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{{ShipInfobox
{{ShipInfobox
| image              = Asp2.jpg
| image              = Asp Explorer - Profile.png
| manufacturer        = Lakon Spaceways
| manufacturer        = Lakon Spaceways
| yearsproduced      = 3300-Present
| type                = Multirole
| cost                = 6,661,153
| cost                = 6,661,153
| topspeed            = 250
| insurance          = 333,058
| boostspeed         = 340
| factionreq         =  
| manoeuvrability    = 6
| factionrank        =  
| shields            = 140
| expansionreq        =  
| armour              = 210
| landingpad          = Medium
| dimensions          = 56.5m x 51.3m x 19.7m
| seats              = 2
| multicrew          = Yes
| fighterhangar      = No
| hullmass            = 280
| hullmass            = 280
| cargocapacity      = 38
| masslock            = 11
| fuelcapacity        = 32  
| armour              = 378
| jumprange          = 13.12
| armourhardness      = 52
| shields            = 152
| heatcapacity        = 272
| fuelcapacity        = 32
| manoeuvrability    = 4
| topspeed            = 254
| maxtopspeed        = 290
| boostspeed          = 345
| maxboostspeed      = 395
| jumprange          = 14.10
| maxjumprange        = 38.19
| cargocapacity      = 38
| maxcargocapacity    = 130
| utility            = 4
| utility            = 4
| small              = 4
| small              = 4
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| large              =  
| huge                =  
| huge                =  
| size1              =  
| size1              = 1
| size2              = 2
| size2              = 2
| size3              = 3
| size3              = 3
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| size7              =  
| size7              =  
| size8              =  
| size8              =  
| landingpad         = Medium
| reservedic         =  
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{{quote|The Asp Explorer is the civilian version of the military model Asp Mk II's (which first saw service in 2878). Lakon Spaceways now owns the licence to construct these ships and has marketed them heavily at customers looking for their first multi-crewed ships. The ship class has earned a solid reputation for long range missions and those requiring some discretion.|In-Game Description}}
{{quote|Manufactured by Lakon Spaceways, the Asp Explorer is often marketed at pilots seeking their first multi-crew vessel. Its high jump range and wide, unobstructed cockpit canopy make it popular with explorers, but its versatility also makes it a viable choice for traders and combat pilots.|In-Game Description}}
The '''Asp Explorer''' is a medium [[Ships|ship]] produced by [[Lakon Spaceways]]. Agile, well-armed for its size, and capable of achieving high jump ranges, the Asp Explorer is a popular and affordable multirole vessel seen in ports across the galaxy that has earned a solid reputation for both long-range missions and those requiring some discretion. It is a civilian version of the military-spec [[Asp Mk II]], which first saw service in 2878. After obtaining the model's manufacturing license, Lakon Spaceways marketed them heavily at customers looking for their first multi-crewed ships. The vessel has become a mainstay among [[explorer]]s due to its versatility in [[outfitting]] and an open, unobstructed [[Ship Canopy|cockpit canopy]] that allows for some dramatic views. Even with its emphasis on exploration, the Asp Explorer's multirole capabilities also allow it to serve as an effective freighter or bounty hunting ship.


The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' has a high jump range relative to other ships in the game and thus is quite good for use as an exploration ship. It has six weapon [[hardpoint]]s and has a good turning radius for its size which makes the Asp good for more than just exploration. The Asp can act as a heavy-duty bounty hunting vessel due to its superb weapon capacity and good manoeuvrability for its size. [[Pirate]]s can also use the Asp to great effect because of the ample cargo capacity, heavy armament, long jump range and large mass (allowing it to charge its own [[Frame Shift Drive]] with minimal mass disruption while also mass disrupting the frame shift drive of most [[ships]]).
==Overview==
Although the Asp Explorer's name contains the word "Explorer", it is one of the most flexible ship models available in terms of outfitting potential, and an extremely popular choice for pilots who want to dabble in various activities. For a low-cost medium ship, it has a decent cargo capacity of 130 tonnes, surpassing the [[Type-6 Transporter]], and a surprisingly low hull mass for its size that allows it to achieve higher speeds than most dedicated [[Trader|trading]] vessels. With its six weapon [[hardpoint]]s, it can be built into a well-armed freighter or a pure fighter suitable for light or moderate [[combat]], but its combat ability is somewhat hampered by thinner armour and a prominent, damage-prone [[Ship Canopy|cockpit canopy]]. The Asp Explorer's best-known role is [[Explorer|exploration]], however, due to its considerable jump range, enough internal compartments to equip essential exploration modules, and the unobstructed views of the cosmos afforded by its canopy.


The main downside of this ship is the high initial purchase cost and high maintenance costs. Many roles that the Asp fills can be fulfilled with cheaper ships. An example would be pirating which can be done in a [[Cobra Mk. III|Cobra]] whose purchase cost is approximately 6.2 million fewer credits while still having a moderate cargo capacity and threatening weapon armament. Another example would be trading which can be done in a [[Lakon Type-6 Transporter|Lakon Type-6]] that has nearly the same cargo capacity, and costs approximately 5 million fewer credits. A further example would be bounty hunting which can be done better in a [[Vulture]] which is more manoeuvrable and costs 1.7 million credits less.
While the Asp Explorer packs a decent amount of firepower in the form of two Class 2 hardpoints and four Class 1 hardpoints, it lacks optimal heat dissipation, noticeably suffering in combat situations when equipped with thermal weaponry. This can also present difficulties during fuel scooping, especially when using a smaller [[Fuel Scoop]].


The {{PAGENAME}} can be purchased at a 20% discount at Irkutsk station in the Alliance capitol system of [[Alioth]].<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=122593 Discounted purchase price forum article]</ref>
[[File:Convergence aspx.png|thumb|250px|ASP Explorer hardpoints convergence]]
The Asp Explorer's six weapon hardpoints are located as follows: 2 medium hardpoints on the dorsal surface, 2 small hardpoints on the ventral surface on both sides of the cockpit, and 2 small hardpoints located directly beneath the cockpit. Due to the shape of the ship and the hardpoint locations, the medium hardpoints and small hardpoints share a small field of fire directly ahead. Pilots should be aware that turreted weapons in both medium hardpoints will have firing arcs above the cockpit where the pilot can generally see the target and the turrets' line of fire. However, turrets in all four small hardpoints will have firing arcs below the cockpit, where the target will tend to be obscured from the pilot's vision by the flight console and the floor.


==Specifications==
The primary pilot seat is located along the centerline of the ship on the bridge. A secondary pilot seat for [[Multicrew]] is located along the centerline of the ship below the bridge which is directly underneath the pilot's station. The Asp Explorer's [[Heat Vents]] are located on its central spine, in the area between its two fins.
{| class="article-table" border="1"
! Type
| Multipurpose
|-
! Crew
| 2
|-
! Maximum Cargo Capacity
| 128 T
|-
! Maximum Jump Range
| 34.91 LY
|-
! Dimensions (WxLxH)
| 45m x 60m x 15m (estimated)
|}


==Purchase Locations==
==Purchase Locations==
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"
|-
! System
! System
! Station
! Station
! Date Seen
! Date Seen
! Discount
|-
|-
|LFT 1300
|Shinrarta Dezhra
|Virchow Dock
|Jameson Memorial
|Mar 20, 2015
|Always available
|10% discount
|-
|-
| Aiabiko
|Brestla
| White Orbital
|i Sola Prospect
| Mar 13, 2015
|Always available
|20% surcharge
|-
|-
|Yembo
|Akkadia
|Naddoddur Terminal
|Calvin Lawrence
|Apr 12, 2015
|15 Oct 2020
|15% discount
|-
|-
| Alioth
|G 35-15
| Irkutsk
|Cugnot Terminal
| 1.06
|15 Oct 2020
|15% discount
|-
|-
| Andhrimi
|Lalande 4268
| Yurchikhin
|Lowry Ring
| Feb 28, 2015
|15 Oct 2020
|15% discount
|-
|-
|Belarsuk
|Dinda
|Kurland Hub
|Ravenclan's Astro Lab
|Mar 29, 2015
|15 Oct 2020
|15% discount
|-
|-
|Bragpurukab
|Kokary
|Zalyotin Hub
|Gidzenko Terminal
|Mar 22, 2015
|15 Oct 2020
|
|-
|-
| Bunda
|EQ Pegasi
| Faraday Ring
|Merbold Ring
| Dec 31, 2014
|15 Oct 2020
|
|-
|-
| Chapsugaibo
|Exioce
| Schlesinger City
|Miller Terminal
| Gamma 1.05
|15 Oct 2020
|
|-
|-
| FK5 2550
|Avalon
| Vela Ring
|Noctilux
| Gamma ?
|15 Oct 2020
|-
|
| FK5 2550
| Wundt Gateway
| Gamma 1.05
|-
| [[Guy]]
| [[Mondeh Terminal]]
| 16th Jan, 2015
|-
| Ho Hsien
| Dutton Station
| Jan 2, 2015
|-
| Kumata
| Vishweswarayya Enterprise
| Jan 1, 2015
|-
| LHS 2764A
| Low Orbital
| Gamma 2.0
|-
| Heike
| Brunel City
| Gamma 2.03
|-
|-
| Herthans
|LP 131-66
| Henry Vision
|Vasilyev Vision
|15 Oct 2020
|
|
|-
|-
| LHS 3505
|LHS 2764A
| Olivas City
|Low Orbital
| Apr 16, 2015
|15 Oct 2020
|-
| Kugay
| Shepherd Dock
| ? 1.03
|-
| Kamorin
| Godwin Vision
| ? 1.03
|-
| LFT 926
| Meredith City
| Dec 31, 2014
|-
| LP 908-11
| So-Yeon City
| Dec 29, 2014
|-
| Maljenni
| Bowsersox Enterprise
| Dec 31, 2014
|-
| Mizar
| Judson Station
| Gamma 1.05
|-
| Saktsak
| Bursch Enterprise
|
|
|-
|-
| Turir
|Sungai
| Brooks Terminal
|Willis Station
|25 Nov 2020
|
|
|-
| Uszaa
| Guest Installation
| Dec 31, 2014
|-
| Uoluskas
| Moisuc Dock
| Gamma 1.05
|-
| Lwen
| Oliver Enterprise
| Jan 2, 2015
|-
| Cauani
| Hardy City
| Jan 2, 2015
|-
| Zaonce
| Ridley Scott
| Jan 3, 2015
|-
| LTT 377
| Zoline Port
| Jan 03, 2015
|-
| Beta-1 Tucanae
| Adams Orbital
| Jan 03, 2015
|-
| Atlantis
| Kimura
| Jan 03, 2015
|-
| Altair
| Solo Orbiter
| Jan 05, 2015
|-
| Ba Babal
| Caryanda Orbital
| Jan 8, 2015
|-
| Beta Hydri
| Komovoy
| Jan 06, 2015
|-
| Black Mausoleum
| Silves Dock
| Jan 06, 2015
|-
| Zaragas
| Jenner Hub
| Jan 9, 2015
|-
| Sanuma
| Dunyach Orbital
| Jan 10, 2015
|-
| V1688 Aquilae
| Littlewood Terminal
| Jan 11, 2015
|-
| LHS 3447
| Dalton Gateway
| Jan 19, 2015
|-
| Aphra
| Beckman Terminal
| Feb 06, 2015
|-
| Frigga
| Henson Ring
| Feb 07, 2015
|-
| Abrog
| Thagard Ring
| Feb 07, 2015
|-
| Kokojina
| Ali Ring
| Feb 12, 2015
|-
| Gallemi
| Rabinowitz Vision
| Feb 14, 2015
|-
| Jera
| Moore Dock
| Feb 15, 2015
|-
| GD 219
| McKee Ring
| Feb 23, 2015
|-
| 41 Gamma Serpentis
| Kidman Settlement
| Feb 18, 2015
|-
| Una
| Hoard Orbital
| Feb 19, 2015
|-
|Malarhones
|Kurtz Dock
|Mar 29, 2015
|-
|BD-22 3573
|Khayyam Orbital
|Apr 11, 2015
|-
|Tiolce
|Gordom Terminal
|Apr 13, 2015
|-
|Siddha
|Meuron Station
|Apr 16, 2015
|-
|Asgaa
|Wheeler Horizons
|Apr 20, 2015
|}
|}


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{{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 {{PAGENAME}}.
All ships are highly customisable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the Asp Explorer.


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| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 1
|-
|-
| ''Empty''
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 1
| --
| --
| 1
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[Hardpoint|Medium Hardpoint]]
| rowspan="2" | [[Hardpoint|Medium Hardpoint]]
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| [[Fuel Tank]] [x32] || C || 5 || 5
| [[Fuel Tank]] [x32] || C || 5 || 5
|-
|-
| rowspan="7" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
| rowspan="9" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x32] || E || 5 || 6
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x32] || E || 5 || 6
|-
|-
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| [[Cargo Rack]] [x2] || E || 1 || 2
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x2] || E || 1 || 2
|-
|-
| [[Discovery Scanner|BDS]] || E || 1 || 2
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
|-
| [[Supercruise Assist]] || E || 1 || 1
|-
| (PAS) || I || 1 || 1
|}
|}
*''(L) = Loaned''
*''(L) = Loaned Module''
*''[x#] = Capacity''
*''[x#] = Capacity''
*''BDS = Basic Discovery Scanner''
*''(PAS) = Reserved solely for the [[Planetary Approach Suite]] or [[Advanced Planetary Approach Suite]]''
 
==Notes==
*The Asp Explorer was first revealed for ''Elite Dangerous'' in Newsletter #6.<ref>[http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=dcbf6b86b4b0c7d1c21b73b1e&id=94dad3b09c Newsletter #6]</ref> It was first added to the game in beta version 2.0 on 30 September 2014.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* First revealed in Newsletter #6.<ref>[http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=dcbf6b86b4b0c7d1c21b73b1e&id=94dad3b09c Newsletter #6]</ref>
*As of 16 December 2019, the Asp Explorer was one of the three most popular ships in ''Elite Dangerous'', the other two being the [[Cobra Mk III]] 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>
* Released with Beta 2.0 on 9/30/14.
 
* Starting Cargo capacity has been lowered from 70 in Beta to 38 in Gamma.
==Videos==
<gallery>
File:Meet The Asp Explorer - More Than Just Exploration Elite Dangerous Commercial
File:Join the Adventure - Elite Dangerous Asp Explorer
File:Elite Dangerous - Alcor
File:Elite Dangerous Horizons - MAIA
File:For the love of the game
File:Mango's Manual to the Asp Explorer -Elite-Mango's Manual to the Asp Explorer
File:The Asp Explorer Elite Dangerous
File:Elite Dangerous - Relaxed Core Mining
</gallery>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Asp_explorations.jpg|Asp Drawings
File:Asp Explorer Concept Art.jpg|Asp Explorer Concept Art
File:Asp_shipyard.png|Asp Shipyard
File:Asp view.png|Asp View
File:Asp_stock.png|Asp Stock
File:OuuCM6w.png
File:Asp_view.png|Asp View
File:E-D - Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Aft Bottom Coriolis Hangar.jpg|Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Aft Bottom View
OuuCM6w.png
File:E-D - Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Aft Top Coriolis Hangar.jpg|Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Aft Top Hangar View
hBkEGy0.png|Check out that ASP
File:E-D - Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Front Bottom Coriolis Hangar.jpg|Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Front Bottom Coriolis Hangar
File:E-D - Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Front Top Coriolis Hangar.jpg|Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Front Top Coriolis Hangar
File:E-D - Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Top Aft View on Outpost.jpg|Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Top Aft View on Outpost
File:LightnShade-Shade.jpg|Top view of Asp Explorer showing heat radiators uncovered
File:Image1.jpeg|Hi-res of Asp Explorer at a planetary outpost
File:Bp-asp-explorer.png|Lakon Asp Explorer
File:Asp Explorer Docked.png|Asp Explorer Docked
File:Tbf-voyager.png|Vibrant Green Asp in front of O star
File:Asp-Explorer-Cockpit.png|Asp Explorer cockpit
File:Asp-Explorer-Planet.png|Asp Explorer and Earth-like planet
File:Asp-Explorer-Horses-Scale.png|Asp Explorer and horses scaleAsp Explorer on surface of ringed planet with star in background
File:Asp-Explorer-Docked-Hangar.png|Asp Explorer docked in a hangar
File:Asp-Explorer-rear-and-planetary-ring.png|Asp Explorer and planetary ring
File:ED-Asp-Explorer-and-Anemones.png|Asp Explorer and anemones
File:Asp-Explorer-and-Brown-Dwarf-space.png|Asp Explorer and a Brown Dwarf
File:Lakon-AE-Full.jpg|Asp Explorer Holo-Screen Contest Winner by Miles Miller
File:Asp Explorer and Outpost.jpg|Asp Explorer and Outpost
File:Beluga Asp Sidewinder Ship Scale.jpg|Beluga Asp Sidewinder ship scale
</gallery>
</gallery>


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Latest revision as of 07:54, 12 October 2026

Template:Quote The Asp Explorer is a medium ship produced by Lakon Spaceways. Agile, well-armed for its size, and capable of achieving high jump ranges, the Asp Explorer is a popular and affordable multirole vessel seen in ports across the galaxy that has earned a solid reputation for both long-range missions and those requiring some discretion. It is a civilian version of the military-spec Asp Mk II, which first saw service in 2878. After obtaining the model's manufacturing license, Lakon Spaceways marketed them heavily at customers looking for their first multi-crewed ships. The vessel has become a mainstay among explorers due to its versatility in outfitting and an open, unobstructed cockpit canopy that allows for some dramatic views. Even with its emphasis on exploration, the Asp Explorer's multirole capabilities also allow it to serve as an effective freighter or bounty hunting ship.

Overview

Although the Asp Explorer's name contains the word "Explorer", it is one of the most flexible ship models available in terms of outfitting potential, and an extremely popular choice for pilots who want to dabble in various activities. For a low-cost medium ship, it has a decent cargo capacity of 130 tonnes, surpassing the Type-6 Transporter, and a surprisingly low hull mass for its size that allows it to achieve higher speeds than most dedicated trading vessels. With its six weapon hardpoints, it can be built into a well-armed freighter or a pure fighter suitable for light or moderate combat, but its combat ability is somewhat hampered by thinner armour and a prominent, damage-prone cockpit canopy. The Asp Explorer's best-known role is exploration, however, due to its considerable jump range, enough internal compartments to equip essential exploration modules, and the unobstructed views of the cosmos afforded by its canopy.

While the Asp Explorer packs a decent amount of firepower in the form of two Class 2 hardpoints and four Class 1 hardpoints, it lacks optimal heat dissipation, noticeably suffering in combat situations when equipped with thermal weaponry. This can also present difficulties during fuel scooping, especially when using a smaller Fuel Scoop.

File:Convergence aspx.png
ASP Explorer hardpoints convergence

The Asp Explorer's six weapon hardpoints are located as follows: 2 medium hardpoints on the dorsal surface, 2 small hardpoints on the ventral surface on both sides of the cockpit, and 2 small hardpoints located directly beneath the cockpit. Due to the shape of the ship and the hardpoint locations, the medium hardpoints and small hardpoints share a small field of fire directly ahead. Pilots should be aware that turreted weapons in both medium hardpoints will have firing arcs above the cockpit where the pilot can generally see the target and the turrets' line of fire. However, turrets in all four small hardpoints will have firing arcs below the cockpit, where the target will tend to be obscured from the pilot's vision by the flight console and the floor.

The primary pilot seat is located along the centerline of the ship on the bridge. A secondary pilot seat for Multicrew is located along the centerline of the ship below the bridge which is directly underneath the pilot's station. The Asp Explorer's Heat Vents are located on its central spine, in the area between its two fins.

Purchase Locations

System Station Date Seen Discount
Shinrarta Dezhra Jameson Memorial Always available 10% discount
Brestla i Sola Prospect Always available 20% surcharge
Akkadia Calvin Lawrence 15 Oct 2020 15% discount
G 35-15 Cugnot Terminal 15 Oct 2020 15% discount
Lalande 4268 Lowry Ring 15 Oct 2020 15% discount
Dinda Ravenclan's Astro Lab 15 Oct 2020 15% discount
Kokary Gidzenko Terminal 15 Oct 2020
EQ Pegasi Merbold Ring 15 Oct 2020
Exioce Miller Terminal 15 Oct 2020
Avalon Noctilux 15 Oct 2020
LP 131-66 Vasilyev Vision 15 Oct 2020
LHS 2764A Low Orbital 15 Oct 2020
Sungai Willis Station 25 Nov 2020

Outfitting

Main article: Outfitting

All ships are highly customisable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the Asp Explorer.

Category Default System Default Rating Default Class Max Class
Small Hardpoint Pulse Laser (L) F 1 1
Pulse Laser (L) F 1 1
Empty -- -- 1
Empty -- -- 1
Medium Hardpoint Empty -- -- 2
Empty -- -- 2
Utility Mount Empty -- -- 0
Empty -- -- 0
Empty -- -- 0
Empty -- -- 0
Bulkheads Lightweight Alloys I 1 8
Reactor Bay Power Plant E 5 5
Thrusters Mounting Thrusters E 5 5
Frame Shift Drive Housing Frame Shift Drive E 5 5
Environment Control Life Support E 4 4
Power Coupling Power Distributor E 4 4
Sensor Suite Sensors E 5 5
Fuel Store Fuel Tank [x32] C 5 5
Internal Compartments Cargo Rack [x32] E 5 6
Shield Generator E 5 5
Cargo Rack [x4] E 2 3
Empty -- -- 3
Empty -- -- 3
Cargo Rack [x2] E 1 2
Empty -- -- 2
Supercruise Assist E 1 1
(PAS) I 1 1

Notes

  • The Asp Explorer was first revealed for Elite Dangerous in Newsletter #6.[1] It was first added to the game in beta version 2.0 on 30 September 2014.

Trivia

  • As of 16 December 2019, the Asp Explorer was one of the three most popular ships in Elite Dangerous, the other two being the Cobra Mk III and the Python.[2]

Videos

References

  1. ↑ Newsletter #6
  2. ↑ Frontier Forums: Celebrating 5 years of Elite Dangerous!

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