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{{ShipInfobox
| image = Federal- Dropship-Planetary-Ring.png
| manufacturer = Core Dynamics
| yearsproduced = 3300-Present
| type = Combat, MultipurposeFreighter
| cost = 14,314,210
| insurance = 715,710
| factionreq = Federation
| factionrank = Midshipman
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| multicrew = Yes
| fighterhangar = No
| hullmass = 580500
| masslock = 14
| armour = 540
| armourhardness = 60
| shields = 104126
| heatcapacity = 331
| fuelcapacity = 16
| manoeuvrability = 3
| topspeed = 182203
| boostspeed maxtopspeed = 304232
| jumprange boostspeed = 7.25305
| maxboostspeed = 348
| jumprange = 8.09
| maxjumprange = 19.66
| cargocapacity = 56
| fuelcapacity maxcargocapacity = 16230
| utility = 4
| small =
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| large = 1
| huge =
| size1 = 1
| size2 = 1
| size3 = 2
| size4 = 1
| size5 = 2
| size6 = 12
| size7 =
| size8 =
| reservedic = 2x2× SizeClass 4 [[Military Compartment]]s
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{{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}}
| maxboostspeed = 348
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.
| maxjumprange = 19.66
}}
{{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}}
The '''Federal Dropship''' is a military ship produced for the [[Federation]] by [[Core Dynamics]]. Pilots must earn the rank of [[Federation/Ranks|Midshipman]] with the [[Federal Navy]] before they are permitted to purchase it. 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 module protection.
 
==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|Assault]] and [[Federal Gunship|Gunship]], sometimes making it difficult to tell them apart at a glance. The Dropship is the cheapest of the three and has the lowest neededFederal federalNavy rank requirement.
 
The Dropship is a very good [[combat]] vessel. Featuring aone largeClass 3 hardpoint and 4four mediumClass 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[[Military compartmentsCompartment]]s, for extra defense makinggiving it bulkyadditional bulk. It suffers withfrom lowweak shielding and has rather poor mobility, so it is poordifficult to use against nimble ships like the [[Vulture]]s. 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 [[Tradertrader|freighter]], the Dropship has a respectable 164T of space to haul cargo. Thisspace, ismaking very good for a medium ship; and isit the thirdsixth best of all non-large ships,. behind the much more expensive [[Federal Gunship]] and [[Python]].This Combinedcombined with its impressive defense, even when unshielded and ability to easily dodge interdictionsmakes the Dropship cana besolid achoice veryas appealinga trade ship. TheHowever, two of the biggest downsidedownsides to this is its very low jump range, especiallyand whenpoor fullymaneuverability, ladenmaking which[[Interdiction|interdictions]] maydifficult make trade options veryto limitedbreak.
 
As an [[explorer]], the dropshipDropship is notorious as one of the worst ships in the role haswith a poor jump range of 20LY19.66 LY or so, onethe ofsecond lowest jump range in the lowestgame, forbeing only a mediumfraction ship.higher Needlessthan tothe say,Federal Gunship. This makes the Dropship is a poorsubpar, cumbersome choice as an exploration vessel, andeven the cheaperafter [[Asp ExplorerEngineers|engineering]] is a far better option.
 
The Dropship is an excellent [[miner]]. 4Four Mediummedium hardpoints for one of each mining laserstool, 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.
 
[[File:Convergence fdrop.png|thumb|250px|Federal Dropship hardpoint convergence]]
Overall the Dropship sacrifices some combat aspects to be better at trading and mining. The biggest downsides the ship suffers are its miserable jump range and its required federation rank. However, its price tag lets it be a good stepping stone ship, as there are no other medium ships in its range without required military ranks.
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.
 
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.
 
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| rowspan="1012" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
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| [[Cargo Rack]] [x32] || E || 5 || 6
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| [[PlanetarySupercruise Approach SuiteAssist]] (H) || IE || 1 || 1
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| (PAS) || I || 1 || 1
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*''(L) = Loaned Module''
*''[x#] = Capacity''
*''(HPAS) = RequiresReserved solely for the [[ElitePlanetary Dangerous:Approach HorizonsSuite]], reserved solely foror [[Advanced Planetary Approach Suite]]''
*''(M) = [[Military Compartment]] reserved for [[Hull Reinforcement Package]], [[Module Reinforcement Package]], or [[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.
*"Drop-shipping" is also the practice of transferring goods directly to a customer, among other aspects. This would explain the ship's high cargo capacity and lack of Fighter Hanger.
*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:Introducing_Federal_Dropship_in_%22Need_for_Speed%22_style_-_Elite_Dangerous_Short_cinematic
File:Elite Dangerous - Beauty Of The Abyss part 5 "Sol"
File:Elite_Dangerous_-_Beauty_Of_The_Abyss_part_5_%22Sol%22
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>
FederalDropship000File:Bp-federal-dropship.jpgpng|Core Dynamics Federal Dropship Blueprint
File:Federal-Dropship-Planetary-Ring.png|Federal Dropship with Midnight Black paint in a planetary ring
B0vgXM8CcAAQSO3.jpg|Federal Dropship
File:Federal Dropship.png|Federal Dropship docked
Mining.jpg|Cockpit
File:Federal-Dropship-cockpit.png|Federal Dropship cockpit
E-D Federal Dropship - Hangar Frontal Side View - High Res.jpg|High Res Screenshot of a FDS in a Coriolis Hangar
EFile:Federal-D Federal Dropship - Hangar Frontal View Cockpit- High ResFront.jpgpng|E-D Federal Dropship -cockpit Hangar Frontal View - High Res.jpgfront
EFile:Core-Dynamics-Freedom-D Federal -Dropship - Hangar Aft Side View Mathew- High ResMaddison.jpgpng|E-DCore Dynamics Federal Dropship - Hangar Aft Side View - High Res.jpgart
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
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
Elite - Dangerous (CLIENT) 1_22_2016 11_19_44 PM.png|Federal Dropship
E-D Federal Dropship - On the Hunt - Side View - High Res.jpg|FDS on the hunt for pirates
Elite - Dangerous (CLIENT) 1_22_2016 11_54_03 PM.png|Federal DropShip
Elite - Dangerous (CLIENT) 3_25_2016 11_11_50 PM.png|Federal Dropship
bp-federal-dropship.png|Core Dynamics Federal Dropship Blueprint
Federal-Dropship-Planetary-Ring.png|Federal Dropship in a planetary ring
Federal Dropship Planet.jpg|Federal Dropship and a planet
Federal-Dropship-cockpit.png|Federal Dropship cockpit
Federal-Dropship-Planet.png|Federal Dropship and a planet
Federal-Dropship-Cockpit-Front.png|Federal Dropship cockpit front
Federal Dropship.png
Core-Dynamics-Freedom-Federal-Dropship-Mathew-Maddison.png|Core Dynamics Federal Dropship art
</gallery>
 
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