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{{ShipInfobox
{{SLVInfobox
|image = Small_fighter_01.png
|image         = Small fighter 01.png
|manufacturer = Lakon Spaceways
|manufacturer = Faulcon DeLacy
|shields = 30
|yearsproduced = 3302-Present
|armour = 45
|type          = Ship-Launched Fighter
|jumprange = 0
|cost          = 15,270
|landingpad = [[Fighter Hangar]]
|expansion    =  
|utility = 1
|hangar        = [[Vessel Hangar]]
|maxtopspeed =  
|dimensions    = 13.9m x 16.9m x 2.6m
|maxboostspeed =  
|armour        = 45
|maxcargocapacity =  
|shields      = 30
|type = Tiny Fighter|cost = |topspeed = 263 to 273|boostspeed = 544 to 564|manoeuvrability = 40 to 41 deg/s pitch|hullmass = |cargocapacity = 0|fuelcapacity = |small = 2}}
|pitch        = 40-42
The '''Taipan Fighter''' is [[Lakon Spaceways]]' response to the success of [[Core Dynamics]]’ [[F63 Condor]] and the [[Imperial Fighter]] designed by [[Gutamaya]] for the Imperial Navy. The export restrictions on those models has left a wide gap in the market that Lakon intends to exploit with the Taipan.
|yaw          = 18-19
|roll          = 88-93
|topspeed     = 263-279
|boostspeed   = 544-577
|utility      = 1
|weapons      = 2
}}
{{Quote|The Taipan short-range fighter is Faulcon deLacy's response to the success of Core Dynamics' F-63 Condor and the Imperial Fighter designed by Gutamaya Shipyards for the Imperial Navy. The export restrictions on those models has left a wide gap in the market that Faulcon deLacy intends to exploit with the Taipan. Although most independent navies lack the large, capital-class carriers of the two larger superpowers, a range of smaller ships can be fitted with hangars to deploy small numbers of the craft. The Taipan can also act as a short-range critical-response fighter for starports and surface installations.|In-Game Description}}
The '''Taipan''' is a [[Ship-Launched Fighters|Ship-Launched Fighter]] produced by [[Faulcon DeLacy]].<ref>[https://i.imgur.com/jWgaxuG.png imgur: screenshot of Taipan flavor text]</ref> Designed as a general-purpose fighter for [[independent]] navies, the Taipan has also been widely adopted by the [[Alliance Defence Force]]. It has a relatively lower top speed and maneuverability rating than the [[F63 Condor]] and the [[Gu-97]], but boasts better durability, allowing it to withstand prolonged battles and survive hits that would instantly shred other fighter models. It can only be deployed from a [[Vessel Hangar]] equipped on a larger ship.


Of the three fighters, the Taipan is not as fast as the Condor nor as maneuverable as the Imperial, but it does have the most armor and shields.
==Overview==
Among Ship-Launched Fighters, the Taipan is not as fast as the [[F63 Condor]] nor as maneuverable as the [[Imperial Fighter]], but it does have the greatest armour and shield strength, allowing it to absorb more damage and still remain combat effective.


The Taipan Fighter is a [[Ship-Launched_Fighters|Ship-Launcher Fighter]] included in the [[Elite Dangerous: Horizons]] 2.2 "The Guardians" update<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JA_FcXnyV5Q Elite Dangerous patch 2.2 - aliens, space stations & more | Gamescom 2016], 2016-08-17</ref> that can be deployed from a [[Fighter Hangar]] module.
As an SLF, the Taipan does not possess a [[Frame Shift Drive]], and thus cannot jump to [[Supercruise]] or [[Hyperspace]]. Its operational area is limited to the vicinity of its deployment point, such as a station, outpost, carrier, or ship-mounted [[Vessel Hangar]].


The rear wings of the Taipan will move based on the amount of the fighter's [[heat]] level. As the fighter's heat level increases, the rear wings will form from a V-shape into a parallel shape. This allows the fighter to more effectively release heat into outer space, slightly hindering the fighter's manoeuvrability until cooled down.


==Variants==
==Variants==
The Taipan is available in 5 variants, which differ only in weapons and utility modules, and slightly in the top and boost speed. F-variants have fixed weapons and G-variants have gimballed weapons.
The Taipan is available in 6 variants, which differ only in weapons and utility modules, and slightly in the top and boost speed. F-variants have fixed weapons and G-variants have gimballed weapons.


{| class="article-table sortable" style="text-align: center; font-size: 0.88em;" width="100%" border="1"
{| class="article-table sortable" style="text-align: center; font-size: 0.88em;" width="100%" border="1"
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! style="text-align: center;" data-sort-type="number" | Speed [Boost] (m/s)
! style="text-align: center;" data-sort-type="number" | Speed [Boost] (m/s)
! style="text-align: center;" data-sort-type="number" | Pitch / Roll / Yaw Rate (deg/s)
! style="text-align: center;" data-sort-type="number" | Pitch / Roll / Yaw Rate (deg/s)
! style="text-align: center;" data-sort-type="number" | Cost (CR)
! style="text-align: center;" data-sort-type="number" | Cost (CR) *
|-
|-
| Aegis F
| Aegis F
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|41 / 91 / 18
|41 / 91 / 18
|15,270
|15,270
|-
| AX1 F
| 2x [[AX Multi-cannon]]
| None
| 55
| 279 [577]
| 42 / 93 / 19
| 15,270
|-
|-
| Rogue F
| Rogue F
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|Gelid G
|Gelid G
|2x gimballed beam lasers
|2x gimballed beam lasers
|[[Heat Sink Launcher]]
|[[Heatsink Launcher]]
| 25
| 25
|263 [544]
|263 [544]
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|Gelid F
|Gelid F
|2x fixed beam laser
|2x fixed beam laser
|[[Heat Sink Launcher]]
|[[Heatsink Launcher]]
|45
|45
|263 [544]
|263 [544]
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|15,270
|15,270
|}
|}
<nowiki>*</nowiki> This is the cost to initially outfit a [[Vessel Hangar]] for that fighter type/variant, or to change it to a different fighter type/variant. The cost to restock destroyed fighters is 1,030 CR each.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/58q7cv/everything_you_need_to_know_about_ship_launched/ reddit: Everything you need to know about ship launched fighters]</ref>
== Purchase Locations ==
The Taipan can be purchased in [[Alliance]] and [[Independent]] systems only, but can be restocked in any system.
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"
! System
! Station
! Date Seen
|-
|Shinrarta Dezhra
|Jameson Memorial
|Always available
|-
|Brestla
|i Sola Prospect
|Always Available
|-
|Ross 112
|Egan Orbital
|Dec. 2, 2019
|-
|LHS 2931
|Lee Station
|Dec. 2, 2019
|-
|Ross 1008
|Yamazaki Hub
|Dec. 2, 2019
|-
|Huokang
|Steiner City
|Dec. 2, 2019
|}
==Notes==
*The Taipan was introduced in the ''[[Elite Dangerous: Horizons]]'' update "The Guardians" (2.2).<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JA_FcXnyV5Q YouTube: Elite Dangerous patch 2.2 - aliens, space stations & more | Gamescom 2016]</ref>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Concept art of the Taipan refers to it as the "Independent Fighter".
*Concept art of the Taipan referred to it as the "Independent Fighter".
*The Taipan's design similarities to [[Lakon Spaceways]] ships caused many players to assume that it was a Lakon product, but descriptions in the game and on cosmetic items in the Frontier Store for the fighter confirm that it is from Faulcon DeLacy.
 
== Videos ==
<gallery>
File:Introducing_Fighters_-_Elite_Dangerous_Short_cinematic
File:Elite_Dangerous_-_Fighter_no-hud_-_4k
File:CTRL%2BALT%2BSPACE_Elite_Dangerous_Film_competition_2017_Viaggio_in_Elite_Dangerous
File:Elite Dangerous - Novus
</gallery>


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Small_fighter_concept_art_01.png|Concept art featuring a human size reference
Small fighter concept art 01.png|Concept art featuring a human size reference
File:17260x1190.jpg |From v2.2 Beta
Blueprint-taipan.png|Taipan Independent Fighter Blueprint
File:17261x1131.jpg |From v2.2 Beta
Taipan-Fighter-Cockpit.png|Taipan Fighter cockpit
blueprint-taipan.png|Lakon Taipan Independant Fighter Blueprint
Taipan-Fighter-Neptune.png|Taipan Fighter and Neptune
SLF-Taipan-and-Planetary-Ring.png|Taipan and a planetary ring
Taipan SLF and Ship Hangar.png|Taipan SLF and ship hangar
File:SLF Taipan in Carrier.png|Taipan in carrier
</gallery>
</gallery>


== References ==
== References ==
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