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| manufacturer        = Lakon Spaceways
| manufacturer        = Lakon Spaceways
| yearsproduced      = 3300-Present
| yearsproduced      = 3300-Present
| type                = Multipurpose
| type                = Multirole
| cost                = 6,661,153
| cost                = 6,661,153
| insurance          = 333,058
| factionreq          =  
| factionreq          =  
| factionrank        =  
| factionrank        =  
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| armourhardness      = 52
| armourhardness      = 52
| shields            = 152
| shields            = 152
| heatcapacity        = 272
| fuelcapacity        = 32
| manoeuvrability    = 4
| manoeuvrability    = 4
| topspeed            = 254
| topspeed            = 254
| maxtopspeed        = 290
| boostspeed          = 345
| boostspeed          = 345
| jumprange          = 13.12
| maxboostspeed      = 395
| jumprange          = 14.10
| maxjumprange        = 38.19
| cargocapacity      = 38
| cargocapacity      = 38
| fuelcapacity        = 32
| maxcargocapacity    = 130
| utility            = 4
| utility            = 4
| small              = 4
| small              = 4
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| size8              =  
| size8              =  
| reservedic          =  
| reservedic          =  
| maxtopspeed        = 290
|scooptimised=No}}
| maxboostspeed      = 395
| maxjumprange        = 38.19
}}
{{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}}
{{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 [[Ships|ship]] manufactured by [[Lakon Spaceways]]. Agile, well-armed for its size, and capable of achieving high jump ranges, the Asp Explorer is a popular and affordable multi-purpose vessel seen in ports across the galaxy. The ship has become a mainstay among [[explorer]]s 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 can also serve as an effective freighter or bounty hunting ship. The Asp Explorer is the civilian version of the military model [[Asp MkII|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.
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.


==Overview==
==Overview==
The Asp Explorer's six weapon [[hardpoint]]s are located as follows: on each side of the cockpit, 1 medium hardpoint above the waterline and 1 small hardpoint below the waterline (total 2 medium, 2 small), 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 (i.e mostly directly ahead). Pilots should be aware that Turrets in both Medium Hardpoints will have firing arcs above the cockpit where the pilot can generally see the target that the turrets are shooting at. 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.
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 pilot's station is located along the centerline of the ship on the bridge. A secondary, [[Multicrew]]-compatible station is located along the centerline of the ship below the bridge which is directly underneath the pilot's station.
[[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.


While the Asp Explorer packs a decent amount of firepower, it lacks optimal heat dissipation, noticeably suffering in combat situations when equipped with thermal weaponry. This also can present difficulties during fuel scooping, especially when using a small [[Fuel Scoop]].
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==
==Purchase Locations==
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|Akkadia
|Akkadia
|Calvin Lawrence
|Calvin Lawrence
|Mar. 27, 2019
|15 Oct 2020
|15% discount
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|Lembava
|Goldstein Port
|Apr. 1, 2019
|15% discount
|15% discount
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|LP 355-65
|G 35-15
|Barba Ring
|Cugnot Terminal
|Mar. 27, 2019
|15 Oct 2020
|15% discount
|15% discount
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|Momus Reach
|Lalande 4268
|Ralphus
|Lowry Ring
|Mar. 27, 2019
|15 Oct 2020
|15% discount
|15% discount
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|Hel
|Dinda
|Jones Orbital
|Ravenclan's Astro Lab
|Mar. 27, 2019
|15 Oct 2020
|15% discount
|15% discount
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|YZ Ceti
|Kokary
|Clement Orbital
|Gidzenko Terminal
|Mar. 27, 2019
|15 Oct 2020
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|Bugas
|EQ Pegasi
|Marlowe Orbital
|Merbold Ring
|Mar. 27, 2019
|15 Oct 2020
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|Exioce
|Exioce
|Macmillan Depot
|Miller Terminal
|Mar. 27, 2019
|15 Oct 2020
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|Lombi
|Avalon
|Xin Hub
|Noctilux
|Mar. 27, 2019
|15 Oct 2020
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|LP 131-66
|LP 131-66
|Vasilyev Station
|Vasilyev Vision
|Mar. 27, 2019
|15 Oct 2020
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|Koyeris
|Fernandes Port
|Mar. 27, 2019
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|HIP 2453
|Lubin Ring
|May 11, 2019
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|GD 219
|LHS 2764A
|Mckee Ring
|Low Orbital
|June 22, 2019
|15 Oct 2020
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|LHS 531
|Sungai
|Nelson Terminal
|Willis Station
|Dec. 7, 2019
|25 Nov 2020
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| [[Supercruise Assist]] || E || 1 || 1
| [[Supercruise Assist]] || E || 1 || 1
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| [[Planetary Approach Suite]] (H) || I || 1 || 1
| (PAS) || I || 1 || 1
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*''(L) = Loaned Module''
*''(L) = Loaned Module''
*''[x#] = Capacity''
*''[x#] = Capacity''
*''(H) = Requires [[Elite Dangerous: Horizons]], reserved solely for [[Planetary Approach Suite]]''
*''(PAS) = Reserved solely for the [[Planetary Approach Suite]] or [[Advanced Planetary Approach Suite]]''


==Notes==
==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 September 30, 2014.
*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==
*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>


==Videos==
==Videos==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Meet_The_Asp_Explorer_-_More_Than_Just_Exploration_Elite_Dangerous_Commercial
File:Meet The Asp Explorer - More Than Just Exploration Elite Dangerous Commercial
File:Join_the_Adventure_-_Elite_Dangerous_Asp_Explorer
File:Join the Adventure - Elite Dangerous Asp Explorer
File:Lakon%27s_ASP_Explorer_Advert
File:Elite Dangerous - Alcor
File:Elite_Dangerous_-_Alcor
File:Elite Dangerous Horizons - MAIA
File:Elite_Dangerous_Horizons_-_MAIA
File:For the love of the game
File:For_the_love_of_the_game
File:Elite_Dangerous_Road_to_Jaques_Station_part2
File:Elite_Dangerous_ctrl_%2B_alt_%2B_space_competition_2017_Time_is_a_great_healer
File:Mango's Manual to the Asp Explorer -Elite-Mango's Manual to the Asp Explorer
File:Mango's Manual to the Asp Explorer -Elite-Mango's Manual to the Asp Explorer
File:The Asp Explorer Elite Dangerous
File:The Asp Explorer Elite Dangerous
File:Elite Dangerous - Relaxed Core Mining
</gallery>
</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
asp-explorer-4k.jpg|Asp Explorer, Docked (4K)
File:E-D - Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Aft Top Coriolis Hangar.jpg|Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Aft Top Hangar View
OuuCM6w.png
File:E-D - Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Front Bottom Coriolis Hangar.jpg|Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Front Bottom Coriolis Hangar
hBkEGy0.png|Aft View of Asp Explorer
File:E-D - Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Front Top Coriolis Hangar.jpg|Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Front Top Coriolis Hangar
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 Top Aft View on Outpost.jpg|Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Top Aft View on Outpost
E-D - Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Aft Top Coriolis Hangar.jpg|Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Aft Top Hangar View
File:LightnShade-Shade.jpg|Top view of Asp Explorer showing heat radiators uncovered
E-D - Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Front Bottom Coriolis Hangar.jpg|Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Front Bottom Coriolis Hangar
File:Image1.jpeg|Hi-res of Asp Explorer at a planetary outpost
E-D - Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Front View on Outpost.jpg|Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Front View on Outpost
File:Bp-asp-explorer.png|Lakon Asp Explorer
E-D - Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Front Top Coriolis Hangar.jpg|Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Front Top Coriolis Hangar
File:Asp Explorer Docked.png|Asp Explorer Docked
E-D - Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Top Aft View on Outpost.jpg|Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Top Aft View on Outpost
File:Tbf-voyager.png|Vibrant Green Asp in front of O star
E-D - Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Supercruise Aft View.jpg|Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Supercruise Aft View
File:Asp-Explorer-Cockpit.png|Asp Explorer cockpit
Exploration.png|Asp Explorer in supercruise.
File:Asp-Explorer-Planet.png|Asp Explorer and Earth-like planet
File:LightnShade-Shade.jpg |Top view of Asp Explorer showing heat radiators uncovered
File:Asp-Explorer-Horses-Scale.png|Asp Explorer and horses scaleAsp Explorer on surface of ringed planet with star in background
File:LightnShade-Light.jpg |Top view of Asp Explorer showing heat radiators with the emissive sections contrasted by the Star's back-lighting of the ship
File:Asp-Explorer-Docked-Hangar.png|Asp Explorer docked in a hangar
File:Image1.jpeg |Hi-res of Asp Explorer at a planetary outpost
File:Asp-Explorer-rear-and-planetary-ring.png|Asp Explorer and planetary ring
image.jpeg|Orange Asp orbiting a star
File:ED-Asp-Explorer-and-Anemones.png|Asp Explorer and anemones
EliteDangerous64 2016-11-05 17-05-58.png|Asp Explorer flying past an earthlike with rings
File:Asp-Explorer-and-Brown-Dwarf-space.png|Asp Explorer and a Brown Dwarf
EliteDangerous64 2016-10-17 19-39-51.png|Asp Explorer in the Bug Nebula
File:Lakon-AE-Full.jpg|Asp Explorer Holo-Screen Contest Winner by Miles Miller
bp-asp-explorer.png|Lakon Asp Explorer
File:Asp Explorer and Outpost.jpg|Asp Explorer and Outpost
Asp Explorer Docked.png|Asp Explorer Docked
File:Beluga Asp Sidewinder Ship Scale.jpg|Beluga Asp Sidewinder ship scale
tbf-voyager.png|Vibrant Green Asp in front of O star
Asp-Explorer-Cockpit.png|Asp Explorer cockpit
Asp-Explorer-Planet.png|Asp Explorer and Earth-like planet
Asp-Explorer-Horses-Scale.png|Asp Explorer and horses scaleAsp Explorer on surface of ringed planet with star in background
Asp-Explorer-Docked-Hangar.png|Asp Explorer docked in a hangar
Asp-Explorer-rear-and-planetary-ring.png|Asp Explorer and planetary ring
ED-Asp-Explorer-and-Anemones.png|Asp Explorer and anemones
Asp-Explorer-and-Brown-Dwarf-space.png|Asp Explorer and a Brown Dwarf
Lakon-AE-Full.jpg|Asp Explorer Holo-Screen Contest Winner by Miles Miller
</gallery>
</gallery>


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