


==Default Loadout==
==Outfitting==
Ship loadouts can be [[Outfitting|outfitted]] in various ways at certain stations. Listed below is the default loadout for the Vulture.
{{Main|Outfitting}}


{| style="text-align: center; font-size: 88%; line-height: 1.3em;" class="article-table" border="1"
All ships are customisable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the Vulture.
 
{| class="article-table" style="text-align: center;" border="1"
! style="text-align: center;" | Category
! style="text-align: center;" | Category
! style="text-align: center;" | Default System
! style="text-align: center;" | Default System
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! style="text-align: center;" | Max Class
! style="text-align: center;" | Max Class
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[Hardpoint|Large Hardpoint]]
| rowspan="2" | Large [[Hardpoint]]
| [[Pulse Laser]] || F || 1 || 3
| [[Pulse Laser]] || F || 1 || 3
|-
|-
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| [[Fuel Tank]] [x8] || C || 3 || 3
| [[Fuel Tank]] [x8] || C || 3 || 3
|-
|-
| rowspan="5" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
| rowspan="9" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
| [[Shield Generator]] || E || 5 || 5
| [[Shield Generator]] || E || 5 || 5
|-
| ''Empty'' (M) || -- || -- || 5
|-
|-
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x8] || E || 3 || 4
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x8] || E || 3 || 4
|-
|-
| [[Discovery Scanner|BDS]] || E || 1 || 2
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
|-
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 1
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 1
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| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 1
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 1
|-
|-
| style="text-align: left" colspan="5" | ''Note: L = Loaned, [x#] = Capacity, BDS = Basic Discovery Scanner''
| [[Advanced Docking Computer]] || E || 1 || 1
|-
| [[Supercruise Assist]] || E || 1 || 1
|-
| (PAS) || I || 1 || 1
|}
|}
*''(L) = Loaned Module''
*''[x#] = Capacity''
*''(PAS) = Reserved solely for the [[Planetary Approach Suite]] or [[Advanced Planetary Approach Suite]]''
*''(M) = [[Military Compartment]] reserved for [[Hull Reinforcement Package]], [[Module Reinforcement Package]], [[Shield Cell Bank]], [[Guardian Shield Reinforcement Package]], [[Guardian Hull Reinforcement Package]], or [[Guardian Module Reinforcement Package]]''
==Notes==
*The Vulture was added to ''Elite Dangerous'' in the 1.2 [[Wings]] update released on March 10, 2015.
*The Vulture has an available 16 piece cosmetic [[Livery|ship kit]] that can be purchased from the [https://www.frontierstore.net/usd/game-extras/elite-dangerous-game-extras/vulture-ship-kit-16-pieces.html Frontier store] which allows you to "remodel your ship in your personal style". The ship kit does not affect gameplay.
==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The Vulture was originally priced at 21,925,615 CR. After an outcry from the community that it was overpriced, Frontier lowered the cost of the Vulture to 4,925,615 CR.
*The Vulture was originally priced at 21,925,615 CR. After an outcry from the community that it was overpriced, Frontier lowered the cost of the Vulture to 4,925,615 CR.
 
==Videos==
<gallery>
File:Raw Power - Elite Dangerous Vulture
File:A man stands in the darkness... Elite Dangerous Vulture ad
File:Vulture - Core Dynamics Elite Dangerous
File:Multi-crew Vulture Cinematic (GONE VIOLENT)
File:The Vulture Elite Dangerous
File:Vulture flight practice - Elite Dangerous
</gallery>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery orientation="square">
<gallery>
55a03fc3-a8c2-4801-8d7e-929cac0eec44.jpg|Vulture cockpit
File:Vulture-ship-flying-sideview.png|Vulture ship flying sideview
KAk0vhG.png|Vulture Hud, slight limited visibility in the front due to the fenders around the cockpit
File:Vulture in Agriculture Station.jpg|Vulture with ship kit in Agriculture Station
e4TgoDv.png|Vulture side shot
File:55a03fc3-a8c2-4801-8d7e-929cac0eec44.jpg|Vulture cockpit
1DItvQM.png|Vulture front
File:KAk0vhG.png|Vulture Hud, slight limited visibility in the front due to the fenders around the cockpit
BFfNG8t.png|Vulture rear
File:Vulture-Cockpit-Overview.png|Vulture cockpit overview
oQ0HpRZ.png|Vulture Docked
File:Bp-vulture.png|Core Dynamics Vulture Blueprint
Screenshot_0021.jpg|"Out of the sun" Vulture
File:Vulture-Cockpit-Star-Rise.png|Vulture cockpit and star rise
Screenshot_0171sm.jpg|Vulture Top View, Vibrant Purple
File:Vulture Canopy Breach.jpg|Vulture Canopy Breach
Ship1.png|Vulture underside, Red Vibrant Paint applied.
BFwkICj.jpg|Vulture with Tactical Ice paint applied
Elite0007.jpg |Vulture Top view
Cobra meets the mighty Vulture.JPG|Cobra Mk. III meets the mighty Vulture
Vulture landed on HIP 22286 4.PNG|Vulture landed on planet 4 in HIP 22286
Screenshot_0017.jpg|Vulture 17jpg
File:Vulture_firing_at_horizon.png
File:Chrome_vulture_under_different_star_light.jpg | A Chrome Paintjob Vulture as seen under different star types light
File:Vulture0001.jpg | Red Vibrant Paintjob on Vulture
File:VultureFridgeMode.jpg | Cockpit view when heat is very low
</gallery>
</gallery>


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