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{{ShipInfobox|image = Diamondback_bodyshot_01.png|manufacturer = Lakon Spaceways|manoeuvrability = 8|shields = 93|armour = 216|hullmass = 170|cargocapacity = 0|fuelcapacity = 16|jumprange = 11.35|utility = 4|small = 2|medium = 2|size2 = 1|size3 = 3|type = Combat Explorer|cost = 564329|landingpad = Small|maxjumprange = 28.25|maxtopspeed = 316|maxcargocapacity = 28|topspeed = 283|boostspeed = 384|maxboostspeed = 435}}
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{{Quote|The Diamondback Scout is Lakon Spaceway's specialist combat explorer vessel. Unlike its bigger brother Asp, the Diamondback isn't suited as an all rounder vessel. It is popular with elite recon and pathfinder units with navies throughout human space. Its relatively low cost also makes it a popular choice with independent pilots who appreciate its combat and exploration potential.|In-game description}}
| image               = Diamondback Scout - Profile.png
The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a long range combat &'' reconnaissance'' [[ships|ship]] which was released in the [[Powerplay]] update.
| manufacturer       = Lakon Spaceways
| yearsproduced      = 3300-Present
| type                = Combat Explorer
| cost                = 564,320
| insurance          = 28,216
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| landingpad          = Small
| dimensions          = 39.0m x 24.3m x 12.3m
| seats              = 1
| multicrew          = No
| fighterhangar      = No
| hullmass           = 170
| masslock            = 8
| armour              = 216
| armourhardness      = 40
| shields            = 92
| heatcapacity        = 346
| fuelcapacity       = 16
| manoeuvrability    = 5
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| maxtopspeed        = 329
| boostspeed          = 384
| maxboostspeed      = 441
| jumprange           = 12.17
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| size3               = 3
| size4              =  
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{{Quote|Developed by Lakon Spaceways, the Diamondback Scout is a dual-purpose combat and exploration ship. Its 30 light-year jump range makes it popular with aspiring explorers, while its exceptional manoeuvrability makes it excellent at evading incoming fire. And with two medium and two small hardpoints, the Scout can also pack a punch.|In-Game Description}}
The '''Diamondback Scout''' is a small [[Ships|ship]] produced by [[Lakon Spaceways]]. It was conceived as an attempt to repeat Lakon's success with the [[Asp Explorer]] at a lower price point. The result was a capable small ship with good jump range, and it was marketed as a light reconnaissance craft that could be outfitted for [[combat]] or [[Explorer|exploration]]. After the Diamondback Scout's maiden flight, however, it was criticized for its lack of versatility, but it nonetheless saw modest success in the long-range reconnaissance, long-range interceptor, and fast picket ship roles for organisations not able or willing to invest in more expensive vessels.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170720034319/http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=dcbf6b86b4b0c7d1c21b73b1e&id=347cbf826e Elite Dangerous Newsletter #77]</ref> In an effort to address the shortcomings of the Scout, Lakon later released an enhanced variant called the [[Diamondback Explorer]].


The weapon hardpoints are located as follows: 1 small side mounted hardpoint and 1 medium side mounted hardpoint on each side of the cockpit for a total of 2 medium and 2 small. These hardpoints have their aim points arranged in a straight horizontal line with little space between reticule dots making them very usable with fixed mounts.  However their side mounting and close space also make good mounts for gimbaled and turreted weapons.
== Overview ==
The Diamondback Scout is a cheap vessel built primarily for [[combat]] that can also be repurposed as a moderately satisfactory [[Explorer|exploration]] ship for pilots who cannot afford better options.


This ship has animated engine pods that shift position and tilt when landing gear are deployed as well as a radiator panel on the top surface that opens when landing gear are deployed.
In combat, the Diamondback Scout is very effective. It has exceptional mobility and a small body letting it dodge with ease, resulting in a ship that can be incredibly nimble and tough to hit. This helps counteract its rather poor shields and armour. Good heat signature and a lot of utility mounts make it capable of running [[stealth]] builds and is very effective in the role. It has good firepower potential for its price range with two Class 1 and two Class 2 hardpoints. As a stealth build or long-range fighter, the Scout is perfect and can deftly handle [[Bounty Hunter|bounty hunting]], but its lacking internal compartments make it a somewhat poor [[pirate]].


== History ==
As an explorer, the Scout also performs well. At 30 LY without [[Engineers|Engineering]], the Scout has a high jump range for its price, but is still outperformed by the cheaper [[Adder]] and [[Hauler]], although those two ships have their own shortcomings in the role. One drawback is the Scout's very restricting internal space, which can hamper [[Outfitting]] options, and its small fuel tank, but such limitations are to be expected with a ship in the Scout's low price range.
{{Quote|The Diamondback Scout is [[Lakon Spaceways]]’ attempt to repeat the success of the [[Asp]] range at a medium price point. The result was a combat capable ship with good jump capability and was pitched as a light long range reconnaissance ship. After the ship’s maiden flight it was criticized for not having the same versatility as the Asp, but it has seen modest success in the long range reconnaissance, long range interceptor and fast picket ship roles for organisations not able or willing to invest in the heavy price tag of the Asp.<ref>[http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=dcbf6b86b4b0c7d1c21b73b1e&id=347cbf826e Elite: Dangerous Newsletter #77]</ref>|In-game history}}
 
The Scout is a poor choice for [[Trader|trading]], [[Miner|mining]], and [[Passenger Carrier|passenger transport]]. It does have higher cargo capacity than the [[Adder]] at 28t, but the cheaper [[Cobra Mk III]] surpasses it.
 
[[File:Convergence dbscout.png|thumb|250px|Diamondback Scout hardpoints convergence]]
The weapon hardpoints are located as follows: one Class 1 hardpoint on either side of the cockpit, and one Class 2 hardpoint on either side of the cockpit, for a total of four hardpoints. These hardpoints have their aim points arranged in a straight horizontal line with little space between reticle dots making them easy to use with fixed, gimballed, and turreted weapons.


==Purchase Locations==
==Purchase Locations==
''More purchase locations can be found on [https://inara.cz/elite/nearest-outfitting/?formbrief=1&pa3%5B%5D=xship24&ps1=Sol&pi18=0&pi19=0&pi17=2&pi2=1 Inara.cz]''
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! System
! Station
! Station
! Date Seen
! Date Seen
! Discount
|-
|-
|Arth
|[[Shinrarta Dezhra]]
|Midgeley Dock
|[[Jameson Memorial]]
|June 27, 2015
|Always available
|10% discount
|-
|-
|Wolf 406
|Brestla
|Hamilton Gateway (15% discount)
|i Sola Prospect
|June 5, 2015
|Always available
|20% surcharge
|-
|-
|Wolf 908
|Akkadia
|Rubin Vision
|Calvin Lawrence
|June 5, 2015
|Nov. 28, 2019
|15% discount
|-
|-
|Leesti
|KP Tauri
|George Lucas
|Spedding Orbital
|June 5, 2015
|Nov. 28, 2019
|15% discount
|-
|-
|Ngaledi
|G 35-15
|Smith Enterprises
|Leslie Gateway
|June 5, 2015
|Nov. 28, 2019
|15% discount
|-
|-
|LHS 262
|Dinda
|Boodt Port
|Mount Sunday
|June 6, 2015
|Nov. 28, 2019
|15% discount
|-
|-
|Beta-1 Tucanae
|Tau Ceti
|Adams Orbital
|Ortiz Moreno City
|June 6, 2015
|Nov. 28, 2019
|
|-
|-
|Momus Reach
|Altair
|Tartarus Point
|Solo Orbiter
|June 6, 2015
|Nov. 28, 2019
|
|-
|-
|Xihe
|Futhark
|Zhen Dock
|Ravescene Memorial
|June 6, 2015
|Nov. 28, 2019
|
|-
|-
|Njikan
|Angurongo
|Smeaton Port
|Dahm Port
|June 6, 2015
|Nov. 28, 2019
|
|-
|-
|LHS 2651
|LP 131-66
|Kennan Dock
|Vasilyev Vision
|June 8, 2015
|Nov. 28, 2019
|
|-
|-
|Kured
|Holiacan
|Kuchner Vision
|Fortress Yarrow
|June 7, 2015
|Nov. 28, 2019
|-
|
|Cerno
|}
|Kanwar Enterprise
 
|June 7, 2015
==Outfitting==
{{main|Outfitting}}
 
All ships are highly customisable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the Diamondback Scout.
 
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! style="text-align: center;" | Max Class
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|-
|Alano
| rowspan="2" | [[Hardpoint|Small Hardpoint]]
|Leestman Port
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 1
|June 8, 2015
|-
|-
|Amphisatsu
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 1
|Goldberg Orbital
|June 8, 2015
|-
|-
|Chona
| rowspan="2" | [[Hardpoint|Medium Hardpoint]]
|Smoot Station
| [[Pulse Laser]] || F || 1 || 2
|June 8, 2015
|-
|-
|Diaguandri 
| [[Pulse Laser]] || F || 1 || 2
|Ray Gateway
|June 9, 2015
|-
|-
|Xi Ursae Majoris
| rowspan="4" | Utility Mount
|Durrance Dock
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|June 9, 2015
|-
|-
|Setana
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|Henson Horizons
|June 10, 2015
|-
|-
|H Draconis
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|Brislington
|June 10, 2015
|-
|-
|44 B Ophiuchi
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|Feustel Gateway (~10% discount)
|June 12, 2015
|-
|-
|Sekhemet
| [[Bulkheads]]
|Nasmyth Station
| [[Lightweight Alloys]] || I || 1 || 8
|June 12, 2015
|-
|-
|LFT 1448
| Reactor Bay
|Dirac Enterprise
| [[Power Plant]] || E|| 4|| 4
|June 13, 2015
|-
|-
|Uzumoku
| Thrusters Mounting
|Sevrdup Ring
| [[Thrusters]] || E|| 4|| 4
|June 14, 2015
|-
|-
|Njiri
| Frame Shift Drive Housing
|Helin Dock
| [[Frame Shift Drive]] || E|| 4|| 4
|June 16, 2015
|-
|-
|Ditia
| Environment Control
|Arkwright City
| [[Life Support]] || E|| 2|| 2
|June 16, 2015
|-
|-
|PLX 695
| Power Coupling
|Dover
| [[Power Distributor]] || E|| 3|| 3
|June 16, 2015
|-
|-
|31 Aquilae
| Sensor Suite
|Killough Orbital
| [[Sensors]] || E|| 2|| 2
|June 18, 2015
|-
|-
|Chona
| Fuel Store
|Smoot Station
| [[Fuel Tank]] [x16] || C || 4 || 4
|
June 19, 2015
|-
|-
|Belagro
| rowspan="7" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
|Hermaszewski Station
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 3
|June 21, 2015
|-
|-
| Angurongo
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 3
| Dahm Port
|
June 22, 2015
|-
|-
|Ross 775
| [[Shield Generator]] || E || 3 || 3
|Gamow Gateway
|June 22, 2015
|-
|-
|Tepehuacoc
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
|Sauma Orbital
|June 24, 2015
|-
|-
|Kung Te
| [[Advanced Docking Computer]] || E || 1 || 1
|Bellamy Enterprise
|June 24, 2015
|-
|-
|LFT 1448
| [[Supercruise Assist]] || E || 1 || 1
|Dirac Enterprise
|June 24, 2015
|-
|-
|Derrim
| (PAS) || I || 1 || 1
|Nachtigal Hub
|June 28, 2015
|}
|}
*''(L) = Loaned Module''
*''[x#] = Capacity''
*''(PAS) = Reserved solely for the [[Planetary Approach Suite]] or [[Advanced Planetary Approach Suite]]''
== Notes ==
*The Diamondback Scout was released with the [[Powerplay]] update (1.3).
== Trivia ==
*The Diamondback Scout length (39m) is similar to the Space Shuttle orbiter (37m) that was operated by [[NASA]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nDYYYqrhp4 YouTube: Elite ship scale 3.0]</ref>
*Excluding the [[Cobra Mk IV]], the Diamondback Scout is tied with the [[Type-7 Transporter]] for lowest amount of Livery options. This is particularly odd as the [[Diamondback Explorer]] has a far great amount despite being released much later.
*The Diamondback Scout is the only ship in ''[[Elite Dangerous]]'' to have a cargo capacity of 0 as its default loadout.
== Videos ==
<gallery>
File:Diamondback Scout - SHIP COMERCIAL - ELITE DANGEROUS
File:The Diamondback Scout
File:Elite Dangerous Explorer
File:The Diamondback Scout Elite Dangerous
File:The Diamondback Scout Review - A Surprisingly Fun Ship -Elite Dangerous-
</gallery>


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Diamondback_cockpit_01.jpg
Diamondback Scout - Profile.png|Diamondback Scout profile
File:Diamondback_in_RES_01.jpg|Backside of the Diamondback Scout
File:Diamondback cockpit 01.jpg
File:Diamondback_docked_01.jpg|Docked Diamondback Scout
Bp-diamondback-scout.png|Lakon Diamondback Scout Blueprint
Diamondback Cockpit.png|Diamondback cockpit
</gallery>
</gallery>


== References ==
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