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{{SLVInfobox
|image = Small_fighter_01.png
|image         = Small fighter 01.png
|manufacturer = Faulcon DeLacy
|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 = Ship-Launched Fighter
|pitch        = 40-42
|cost =  
|yaw          = 18-19
|topspeed = 263 to 273
|roll          = 88-93
|boostspeed = 544 to 564
|topspeed     = 263-279
|manoeuvrability = 40 to 41 deg/s pitch
|boostspeed   = 544-577
|hullmass =
|utility      = 1
|cargocapacity = 0
|weapons      = 2
|fuelcapacity =
|small = 2
|dimensions = 13.9L - 16.9W - 2.6H m
}}
}}
{{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}}
{{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.
The '''Taipan''' is a [[Ship-Launched Fighters|Ship-Launched Fighter]] manufactured by [[Faulcon DeLacy]]<ref>[https://i.imgur.com/jWgaxuG.png Screenshot of Taipan flavor text]</ref> and included in the [[Elite Dangerous: Horizons]] 2.2 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> It can only be deployed from a [[Fighter Hangar]] equipped on a larger ship.


==Overview==
==Overview==
Of the three fighters, the Taipan is not as fast as the [[F63 Condor]] nor as maneuverable as the [[Imperial Fighter]], but it does have the most armour and shields.
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 can be purchased in [[Alliance]] and Independent systems only, but can be restocked in any system.
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 have their in-flight position (the non-docking configuration) animated based on the heat level of the fighter. As the ship's heat level increases, the rear wings will decrease the amount they are swept back in a V shape and will become closer to a straight wing shape.
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==
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| 55
| 279 [577]
| 279 [577]
| 42 / ? / ?
| 42 / 93 / 19
| 15,270
| 15,270
|-
|-
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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 [[Fighter Hangar]] bay 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/</ref>
<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 ==
== Purchase Locations ==
{| class="article-table"
The Taipan can be purchased in [[Alliance]] and [[Independent]] systems only, but can be restocked in any system.
!Variant
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"
!System
! System
!Station
! Station
!Date Seen
! Date Seen
!Notes
|-
|-
|All Types
|Shinrarta Dezhra
|Shinrarta Dezhra
|Jameson Memorial
|Jameson Memorial
|Feb. 6, 2018
|Always available
|10% discount
|-
|-
|All Types
|Brestla
|Brestla
|i Sola Prospect
|i Sola Prospect
|Feb. 6, 2018
|Always Available
|20% surcharge
|-
|-
|All Types
|Ross 112
|Nganji
|Egan Orbital
|Christian Dock
|Dec. 2, 2019
|Mar. 9, 2017
|
|-
|-
|All Types
|LHS 2931
|Donar's Oak
|Lee Station
|Pleiades Sector IR-W D1-55
|Dec. 2, 2019
|Dec. 15, 2017
|
|-
|-
|All Types
|Ross 1008
|Diaguandri
|Yamazaki Hub
|Ray Gateway
|Dec. 2, 2019
|Dec. 8, 2017
|
|-
|-
|All Types
|Huokang
|Didio
|Steiner City
|Comer Hub
|Dec. 2, 2019
|Feb. 20, 2018
|
|}
|}
==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==
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<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Introducing_Fighters_-_Elite_Dangerous_Short_cinematic
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>
<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_ingame_FaulconDeLacy_description.png|In-game Falcon DeLacy description
blueprint-taipan.png|Taipan Independent Fighter Blueprint
File:20170522220855_1.jpg |Underside of a Taipan
File:20170522220926_1.jpg |Underside of a Taipan
File:20170522220910_1.jpg
File:20170522220933_1.jpg |Low front view
File:20170522220954_1.jpg |High front view
File:20170522221002_1.jpg |Side view
File:20170522221103_1.jpg |High rear view
File:20170522221117_1.jpg |Pulse lasers firing
File:20170522221417_1.jpg |Taipan beginning  to fold up while docking
File:20170522221418_1.jpg |Taipan fully folded up for docking
File:20170522221424_1.jpg |A Taipan folded up after docking
Taipan-Fighter-Cockpit.png|Taipan Fighter cockpit
Taipan-Fighter-Cockpit.png|Taipan Fighter cockpit
Taipan-Fighter-Neptune.png|Taipan Fighter and Neptune
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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