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{{quote|The Sidewinder is a multipurpose ship manufactured by Faulcon DeLacy. Its versatility and comparatively low price point have made it popular with novice pilots, but the Sidewinder's reputation as an entry-level vessel should not be seen as a sign of inferiority - it is one of the most manoeuvrable ships on the market. |In-Game Description}} | {{quote|The Sidewinder is a multipurpose ship manufactured by Faulcon DeLacy. Its versatility and comparatively low price point have made it popular with novice pilots, but the Sidewinder's reputation as an entry-level vessel should not be seen as a sign of inferiority - it is one of the most manoeuvrable ships on the market. |In-Game Description}} | ||
The '''Sidewinder | The '''Sidewinder''' is a small [[Ships|ship]] produced by [[Faulcon DeLacy]]. The Sidewinder was originally released in 2982 as a light support ship and lacked any jump capability until the advent of the [[Frame Shift Drive]], which was compact enough to allow jump-capable versions to be produced. As a small, inexpensive vessel designed to tackle a variety of roles, including [[Trader|light transport]] and [[combat]], the Sidewinder is often the first ship that a newly-registered [[Pilots Federation]] pilot will fly and own. Its dependability, versatility, and agility combine to make it a useful all-rounder and an excellent choice for green and experienced pilots alike. Some [[independent]] navies still use the Sidewinder as fighters and patrol craft, and it is also one of the four vessels permitted in the [[CQC Championship]].<ref>[http://elite-dangerous.wikia.com/wiki/File:Sidewinder_MkI_Blueprint.png Sidewinder MkI Blueprint]</ref><ref>[https://external-preview.redd.it/2-788XSoonvLU02erelKNABO5i4fQVSSHa4a9EIK-50.jpg?auto=webp&s=44bbd82aebd607fe30f9d91135c2550e88c51483 Sidewinder MkI In-Game Description (pre-September Update)]</ref> | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The Sidewinder | The Sidewinder is a low-cost starter craft given to newly-licensed pilots. In the event that a pilot loses their current ship, they can elect to accept a Sidewinder on loan from the [[Pilots Federation]] if they are unable to afford a replacement for the destroyed ship or do not want a replacement. | ||
Although the Sidewinder is cheap, it is not harmless, and is one of the most agile ships available. In particular, it can out-turn most other ships, being topped in that category only by the [[Eagle MkII|Eagle Mk II]], [[Vulture]], and [[Cobra Mk V]], and has solid lateral thrust. It is, however, one of the slowest-moving and weakest-hulled ships available. Only the [[Anaconda]] and certain dedicated trading ships have slower maximum speeds, and only the Eagle Mk II has a weaker hull. | Although the Sidewinder is cheap, it is not harmless, and is one of the most agile ships available. In particular, it can out-turn most other ships, being topped in that category only by the [[Eagle MkII|Eagle Mk II]], [[Vulture]], and [[Cobra Mk V]], and has solid lateral thrust. It is, however, one of the slowest-moving and weakest-hulled ships available. Only the [[Anaconda]] and certain dedicated trading ships have slower maximum speeds, and only the Eagle Mk II has a weaker hull. | ||
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{{main|Outfitting}} | {{main|Outfitting}} | ||
All ships are highly customisable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the Sidewinder | All ships are highly customisable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the Sidewinder. | ||
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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
*The Sidewinder | *The Sidewinder is equipped with a [[DeLacy Spin Ionic MV]]. | ||
*The official [https://d1wv0x2frmpnh.cloudfront.net/elite/website/assets/English-PlayersGuide_v2.20-TheGuardians.pdf Elite Dangerous Player's Guide] explains the lore behind why players start with a loaned Sidewinder: ''"Every player starts as a new member of the [[Pilots Federation]]. After being notified of your successful membership a secret benefactor has a transmission delivered to you with a secure code. It gives you access to a starship account that's preconfigured with your credentials. This is how you gain an indefinitely loaned and insured Sidewinder. Behind this windfall is a secret organisation which seeks those with the potential to become real movers and shakers who can mould and shape the [[galaxy]]. This gift is a test so they can see whether you have those qualities."''<ref>[https://d1wv0x2frmpnh.cloudfront.net/elite/website/assets/English-PlayersGuide_v2.20-TheGuardians.pdf Elite Dangerous Player's Guide (2.2 - The Guardians)]</ref> | *The official [https://d1wv0x2frmpnh.cloudfront.net/elite/website/assets/English-PlayersGuide_v2.20-TheGuardians.pdf Elite Dangerous Player's Guide] explains the lore behind why players start with a loaned Sidewinder: ''"Every player starts as a new member of the [[Pilots Federation]]. After being notified of your successful membership a secret benefactor has a transmission delivered to you with a secure code. It gives you access to a starship account that's preconfigured with your credentials. This is how you gain an indefinitely loaned and insured Sidewinder. Behind this windfall is a secret organisation which seeks those with the potential to become real movers and shakers who can mould and shape the [[galaxy]]. This gift is a test so they can see whether you have those qualities."''<ref>[https://d1wv0x2frmpnh.cloudfront.net/elite/website/assets/English-PlayersGuide_v2.20-TheGuardians.pdf Elite Dangerous Player's Guide (2.2 - The Guardians)]</ref> | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
*The Sidewinder | *The Sidewinder length (14.9 m) is similar to a General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon (15.06 m).<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nDYYYqrhp4 Elite ship scale 3.0]</ref> | ||
*Larger ships such as Anaconda are capable of carrying a Sidewinder in-universe but this is currently not possible in-game. | *Larger ships such as Anaconda are capable of carrying a Sidewinder in-universe but this is currently not possible in-game. | ||
*On December 16, 2019, it was reported that the longest total distance travelled by a single Sidewinder was 167,277 LY, a feat accomplished by CMDR RinceWindCymru.<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> | *On December 16, 2019, it was reported that the longest total distance travelled by a single Sidewinder was 167,277 LY, a feat accomplished by CMDR RinceWindCymru.<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> | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Sidewinder | File:Sidewinder Wallpaper Render.jpg|Sidewinder Wallpaper Render | ||
File:Sidewinder Schematic.jpg|Sidewinder | File:Sidewinder Schematic.jpg|Sidewinder blueprint 2 | ||
File:Blueprint-sidewinder.png|Faulcon DeLacy Sidewinder Blueprint | File:Blueprint-sidewinder.png|Faulcon DeLacy Sidewinder Blueprint | ||
File:Sidewinder-MkI-in-CQC.png|Sidewinder | File:Sidewinder-MkI-in-CQC.png|Sidewinder in CQC | ||
File:Sidewinder-MkI-front-docked.png|Sidewinder | File:Sidewinder-MkI-front-docked.png|Sidewinder front docked | ||
File:Sidewinder-MkI-heat-vents-and-neutron-star.png|Sidewinder | File:Sidewinder-MkI-heat-vents-and-neutron-star.png|Sidewinder heat vents and a neutron star | ||
File:Sidewinder-MkI-mining.png|Sidewinder | File:Sidewinder-MkI-mining.png|Sidewinder mining | ||
File:Sidewinder Mk I Cockpit View.jpg|Sidewinder | File:Sidewinder Mk I Cockpit View.jpg|Sidewinder cockpit view | ||
File:Sidewinder atmospheric planet.jpg|Sidewinder and atmospheric planet | |||
File:Sidewinder Mining.jpg|Sidewinder mining | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||