Asp Explorer: Difference between revisions

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| yearsproduced      = 3300-Present

| type                = Multirole

| maxboostspeed      = 395

| jumprange          = 14.10

| maxjumprange        = 38.19

| maxcargocapacity    = 130

| size1              = 1

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{{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.

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.

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 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.

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| rowspan="9" | [[Internal Compartment]]s

| [[Supercruise Assist]] || E || 1 || 1

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| (PAS) || I || 1 || 1

*''(L) = Loaned Module''

*''(PAS) = Reserved solely for the [[Planetary Approach Suite]] or [[Advanced Planetary Approach Suite]]''

 

*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.

*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>

File:Meet The Asp Explorer - More Than Just Exploration Elite Dangerous Commercial

File:Join the Adventure - Elite Dangerous Asp Explorer

File:Asp Explorer Concept Art.jpg|Asp Explorer Concept Art

File:Asp view.png|Asp View

File:OuuCM6w.png

File:E-D - Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Aft Bottom Coriolis Hangar.jpg|Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Aft Bottom View

File:E-D - Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Aft Top Coriolis Hangar.jpg|Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Aft Top Hangar View

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

 

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