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{{ShipInfobox | {{ShipInfobox | ||
|image = Small_fighter_01.png | |image = Small_fighter_01.png | ||
|manufacturer = | |manufacturer = Faulcon DeLacy | ||
|shields = 30 | |shields = 30 | ||
|armour = 45 | |armour = 45 | ||
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|dimensions = 13.9L - 16.9W - 2.6H m | |dimensions = 13.9L - 16.9W - 2.6H m | ||
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{{Quote|The Taipan short-range fighter is | {{Quote|The Taipan short-range fighter is Faulcon deLacy's response to the success of Core Dynamics’ F-63 Condor and the Imperial Fighter designed by Gutamaya Shipyards for the Imperial Navy. The export restrictions on those models has left a wide gap in the market that Faulcon deLacy intends to exploit with the Taipan. Although most independent navies lack the large, capital-class carriers of the two larger superpowers, a range of smaller ships can be fitted with hangars to deploy small numbers of the craft. The Taipan can also act as a short-range critical-response fighter for starports and surface installations.|In-game description}} | ||
The '''Taipan''' is a [[Ship-Launched Fighters|Ship-Launched Fighter]] manufactured by | The '''Taipan''' is a [[Ship-Launched Fighters|Ship-Launched Fighter]] manufactured by [[Faulcon DeLacy]]<ref>[https://i.imgur.com/jWgaxuG.png Screenshot of Taipan flavor text]</ref> and included in the [[Elite Dangerous: Horizons]] 2.2 update.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JA_FcXnyV5Q Elite Dangerous patch 2.2 - aliens, space stations & more | Gamescom 2016], 2016-08-17</ref> It can only be deployed from a [[Fighter Hangar]] equipped on a larger ship. | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Concept art of the Taipan referred to it as the "Independent Fighter". | *Concept art of the Taipan referred to it as the "Independent Fighter". | ||
* | *The Taipan's design similarities to [[Lakon Spaceways]] ships caused many players to assume that it was a Lakon product, but descriptions in the game and on cosmetic items in the Frontier Store for the fighter confirm that it is from Faulcon DeLacy. | ||
== Videos == | == Videos == | ||
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File:17260x1190.jpg |From v2.2 Beta | File:17260x1190.jpg |From v2.2 Beta | ||
File:17261x1131.jpg |From v2.2 Beta | File:17261x1131.jpg |From v2.2 Beta | ||
Taipan_ingame_FaulconDeLacy_description.png|In-game Falcon DeLacy description | |||
blueprint-taipan.png|Taipan Independent Fighter Blueprint | blueprint-taipan.png|Taipan Independent Fighter Blueprint | ||
File:20170522220855_1.jpg |Underside of a Taipan | File:20170522220855_1.jpg |Underside of a Taipan | ||
Revision as of 05:24, 6 February 2018
The Taipan is a Ship-Launched Fighter manufactured by Faulcon DeLacy[1] and included in the Elite Dangerous: Horizons 2.2 update.[2] It can only be deployed from a Fighter Hangar equipped on a larger ship.
Overview
Of the three fighters, the Taipan is not as fast as the F63 Condor nor as maneuverable as the Imperial Fighter, but it does have the most armour and shields.
The Taipan Fighter can be purchased in Alliance and Independent systems only, but can be restocked in any system.
The rear wings of the Taipan have their in-flight position (the non-docking configuration) animated based on the heat level of the fighter. As the ship's heat level increases, the rear wings will decrease the amount they are swept back in a V shape and will become closer to a straight wing shape.
Variants
The Taipan is available in 6 variants, which differ only in weapons and utility modules, and slightly in the top and boost speed. F-variants have fixed weapons and G-variants have gimballed weapons.
| Variant | Weapons | Utility | Damage Per Second | Speed [Boost] (m/s) | Pitch / Roll / Yaw Rate (deg/s) | Cost (CR) * |
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| Aegis F | 2x fixed pulse lasers | Point Defence Turret | 44 | 273 [564] | 41 / 91 / 18 | 15,270 |
| AX1 F | 2x AX Multi-cannon | None | 55 | 279 [577] | 42 / ? / ? | 15,270 |
| Rogue F | 2x fixed plasma repeaters | Chaff Launcher | 36 | 263 [544] | 40 / 88 / 18 | 15,270 |
| Gelid G | 2x gimballed beam lasers | Heat Sink Launcher | 25 | 263 [544] | 40 / 88 / 18 | 15,270 |
| Rogue G | 2x gimballed pulse lasers | Chaff Launcher | 12 | 263 [544] | 40 / 88 / 18 | 15,270 |
| Gelid F | 2x fixed beam laser | Heat Sink Launcher | 45 | 263 [544] | 40 / 88 / 18 | 15,270 |
* This is the cost to initially outfit a Fighter Hangar bay for that fighter type/variant, or to change it to a different fighter type/variant. The cost to restock destroyed fighters is 1,030 CR each.[3]
Purchase Locations
| Variant | System | Station | Date Seen | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Types | Nganji | Christian Dock | 03.09.2017 | |
| All Types | Brestla System
Pleiades Sector IR-W D1-55 |
I Sola Prospect (outpost)
Donar's Oak |
01.21.2018
12.15.2017 |
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| All Types | Shinrarta Dezhra | Jameson Memorial | 11.14.2017 | |
| All Types | Diaguandri | Ray Gateway | 12.8.2017 |
Trivia
- Concept art of the Taipan referred to it as the "Independent Fighter".
- The Taipan's design similarities to Lakon Spaceways ships caused many players to assume that it was a Lakon product, but descriptions in the game and on cosmetic items in the Frontier Store for the fighter confirm that it is from Faulcon DeLacy.
Videos
Gallery
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Concept art featuring a human size reference
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From v2.2 Beta
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From v2.2 Beta
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In-game Falcon DeLacy description
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Taipan Independent Fighter Blueprint
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Underside of a Taipan
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Underside of a Taipan
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Low front view
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High front view
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Side view
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High rear view
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Pulse lasers firing
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Taipan beginning to fold up while docking
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Taipan fully folded up for docking
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A Taipan folded up after docking
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Taipan Fighter cockpit
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Taipan Fighter and Neptune
