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The '''Rhino''' is an upcoming, large surface [[Miner|mining]] [[SRV]].<ref name=":0">[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/beneath-surface-your-first-look-rhino Beneath the Surface - Your First Look at the Rhino] - 6 August 2026 - Elite Dangerous</ref> Early access for [[ARX]] will be in August 2026.<ref name=":0" />
{{Quote|Break new ground with a surface mining rig built to unearth new riches, with Vodel’s Rhino SRV.
Built for commanders who prefer extraction over exploration, this heavy-duty surface recon vehicle combines rugged performance with impressive mobility. Equipped with a planetary mineral scanner, deployable mining rigs and multi-crew capability for up to three occupants, the Rhino transforms planetary surfaces into financial opportunities for the budding pioneer. 
With exceptional suspension and handling, capable of traversing difficult terrain, the Rhino is ready to uncover mineral riches wherever you go.  <ref>[https://www.elitedangerous.com/store/vehicles/rhino Rhino] - 2 Sep 2026 - Elite Dangerous Store</ref>|In-Game Description}}
 
The '''Rhino''' is a large [[Miner|mining]] [[SRV]] produced by [[Vodel]].<ref name=":0">[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/beneath-surface-your-first-look-rhino Beneath the Surface - Your First Look at the Rhino] - 6 August 2026 - Elite Dangerous</ref><ref name=":1">[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/elite-dangerous-august-dev-log-2026 Elite Dangerous: August Dev Log 2026] - 27 August 2026</ref> The heavy-duty, three-person vehicle does planetary surface-mining with deployable [[Mining Rig|mining rigs]].<ref name=":2">[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/rhino-available-now-arx-early-access Rhino – Available Now Via ARX Early Access] - 2 September 2026</ref> Early access for [[ARX]] began on 2 September 2026.<ref name=":1" />
 
== Overview ==
This heavy-duty SRV has a Planetary Mineral Scanner to find resources. It can deploy up to 6 autonomous [[Mining Rig|mining rigs]] to extract resources. It can hold up to 24 tons of cargo which can be transferred to the parent ship. It can transport up to three [[Commander|commanders]]. The built in wheel thrusters enable it to jump over obstacles. On the roof is a twin defense repeater/plasma turret.
 
The Rhino has an onboard [[refinery]] module. The mining rigs extract [[materials]] from surface deposits. These are collected by the Rhino to fill the refinery bins and then stored in the cargo hold.
 
Deploying a Rhino requires the [[Ships|ship]] to hover above the planetary surface. The ship can be dismissed with the wave [[Emotes|emote]]. You can crawl underneath the lumbering Rhino. The spacious cabin can transport up to 3-persons, but the interior is not walkable.
 
== Outfitting ==
{{Main|Outfitting}}The Rhino cannot be modified. Its default loadout is listed below.
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== Compatible ships ==
The Rhino requires a medium or large [[Ships|ship]] with a [[Mk II Large Planetary Vehicle Hangar]].<ref name=":2" /> These are available via [[outfitting]].
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!Ship
!Class
!Vessel Hangar type
!Landing pad size
|-
|[[Alliance Crusader]]
|Class 5-6
|Mk I
|Medium
|-
|[[Anaconda]]
|Class 5-7
|Mk I
|Large
|-
|[[Beluga Liner]]
|Class 5-6
|Mk I
|Large
|-
|[[Caspian Explorer]]
|Class 5-7
|Mk I, Mk II
|Large
|-
|[[Federal Corvette]]
|Class 5-7
|Mk I
|Large
|-
|[[Federal Gunship]]
|Class 5-6
|Mk I
|Medium
|-
|[[Imperial Cutter]]
|Class 5-7
|Mk I
|Large
|-
|[[Keelback]]
|Class 5
|Mk I
|Medium
|-
|[[Krait Mk II]]
|Class 5-6
|Mk I
|Medium
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|[[Panther Clipper Mk II]]
|Class 5-7
|Mk I, Mk II
|Large
|-
|[[Type-9 Heavy]]
|Class 5-7
|Mk I
|Large
|-
|[[Type-10 Defender]]
|Class 5-7
|Mk I
|Large
|-
|[[Type-11 Prospector]]
|Class 5-6
|Mk I, Mk II
|Medium
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== Notes ==
== Notes ==
*The Rhino was first datamined in the game files of the ''[[Elite Dangerous: Odyssey|ED: Odyssey]]'' alpha.<ref name="Odyssey alpha">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kBOc1x4CP4 YouTube: MAJOR LEAK - Thargoid Troops, Motherships, TWO SRVs, Panther Clipper & Mamba Light - Elite Dangerous]</ref>
*The Rhino was first datamined in the game files of the ''[[Elite Dangerous: Odyssey|ED: Odyssey]]'' alpha.<ref name="Odyssey alpha">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kBOc1x4CP4 YouTube: MAJOR LEAK - Thargoid Troops, Motherships, TWO SRVs, Panther Clipper & Mamba Light - Elite Dangerous]</ref>
*[[Frontier Developments|Frontier]] describes it as a colossal SRV, but it's smaller than the biggest real-life haul trucks.<ref name=":0" /> It's less than half the height of a Caterpillar 798 AC.
*Check the [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wfvkE73ZEhlvdhVZMjIpyzr5cAsceY4xPWTGdG2yEmo Rhino Planetary Mining Public Field Guide]
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== Videos ==
== Videos ==
<gallery>
File:Elite Dangerous - Rhino Release Trailer
File:First Impressions - Rhino & Surface Mining Preview - Elite Dangerous
File:FIRST LOOK- The Rhino Review & Surface Mining Guide - Elite Dangerous
File:Elite Dangerous - Rhino- comparison to Scarab, Scorpion, Nomad. Durability-high-G check. How to mine
File:Rhino vs Scorpion vs Scarab DRAG RACE - Elite Dangerous
File:How to add TV to your RHINO Srv -- Elite Dangerous Odyssey --
File:Elite Dangerous- Throwing Rhinos off a cliff!
File:Using the Rhino to Powerplay Merit Mine - Elite Dangerous
</gallery>


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
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File:Rhino SRV Concept 3.jpg|Rhino SRV Concept 3
File:Rhino SRV Concept 3.jpg|Rhino SRV Concept 3
File:Rhino SRV Concept 4.jpg|Rhino SRV Concept 4
File:Rhino SRV Concept 4.jpg|Rhino SRV Concept 4
File:Rhino Sideview.jpg|Rhino sideview
File:Rhino and Type-11.jpg|Rhino and Type-11 Prospector
File:Rhino SRV Action.jpg|Rhino SRV action
File:Rhino SRV Key Art.jpg|Rhino SRV Key Art
File:Mining Rig and Rhino.jpg|Mining Rig and Rhino
File:Rhino and Mining Rig Afternoon.jpg|Rhino and Mining Rig late afternoon
File:Rhino Nomad and Type-11 Prospector.jpg|Rhino, Nomad and Type-11 Prospector
File:Rhino SRV Cabin.jpg|Rhino SRV cabin
File:Rhino Stellar Human Scale.png|Rhino Stellar Human Scale
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Latest revision as of 22:58, 15 October 2026

Break new ground with a surface mining rig built to unearth new riches, with Vodel’s Rhino SRV. Built for commanders who prefer extraction over exploration, this heavy-duty surface recon vehicle combines rugged performance with impressive mobility. Equipped with a planetary mineral scanner, deployable mining rigs and multi-crew capability for up to three occupants, the Rhino transforms planetary surfaces into financial opportunities for the budding pioneer. With exceptional suspension and handling, capable of traversing difficult terrain, the Rhino is ready to uncover mineral riches wherever you go. [1]

— In-Game Description

The Rhino is a large mining SRV produced by Vodel.[2][3] The heavy-duty, three-person vehicle does planetary surface-mining with deployable mining rigs.[4] Early access for ARX began on 2 September 2026.[3]

Overview

This heavy-duty SRV has a Planetary Mineral Scanner to find resources. It can deploy up to 6 autonomous mining rigs to extract resources. It can hold up to 24 tons of cargo which can be transferred to the parent ship. It can transport up to three commanders. The built in wheel thrusters enable it to jump over obstacles. On the roof is a twin defense repeater/plasma turret.

The Rhino has an onboard refinery module. The mining rigs extract materials from surface deposits. These are collected by the Rhino to fill the refinery bins and then stored in the cargo hold.

Deploying a Rhino requires the ship to hover above the planetary surface. The ship can be dismissed with the wave emote. You can crawl underneath the lumbering Rhino. The spacious cabin can transport up to 3-persons, but the interior is not walkable.

Outfitting

Main article: OutfittingThe Rhino cannot be modified. Its default loadout is listed below.
Category System Rating Class
Small Hardpoint Twin defense repeater/plasma turret G 1
Bulkheads Hull Structure N/A N/A
Reactor Bay Power Plant E 2
Environment Control Life Support E 0
Power Coupling Power Distributor E 0
Sensor Suite Sensors C 1
Fuel Store Fuel Tank [x0.30] S 0
Internal Compartments Shield Generator C 0
Data Link Scanner 0 1
Cargo Rack [x2] E 1
Planetary mineral scanner C 1
Refinery F 1

Compatible ships

The Rhino requires a medium or large ship with a Mk II Large Planetary Vehicle Hangar.[4] These are available via outfitting.

Compatible ships[4]
Ship Class Vessel Hangar type Landing pad size
Alliance Crusader Class 5-6 Mk I Medium
Anaconda Class 5-7 Mk I Large
Beluga Liner Class 5-6 Mk I Large
Caspian Explorer Class 5-7 Mk I, Mk II Large
Federal Corvette Class 5-7 Mk I Large
Federal Gunship Class 5-6 Mk I Medium
Imperial Cutter Class 5-7 Mk I Large
Keelback Class 5 Mk I Medium
Krait Mk II Class 5-6 Mk I Medium
Panther Clipper Mk II Class 5-7 Mk I, Mk II Large
Type-9 Heavy Class 5-7 Mk I Large
Type-10 Defender Class 5-7 Mk I Large
Type-11 Prospector Class 5-6 Mk I, Mk II Medium

Notes

References

Videos

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