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| image              = Viper MK III - Profile.png
| image              = Viper MK III - Profile.png
| manufacturer        = Faulcon DeLacy
| manufacturer        = Faulcon DeLacy
| cost                = 142,931
| yearsproduced      = 3300-Present
| topspeed           = 315
| type                = Combat
| boostspeed          = 394
| cost                = 125,423
| insurance          = 7,147
| factionreq          =
| factionrank        =
| expansionreq        =
| landingpad          = Small
| dimensions          = 29.8m x 24.0m x 8.6m
| seats              = 1
| multicrew          = No
| fighterhangar      = No
| hullmass           = 50
| masslock            = 7
| armour              = 126
| armourhardness      = 35
| shields            = 137
| heatcapacity        = 195
| fuelcapacity        = 4
| manoeuvrability    = 4
| manoeuvrability    = 4
| shields            = 137
| topspeed            = 316
| armour              = 126
| maxtopspeed        = 361
| hullmass            = 50
| boostspeed          = 395
| maxboostspeed      = 451
| jumprange          = 8.09
| maxjumprange        = 21.28
| cargocapacity      = 4
| cargocapacity      = 4
| fuelcapacity        = 4
| maxcargocapacity    = 26
| jumprange          = 7.67
| utility            = 2
| utility            = 2
| small              = 2
| small              = 2
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| large              =  
| huge                =  
| huge                =  
| size1              = 1
| size1              = 3
| size2              = 1
| size2              = 1
| size3              = 3
| size3              = 2
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| size7              =  
| size8              =  
| size8              =  
| landingpad         = Small
| reservedic         = 1× Class 3 [[Military Compartment]]
|dimensions = 29.8L - 24.0W - 8.6H|type = Light Fighter|maxjumprange = 21.28|maxboostspeed = 441|masslock = 7}}
|scooptimised=No}}
{{quote|The Viper MkIII is the most recent development of the most successful fighter classes ever built. The original Viper Defence Craft was designed by Faulcon Manspace in 2762 in the Reorte shipyards. The basic model was beefed up with the Viper II by Faulcon deLacy. The new Viper III is a revitalised model with a new more armoured look. It is a top class fighter found in many well-equipped police and naval forces.|In-Game Description}}
{{quote|The Viper Mk III is a light combat ship manufactured by Faulcon deLacy. Fast and manoeuvrable, the Viper's comparatively low price point makes it a good option for aspiring bounty hunters, while its versatility has made it popular with security forces throughout the galaxy.|In-Game Description}}
The '''Viper MkIII''' is a light fighter craft designed for agile ship-to-ship combat. Its minimal design combined with excellent modularity make it a popular choice for security units and [[Bounty Hunter|bounty hunters]]. At a relatively low cost of just over 140,000 [[credits]], it is also a great combat ship for entry-level Commanders.
The '''Viper Mk III''' is a small [[Ships|ship]] produced by [[Faulcon DeLacy]]. An affordable, light fighter craft with a distinctive, minimal profile that was designed for agile ship-to-ship combat, the Viper Mk III is a favorite of security forces and [[Bounty Hunter|bounty hunters]] across the galaxy. Newly-licensed pilots who desire to specialize in [[combat]] often make purchasing a Viper Mk III an early priority.
 
The Viper has a delta-shaped hull which tapers to form two prongs at the front. The cockpit is situated just behind the bow, slightly raised. This gives the pilot an excellent view without exposing the canopy to potential damage.
 
The Viper lands on two small rear struts and one large front strut which doubles as a boarding ramp to the cockpit.
 
The Viper, like all modern ships, is powered by a [[Power Plant|nuclear fusion reactor]]. It is propelled by two primary [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fusion_rocket fusion/plasma engines] which provide forward thrust and are capable of reverse thrust. Smaller thrusters act as stabilizers and provide force for pitch, roll, and yaw manoeuvres.
 
[[Heat]] is dissipated through radiators at the rear of the ship. The Viper is also capable of using [[Heat Sink Launcher|heat sink launchers]] to expel heat.
 
The Viper has two small [[hardpoint]]s located on either side of the cockpit and two medium hardpoints located beneath it. This provides a range of options for weapons loadouts.
 
The Viper MkIII has an available 16 piece cosmetic ship kit that can be purchased from the [https://www.frontierstore.net/usd/game-extras/elite-dangerous-game-extras/viper-mk-iii-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.
 
== Tactical Considerations ==
The '''Viper MkIII''' made its first appearance in Standard Beta 1. It is a vessel used by [[Station]] security forces and law enforcement, and is currently one of the fastest [[ships]] available to purchase. It is primarily intended for combat; compared to the multi-role [[Cobra MkIII]], it has the same weapons capacity, slightly stronger shields per shield class, slightly weaker hull, marginally slower turn rate, much faster strafe speed, faster speed under normal thrust and slower speed under boost.


Its main drawbacks are that its heat dissipation, power generation and [[hyperspace]] capacity do not equal that of the Cobra, which limits the value of having the same hardpoint capacity; mounting the ship's full weapon weight makes it very short-ranged, and an energy-heavy armament causes it to either overheat or use all available power very quickly. Fuel is also an issue as the ship comes with capacity of only four tons.
== Overview ==
The Viper Mk III is a [[combat]]-focused vessel commonly used by [[station]] security forces and other law enforcement organisations. Compared to the multi-role [[Cobra Mk III]], it has the same weapons capacity, slightly stronger shields per shield class, slightly weaker hull, marginally slower turn rate, much faster strafe speed, faster speed under normal thrust and slower speed under boost. The Viper is also currently one of the fastest [[ships]] available on the market, and an optimised build can achieve speeds as high as approximately 870 m/s while boosting; the [[Imperial Eagle]] can surpass that and reach a little over 900 m/s, but the Viper can turn more easily and activate its boost more frequently.


In addition to its official police/security role, the Viper's speed, range, and combat capability make it ideal for bounty hunters, small-load [[courier]]s, [[Mercenary|mercenaries]] or [[smuggler]]s, while its small cargo capacity makes it a very poor choice for [[trader]]s, and a survivable but inadequately profitable platform for [[pirates]].
Its main drawbacks are that its [[heat]] dissipation, power generation and [[hyperspace]] capacity do not equal that of the Cobra, which limits the value of having the same hardpoint capacity; mounting the ship's full weapon weight makes it very short-ranged, and an energy-heavy armament causes it to either overheat or use all available power very quickly. Fuel is also an issue as the ship comes with capacity of only four tons. In addition to its official police/security role, the Viper's speed, range, and combat capability make it ideal for bounty hunters, small-load [[courier]]s, [[Mercenary|mercenaries]] or [[smuggler]]s, while its small cargo capacity makes it a very poor choice for [[trader]]s, and a survivable but inadequately profitable platform for [[pirates]]. With proper fitting, the Viper is an excellent fighter capable of standing its ground against more expensive ships.


With proper fitting, the Viper is an excellent fighter capable of standing its ground against more expensive ships.
[[File:Convergence viper mk3.png|thumb|250px|Viper MK III hardpoints convergence]]
The Viper Mk III's weapon hardpoints are located as follows: two Class 1 hardpoints in front of cockpit on the upper surface, and two Class 2 hardpoints on the underside of the ship with one on each side of the cargo scoop. This provides a range of options for weapons loadouts. The Viper Mk III has a delta-shaped hull which tapers to form two prongs at the front. The cockpit is situated just behind the bow, slightly raised. This gives the pilot an excellent view without exposing the canopy to potential damage. The Viper Mk III lands on two small rear struts and one large front strut which doubles as a boarding ramp to the cockpit.


==Purchase Locations==
==Purchase Locations==
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|44 B Ophiuchi
|Shinrarta Dezhra
|Feustel Gateway
|Jameson Memorial
|2015-06-12
|Always available
|10% discount
|10% discount
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|AC +26 37030
|Brestla
|Culbertson Port
|i Sola Prospect
|2015-12-27
|Always available
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|20% surcharge
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|[[Achenar]] (Permit)
|Akkadia
|[http://elite-dangerous.wikia.com/wiki/Achenar/Baker_Terminal Baker Terminal]
|Hotel Vogelsang Outpost
|2015-04-25
|Jan. 18, 2018
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|15% discount
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|Agarla
|KP Tauri
|Wilson Port
|Spedding Orbital
|2015-07-07
|Jan. 18, 2018
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|15% discount
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| Alioth
|T'ien Mu
| Irkutsk
|Grabe Ring
| 1.06
|Jan. 18, 2018
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|15% discount
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| [[Amahu]]
| [[Kondratyev Orbital]]
| 1.06r
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| [[Asellus Primus]]
|Shana Bei
| [[Beagle 2 Landing]]
|Chu City
| ?
|Jan. 18, 2018
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|Asgaa
|Wheeler Horizons
|2015-04-20
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| [[Aulin]]
| [[Aulin Enterprise]]
| ?
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|Biliri
|Fan City
|2015-08-23
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| Calor
| Julian Hub
| Release 1.03
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| Cerktondhs
| Bluford Gateway
| 2015-01-01
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| Chamunda
| Gidzenko Ring
|2015-01-09
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|Contii
|Sucharitkul Vision
|2015-07-25
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|Chona
|Smoot Terminal
|2015-08-17
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|Cubeo
|Medupe City
|2015-08-17
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|Cupis
|Armstrong Station
|2015-10-09
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|Derrim
|Nachtigal Hub
|2017-07-29
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| [[Eravate]]
| [[Cleve Hub]]
| 2015-10-12
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|Faust 68
|Slipher Hub
|2015-06-04
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|GD 219
|McKee Ring
|2015-04-29
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| Gliese 563.1
| Matteucci Ring
| 2015-07-23
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|Kats
|Truman Hub
|2015-08-20
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|Keliuona
|Wenzel City
|2015-08-19
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| Kumata
| Vishweswarayya Enterprise
| 2015-01-01
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|Leesti
|George Lucas
|2015-04-03
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|Lembava
|Goldstein Port
|2016-07-27
|15% discount
|15% discount
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|LHS 1197
|Barnard's Star
|Chretien Terminal
|Haller City
|2016-07-26
|Jan. 18, 2018
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|LHS 149
|Anning Enterprise
|2016-07-27
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|LHS 283
|Khan Port
|2015-09-28
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| [[LHS 3262]]
| [[Louis de Lacaille Prospect]]
| 2015-07-07
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| LHS 3505
| Olivas City
| Release 1.03
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| LP 102-320
| Shepard Hub
| ?
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| LP 445-22
| Trevithick Horizons
| 2015-06-23
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| LP 908-11
| So-Yeon City
| 2015-03-16
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| LTT 1598
| Qushji Gateway
| Gamma 2.02
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|LTT 15574
|Haxel Port
|2016-01-20
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| Macabi
| Read Orbital
| 2014-12-30
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|MANJI
|Altair
|Nicholson Ring
|Solo Orbiter
|2015-10-30
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|Exioce
|Amar Station
|Fort Lawrence
|2016-7-27
|Jan. 18, 2018
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| [[Nang Ta-Khian]]
|Azrael
| [[Hay Point]]
|Extra Refinery
| ?
|Jan. 18, 2018
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|Opila
|LHS 331
|Temple Dock
|Gold Station
|2015-04-03
|Jan. 18, 2018
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| [[Ovid]]
|Hera
| [[Bradfield Orbital]]
|Bounds Station
| ?
|Jan. 18, 2018
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| Panoi
| Garan Hub
| 2014-12-30
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|Parnut
|Meyrink Dock
|2016-7-27
|15% Discount
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| Q1 Eridani
| Windt Terminal
| 2014-03-18
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| [[Rakapila]]
| [[Stone Enterprise]]
| ?
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| Rho Cancri
| Dekker Base
| ?
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| [[Sol]]
| [[Li Qing Jao]]
| May 12, 2016
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| Sorbago
| Hencke Orbital
| 2014-12-30
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| [[Styx]]
| [[Wingrove Platform]]
| ?
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|Thosiao
|Foster Orbital
|2015-05-11
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| Tote
| Whitelaw Enterprise
| Gamma 1.03
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| Turir
| Brooks Terminal
| 2014-12-29
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|Uszaa
|Guest Installation
|2015-04-03
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|Uszaa
| Clauss Dock
|2015-04-16
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|v1688 Aguilae
|Thomson Terminal
|9/4/2015
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| Wolf 1301
| Saunders's Dive
| 3/12/2015
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|XI Ursae Majoris
|Durrance Dock
|27/4/2015
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| Yakabugai
| Serebrov Station
| 1/4/2015
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|Zhao Jin
|Wilson Ring
|Aug 18, 2015
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| wolf 562
| hopkins port
| Dec 11, 2016
|10% discount with zachary hudson
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==Outfitting==
==Outfitting==
{{main|Outfitting}}
{{main|Outfitting}}
 
All ships are customisable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the Viper Mk III.
All ships are customizable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the Viper MkIII.


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*''(L) = Loaned''
*''(L) = Loaned Module''
*''[x#] = Capacity''
*''[x#] = Capacity''
*[m] = [[Military Compartment]] reserved for [[Hull Reinforcement Package]], [[Module Reinforcement Package]], or [[Shield Cell Bank]].
*''(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]]''
 
== Trivia ==
* The Viper Mk III was introduced in Standard Beta 1 of ''[[Elite Dangerous]]''.
* The Viper Mk III length (29.8m) is a bit shorter than the Space Shuttle orbiter (37m) that was operated by [[NASA]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nDYYYqrhp4 Elite ship scale 3.0]</ref>
 
==Videos==
<gallery>
File:Pleasure Achieved - Elite Dangerous Viper MKIII
File:Viper MkIII - Faulcon DeLacy Elite Dangerous
File:Elite Dangerous 1rst CCN Race Event Highlights 4k60
File:The Viper Mk3 Elite Dangerous
File:The Viper MK3 Review - Small but Deadly? -Elite Dangerous-
</gallery>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery widths="182">
<gallery widths="182">
DockedViper.jpg
File:Viper-MkIII-Interior-Cutaway.png|Viper Mk III interior cutaway
Viper03.jpg
File:Metal Asteroids Viper Mk III.jpg|Metal Asteroids and Viper Mk III
Viper07.jpg
File:Bp-viper-mk-3.png|Faulcon DeLacy Viper Mk III Blueprint
Viper08.jpg
File:Viper Mk III Pilot Hangar.png|Viper Mk III and pilot in hangar
Viper02.jpg
File:Viper Mk III Orbis Station.png|Viper Mk III and Orbis Station
Police 05.jpg
File:Viper Mk III ED 2.jpg|Viper Mk III in a hangar
Viper10.jpg
File:Viper Mk III ED 1.jpg|Viper Mk III in space
Metal asteroids.jpg
Type6WithViperOnItsTail.jpg
TrioOfVipers.jpg
Viper 1.png|Stock Viper exterior
359320_2015-04-16_00006.png
Viper_deep_space_01.jpg
File:Saitou_orangeviper_0482a4d36d392.jpg |Docked Orange Viper
Elite - Dangerous (CLIENT) 4_21_2016 9_36_50 PM.png|Viper MkIII
bp-viper-mk-3.png|Faulcon DeLacy Viper Mk III Blueprint
EliteDangerous64 2016-11-20 19-54-32.png|The Viper at Colonia
</gallery>
</gallery>
== References ==
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