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{{Quote|The Corsair is further evidence of Gutamaya's mastery of multi-role ship designs. It offers a generous number of internal compartments, significant cargo capacity, and impressive straight-line speed and agility. With appropriate outfitting the Corsair performs very well in all ship roles, outclassed only by dedicated role vessels. This craft also takes full advantage of an overcharged Frame Shift Drive's capabilities.|In-Game Description}}
{{Quote|The Corsair is further evidence of Gutamaya's mastery of multi-role ship designs. It offers a generous number of internal compartments, significant cargo capacity, and impressive straight-line speed and agility. With appropriate outfitting the Corsair performs very well in all ship roles, outclassed only by dedicated role vessels. This craft also takes full advantage of an overcharged Frame Shift Drive's capabilities.|In-Game Description}}


The '''Corsair''' is a medium multipurpose [[Ships|ship]] produced by [[Gutamaya]].<ref name=":0" /> It's a successor to the [[Imperial Clipper]].<ref name=":1">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23iXokkr5aY Elite Dangerous: GUTAMAYA CORSAIR Full Specifications & Launch Date] - The Buurpit - YouTube - 26 March 2025</ref> [[Empire/Ranks|Imperial Navy rank]] is not required.<ref name=":1" /> It is currently only available for [[ARX]] as of 8 April 2025.<ref name=":1" />
The '''Corsair''' is a medium multirole [[ship]] produced by [[Gutamaya]].<ref name=":0">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Wx8O9V8C0A Frontier Unlocked livestream (February 2025)] - YouTube</ref> It's a successor to the [[Imperial Clipper]].<ref name=":1">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23iXokkr5aY Elite Dangerous: GUTAMAYA CORSAIR Full Specifications & Launch Date] - The Buurpit - YouTube - 26 March 2025</ref> [[Empire/Ranks|Imperial Navy rank]] is not required.<ref name=":1" /> Early access purchase for [[ARX]] began on 8 April 2025. It became available for [[credits]] on 4 July 2025 for Odyssey owners.<ref name=":3">[https://archive.vn/TPHT9 Corsair is available for credits] - Elite Dangerous - 4 July 2025 - X</ref>


== Overview ==
== Overview ==
The Corsair has a size 7 [[Power Plant]], size 7 [[thrusters]], size 7 [[Power Distributor]], up to 10 [[Internal Compartment|optional internals]], and 6 [[Hardpoint|hardpoints]].<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1084057953756270 Corsair Detailed Overview] - Elite Dangerous on Facebook - 10 April 2025</ref> It's designed to do all three main roles equally.<ref name=":0" /> As a multipurpose ship, it is thus superior to the [[Python]].<ref name=":1" /> It can carry up to an impressive 318t of cargo, giving the Corsair the highest cargo capacity of all medium ships apart from the [[Type-8 Transporter]]. The Corsair's max speed is capped at 600 m/s.
[[File:Corsair Gutamaya Detailed Overview.jpg|thumb|Corsair Detailed Overview]]
The Corsair has a size 7 [[Power Plant]], size 7 [[thrusters]], a size 7 [[Power Distributor]], up to 10 [[Internal Compartment|optional internals]], and 6 [[hardpoint]]s.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1084057953756270 Corsair Detailed Overview] - Elite Dangerous on Facebook - 10 April 2025</ref><ref name=":2">[https://www.elitedangerous.com/corsair Corsair - Elite Dangerous] - 8 April 2025</ref> It's designed to do all three main roles equally.<ref name=":0" /> As a multirole ship, it is thus superior to the [[Python]].<ref name=":1" /> It can carry up to an impressive 318t of cargo, giving the Corsair the highest cargo capacity of all medium ships apart from the [[Type-8 Transporter]]. The Corsair has a maximum boost speed of 600 m/s; while it can reach this speed with 6A Thrusters engineered with [[Dirty Thrusters]] and the [[Drag Drives]] experimental effect, equipping the Corsair with a 7A counterpart will allow it to consistently reach and maintain its maximum speed, even with most high-mass load outs such as hull tank combat builds.<ref name=":2" />


The ship has blue neon strip lights that highlight the shape of the hull, and minimal heat vents that fit inside the ship.<ref name=":0" /> The cockpit is similar to the [[Imperial Courier]] with an extra seat.<ref name=":1" />
[[File:3TzJ3xQ.jpg|thumb|Corsair view from the cockpit]]
The ship has blue neon strip lights that highlight the shape of the hull, and minimal heat vents that fit inside the ship.<ref name=":0" /> The cockpit is similar to the [[Imperial Courier]] with an extra pilot's seat behind the primary seat.<ref name=":1" /> Ports on the outer edges of the nacelles allow the thrusters to be observed externally, spinning faster as the ship accelerates.


The Corsair has a [[Mass Lock|mass lock]] factor of 7, which is unusually low for a ship of its size. This places its mass locking ability on par with much smaller ships such as the [[Adder]] or Imperial Courier. It's currently unclear whether or not this is an oversight by the developers.  
[[File:Convergence_corsair.png|thumb|250px|Corsair hardpoints convergence]]
As a departure from earlier Imperial Gutamaya ships which feature weapon Hardpoints on their nacelles, all of the Corsair's Hardpoints are located on its fuselage, affording much tighter weapon convergence. One Large Hardpoint is located on top of the ship some ways behind the cockpit, with the other two placed on the sides of the ship below the cockpit. Two of the Medium Hardpoints are on the angled slopes either side of the top Large Hardpoint, while the third is on the bottom amidships, in front of the Cargo Hatch.
 
Two Utility Hardpoints are located on either side of the bottom Medium Hardpoint near the Cargo Hatch. The other two are located one each atop the engine nacelles.


== Development ==
The Corsair was unveiled during a [[Frontier Unlocked]] livestream on 26 February 2025.<ref name=":0">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Wx8O9V8C0A Frontier Unlocked livestream (February 2025)] - YouTube</ref> As previous medium [[Frame Shift Drive (SCO)|SCO]] native ships covered [[Combat]], [[Trader|Trading]] and [[Explorer|Exploration]] (in the [[Python Mk II]], [[Type-8 Transporter|Type-8]] and [[Mandalay]] respectively), the Corsair represents the first new multi-purpose medium ship.
==Outfitting==
==Outfitting==
{{main|Outfitting}}All ships are highly customisable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the Corsair.
{{main|Outfitting}}
All ships are highly customisable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default loadout for the Corsair.
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* ''[x#] = Capacity''
* ''[x#] = Capacity''
* ''(PAS) = Reserved solely for the [[Planetary Approach Suite]] or [[Advanced Planetary Approach Suite]]''
* ''(PAS) = Reserved solely for the [[Planetary Approach Suite]] or [[Advanced Planetary Approach Suite]]''
== Development ==
The Corsair was unveiled during a [[Frontier Unlocked]] livestream on 26 February 2025.<ref name=":0" /> As previous medium [[Frame Shift Drive (SCO)|SCO]] native ships covered [[Combat]], [[Trader|Trading]] and [[Explorer|Exploration]] (in the [[Python Mk II]], [[Type-8 Transporter|Type-8]] and [[Mandalay]] respectively), the Corsair represents the first new multi-purpose medium ship. It launched for [[ARX]] on 8 April 2025.<ref name=":1" /> It became available for credits on 4 July 2025.<ref name=":3" />
== Trivia ==
* When the Corsair was first released, it had a [[Mass Lock|mass lock]] factor of 7, which is unusually low for a ship of its size. This placed its mass locking ability on par with much smaller ships such as the [[Adder]] or Imperial Courier. The Corsair was also observed to have abnormally poor heat dissipation for a ship of its size and module compatibility. Both issues were rectified with Trailblazers Update 3, released on 30 Apr 2025.<ref>https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-trailblazers-update-3-now-live.636973/</ref>


== Videos ==
== Videos ==
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File:Elite Dangerous - Gutamaya Corsair Stream Highlight
File:Elite Dangerous - Gutamaya Corsair Stream Highlight
File:Elite Dangerous - 2025 Roadmap
File:Elite Dangerous - 2025 Roadmap
File:Rocket Ship Corsair- Gutamaya's Clipper-Killer (Elite Dangerous)
File:Elite Dangerous - Corsair PVE All-Rounder - PVP Pirate Build
File:Test Drive- Gutamaya Corsair (Elite Dangerous)
File:SPECIAL Elite Dangerous- Corsair Mass Meet Up
File:Elite Dangerous- Ripley on board for the Corsair flight test
File:Elite Dangerous - Corsair- performance comparison to Clipper-Krait-FDL. First fly. Combat tests
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== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
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Corsair Ship Sneak Peek Art ED 1.jpeg|Corsair Ship Art
File:Corsair Ship Sneak Peek Art ED 1.jpeg|Corsair Ship Art
Corsair Ship Gutamaya 1.jpg|Corsair Ship Gutamaya 1
File:Corsair Ship Gutamaya 1.jpg|Corsair Ship Gutamaya 1
Corsair Ship Gutamaya 2.jpg|Corsair Ship Gutamaya 2
File:Corsair Ship Gutamaya 2.jpg|Corsair Ship Gutamaya 2
Corsair Ship Gutamaya Front.jpg|Corsair Gutamaya Front
File:Corsair Ship Gutamaya 3.jpg|Corsair Ship Gutamaya 3
Corsair Stellar Edition 1.jpg|Corsair Stellar Edition
File:Corsair Ship Gutamaya Front.jpg|Corsair Gutamaya Front
Corsair and Majestic-Class Interdictor.jpg|Corsair and Majestic-Class Interdictor
File:Corsair Stellar Edition 1.jpg|Corsair Stellar Edition
Corsair Gutamaya Detailed Overview.jpg|Corsair Detailed Overview
File:Corsair and Majestic-Class Interdictor.jpg|Corsair and Majestic-Class Interdictor
File:Gutamaya Corsair Launch Logo.jpg|Gutamaya Corsair Launch Logo
File:Corsair Gutamaya Detailed Overview.jpg|Corsair Detailed Overview
File:Corsair bow in space.jpg|Corsair bow in space
File:Corsair landed and SRV.jpg|Corsair landed and SRV
File:Corsair and Gas Giant.jpg|Corsair and Gas Giant
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Latest revision as of 18:57, 10 October 2026

The Corsair is further evidence of Gutamaya's mastery of multi-role ship designs. It offers a generous number of internal compartments, significant cargo capacity, and impressive straight-line speed and agility. With appropriate outfitting the Corsair performs very well in all ship roles, outclassed only by dedicated role vessels. This craft also takes full advantage of an overcharged Frame Shift Drive's capabilities.

— In-Game Description

The Corsair is a medium multirole ship produced by Gutamaya.[1] It's a successor to the Imperial Clipper.[2] Imperial Navy rank is not required.[2] Early access purchase for ARX began on 8 April 2025. It became available for credits on 4 July 2025 for Odyssey owners.[3]

Overview

Corsair Detailed Overview

The Corsair has a size 7 Power Plant, size 7 thrusters, a size 7 Power Distributor, up to 10 optional internals, and 6 hardpoints.[4][5] It's designed to do all three main roles equally.[1] As a multirole ship, it is thus superior to the Python.[2] It can carry up to an impressive 318t of cargo, giving the Corsair the highest cargo capacity of all medium ships apart from the Type-8 Transporter. The Corsair has a maximum boost speed of 600 m/s; while it can reach this speed with 6A Thrusters engineered with Dirty Thrusters and the Drag Drives experimental effect, equipping the Corsair with a 7A counterpart will allow it to consistently reach and maintain its maximum speed, even with most high-mass load outs such as hull tank combat builds.[5]

Corsair view from the cockpit

The ship has blue neon strip lights that highlight the shape of the hull, and minimal heat vents that fit inside the ship.[1] The cockpit is similar to the Imperial Courier with an extra pilot's seat behind the primary seat.[2] Ports on the outer edges of the nacelles allow the thrusters to be observed externally, spinning faster as the ship accelerates.

Corsair hardpoints convergence

As a departure from earlier Imperial Gutamaya ships which feature weapon Hardpoints on their nacelles, all of the Corsair's Hardpoints are located on its fuselage, affording much tighter weapon convergence. One Large Hardpoint is located on top of the ship some ways behind the cockpit, with the other two placed on the sides of the ship below the cockpit. Two of the Medium Hardpoints are on the angled slopes either side of the top Large Hardpoint, while the third is on the bottom amidships, in front of the Cargo Hatch.

Two Utility Hardpoints are located on either side of the bottom Medium Hardpoint near the Cargo Hatch. The other two are located one each atop the engine nacelles.

Outfitting

Main article: Outfitting

All ships are highly customisable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default loadout for the Corsair.

Category Default System Default Rating Default Class Max Class
Medium Hardpoint Pulse Laser (L) F 1 2
Pulse Laser (L) F 1 2
Empty -- -- 2
Large Hardpoint Empty -- -- 3
Empty -- -- 3
Empty -- -- 3
Utility Mount Empty -- -- 0
Empty -- -- 0
Empty -- -- 0
Empty -- -- 0
Bulkheads Lightweight Alloys C 1 1
Reactor Bay Power Plant E 7 7
Thrusters Mounting Thrusters E 7 7
Frame Shift Drive Housing Frame Shift Drive (SCO) E 5 5
Environment Control Life Support E 4 4
Power Coupling Power Distributor E 7 7
Sensor Suite Sensors E 6 6
Fuel Store Fuel Tank [x32] C 5 5
Internal Compartments Cargo Rack [x32] E 5 6
Shield Generator E 5 6
Empty -- -- 6
Cargo Rack [x16] E 4 5
Empty -- -- 5
Empty -- -- 5
Empty -- -- 4
Empty -- -- 3
Supercruise Assist I 1 2
Advanced Docking Computer E 1 1
(PAS) I 1 1

Development

The Corsair was unveiled during a Frontier Unlocked livestream on 26 February 2025.[1] As previous medium SCO native ships covered Combat, Trading and Exploration (in the Python Mk II, Type-8 and Mandalay respectively), the Corsair represents the first new multi-purpose medium ship. It launched for ARX on 8 April 2025.[2] It became available for credits on 4 July 2025.[3]

Trivia

  • When the Corsair was first released, it had a mass lock factor of 7, which is unusually low for a ship of its size. This placed its mass locking ability on par with much smaller ships such as the Adder or Imperial Courier. The Corsair was also observed to have abnormally poor heat dissipation for a ship of its size and module compatibility. Both issues were rectified with Trailblazers Update 3, released on 30 Apr 2025.[6]

Videos

References


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