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{{ShipInfobox
{{ShipInfobox
| image              = Elite-Dangerous-Federal-Dropship-890x350.jpg
| image              = Federal Dropship.png
| manufacturer        = Core Dynamics
| manufacturer        = Core Dynamics
| cost                = 14314210
| yearsproduced      = 3300-Present
| topspeed            = 183
| type                = Combat, Freighter
| boostspeed         = 304
| cost                = 14,314,210
| manoeuvrability    = 2
| insurance          = 715,710
| shields            = 104
| factionreq          = Federation
| factionrank        = Midshipman
| expansionreq        =
| landingpad          = Medium
| dimensions         = 73.9m x 52.3m x 21.7m
| seats              = 2
| multicrew          = Yes
| fighterhangar      = No
| hullmass            = 500
| masslock            = 14
| armour              = 540
| armour              = 540
| hullmass            = 580
| armourhardness      = 60
| cargocapacity      =56
| shields            = 126
| fuelcapacity        =16  
| heatcapacity        = 331
| jumprange          =7,25
| fuelcapacity        = 16
| manoeuvrability    = 3
| topspeed            = 203
| maxtopspeed        = 232
| boostspeed          = 305
| maxboostspeed      = 348
| jumprange          = 8.09
| maxjumprange        = 19.66
| cargocapacity      = 56
| maxcargocapacity    = 230
| utility            = 4
| utility            = 4
| small              =  
| small              =  
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| large              = 1
| huge                =  
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| factionreq         = Federation
| reservedic         = 2× Class 4 [[Military Compartment]]s
| factionrank        = Midshipman
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| landingpad          = Medium
{{quote|Developed by Core Dynamics, the Federal Dropship is a versatile combat vessel widely used by the Federal Navy. Boasting one large and four medium hardpoints, the vessel can contend even with larger ships such as the Python, while its two military compartments allow the pilot to enhance the ship's defensive profile.|In-Game Description}}
|dimensions = 73.9L - 52.3W - 21.7H|type = Heavy Multipurpose|maxjumprange = 19.66|maxtopspeed = 209|maxboostspeed = 348|maxcargocapacity = 164|masslock = 14}}
The '''Federal Dropship''' is a medium [[Ships|ship]] produced by [[Core Dynamics]] for the [[Federation]]. Purchasing it requires achieving a [[Federal Navy]] [[Federation/Ranks|rank]] of Midshipman. The workhorse of the Federal Navy, the Federal Dropship has excellent hardpoint placement, and is known for its ability to remain functioning even when the hull is at very low integrity thanks to its internal module positioning. Although the more expensive Federal military ships offer greater firepower and agility, the Dropship can take a beating and still carry its pilot to victory.
{{quote|The Federal Dropship is the Federation Navy's workhorse ship for tactical and special forces deployments. This is a well armoured and well armed ship capable of carrying large loads. Its versatile nature means that it is well suited to tackling even the most hostile environment.|In-Game Description}}
 
==Overview==
The Federal Dropship is generally available for purchase at [[Station]]s controlled by minor factions that are aligned with the Federation. Systems controlled by [[President of the Federation|Federal President]] [[Zachary Hudson]] are guaranteed to have the Dropship on hand, along with other Core Dynamics vessels. Its body shape and design is shared with the [[Federal Assault Ship]] and [[Federal Gunship]], sometimes making it difficult to tell them apart at a glance. The Dropship is the cheapest of the three and has the lowest Federal Navy rank requirement.
 
The Dropship is a very good [[combat]] vessel. Featuring one Class 3 hardpoint and four Class 2 hardpoints, it has no trouble dealing with ships lower than its price and can put up a good fight against even higher tier ships like [[Python]]s. Furthermore, the Dropship has above-average armour as well as two [[Military Compartment]]s, giving it additional bulk. It suffers from weak shielding and has rather poor mobility, so it is difficult to use against nimble ships like the [[Vulture]]. Overall, the Dropship is a respectable ship for both a [[Bounty Hunter]] or a [[Pirate]], but more likely to be used as a stepping stone on the path to a stronger vessel.
 
As a [[trader|freighter]], the Dropship has a respectable 164T of cargo space, making it the sixth best of all non-large ships. This combined with its impressive defense makes the Dropship a solid choice as a trade ship. However, two of the biggest downsides to this is its very low jump range and poor maneuverability, making [[Interdiction|interdictions]] difficult to break.


The '''Federal Dropship''' is one of the [[Federation]]'s ships and thus are generally sold at [[Station]]s that are aligned with the Federation (but has been seen at an independent [[shipyard]]). To purchase the Federal Dropship players must have earned the rank of [[Federation/Ranks|Midshipman]] with the Federation's Navy. Currently this ship isn't very appealing - due to its low mobility it is dominated in combat by most other [[ships]], cargo capacity is much lower than that of less expensive ships. However, the Federal Dropship does fill a great role in group player versus player engagements due to its excellent hardpoint size and placement.
As an [[explorer]], the Dropship is notorious as one of the worst ships in the role with a poor jump range of 19.66 LY or so, the second lowest jump range in the game, being only a fraction higher than the Federal Gunship. This makes the Dropship a subpar, cumbersome choice as an exploration vessel, even after [[Engineers|engineering]].


The Federal Dropship is noted for its ability to remain functioning even when the hull is at very low integrity. This is due to its good module protection.
The Dropship is an excellent [[miner]]. Four medium hardpoints for one of each mining tool, while retaining a large hardpoint for self defense, small size, great cargo space and good defences make the Dropship a fantastic miner and can be a miner's next stepping stone after the [[Keelback]]. Its only downsides are its lack of a [[Fighter Hangar]] and its limited jump range, which can make reaching specific mining zones a chore.


The weapon hardpoints are located as follows: Two side mounted Class 2 Medium hardpoints in front of the lower wing (One each side), two bottom mounted Class 2 Medium hardpoints located slightly behind the point at which the front fuselage tapering ends (One on each side of the underside), and One bottom mounted Class 3 Large hardpoint located under the nose of the ship and slightly forward of where the front fuselage tapering ends. Although all hardpoints have good to excellent fields of fire when fitted with turrets, the side mounted hardpoints benefit the most from turrets.
[[File:Convergence fdrop.png|thumb|250px|Federal Dropship hardpoint convergence]]
The weapon hardpoints are located as follows: two side-mounted Class 2 hardpoints in front of the lower wings, two underside Class 2 hardpoints located slightly behind the point at which the front fuselage tapering ends, and one underside Class 3 hardpoint beneath the nose of the ship and slightly forward of the front fuselage tapering. Although all hardpoints have good to excellent fields of fire when fitted with turrets, the side mounted hardpoints benefit the most from turrets.


==Purchase Locations ==
==Purchase Locations ==
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{{main|Outfitting}}
{{main|Outfitting}}


All ships are highly customizable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the Federal Dropship.
All ships are highly customisable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the Federal Dropship.


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| [[Fuel Tank]] [x16] || C || 4 || 4
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| rowspan="7" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
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| [[Discovery Scanner|BDS]] || E || 1 || 2
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
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| [[Supercruise Assist]] || E || 1 || 1
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*''(L) = Loaned''
*''(L) = Loaned Module''
*''[x#] = Capacity''
*''[x#] = Capacity''
*''BDS = Basic Discovery Scanner''
*''(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==
*"Dropship" is a science fiction term for a type of orbit-to-planet military "landing craft", by analogy to those deployed from ships to land.
*The wings on the Dropship are front-swept, which is seen on some aircraft and helps with lift.
==Videos==
<gallery>
File:The Federal Dropship Elite Dangerous
File:Elite Dangerous - Beauty Of The Abyss part 5 "Sol"
File:The Federal Dropship Review - A Midshipman's Reward? -Elite Dangerous-
File:Introducing Federal Dropship in "Need for Speed" style - Elite Dangerous Short cinematic
</gallery>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
FederalDropship000.jpg|Federal Dropship
File:Bp-federal-dropship.png|Core Dynamics Federal Dropship Blueprint
B0vgXM8CcAAQSO3.jpg|Federal Dropship
File:Federal-Dropship-Planetary-Ring.png|Federal Dropship with Midnight Black paint in a planetary ring
Mining.jpg|Cockpit
File:Federal Dropship.png|Federal Dropship docked
E-D Federal Dropship - Hangar Frontal Side View - High Res.jpg|High Res Screenshot of a FDS in a Coriolis Hangar
File:Federal-Dropship-cockpit.png|Federal Dropship cockpit
E-D Federal Dropship - Hangar Frontal View - High Res.jpg|E-D Federal Dropship - Hangar Frontal View - High Res.jpg
File:Federal-Dropship-Cockpit-Front.png|Federal Dropship cockpit front
E-D Federal Dropship - Hangar Aft Side View - High Res.jpg|E-D Federal Dropship - Hangar Aft Side View - High Res.jpg
File:Core-Dynamics-Freedom-Federal-Dropship-Mathew-Maddison.png|Core Dynamics Federal Dropship art
E-D Federal Dropship - Hangar Left Side View - High Res.jpg|E-D Federal Dropship - Hangar Left Side View - High Res
E-D Federal Dropship - Sunglare-Aft Bottom View with Hardpoints deployed - High Res.jpg|E-D Federal Dropship - Sunglare-Aft Bottom View with Hardpoints deployed - High Res
E-D Federal Dropship - Sunglare-Aft Top Side View - High Res.jpg|E-D Federal Dropship - Sunglare-Aft Top Side View - High Res
E-D Federal Dropship - Sunglare-Front Bottom Side View with Weapons Deployed - High Res.jpg|E-D Federal Dropship - Sunglare-Front Bottom Side View with Weapons Deployed - High Res
E-D Federal Dropship - Sunglare-Front Bottom Side View with Weapons Deployed II- High Res.jpg|E-D Federal Dropship - Sunglare-Front Bottom Side View with Weapons Deployed II- High Res
E-D Federal Dropship - Bottom Hardpoint Locations - Ultra High Res.jpg|E-D Federal Dropship - Bottom Hardpoint Locations - Ultra High Res
File:Federal_Dropship_Top_radiator_banks.jpg |Top radiator banks exposed
File:Federal_Dropship_Side_radiator_banks.jpg |side radiator banks exposed
File:Federal_Dropship_Cockpit_exterior.jpg |Close-up of Cockpit exterior
2016-01-06_00004.jpg|FDS in Supercruise
</gallery>
</gallery>


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