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{{quote|The Kestrel is a purpose-built combat fighter engineered for speed, agility and lethal efficiency. Its compact frame and high-thrust maneuverability make it exceptionally effective in close-combat, interception, and rapid strike operations. The ship's sharper handling and turn of speed is also complemented with its ability to handle supercharged FSDs. In the hands of a skilled fighter pilot the Kestrel will prove itself to be unmatched.|In-Game Description}} | {{quote|The Kestrel is a purpose-built combat fighter engineered for speed, agility and lethal efficiency. Its compact frame and high-thrust maneuverability make it exceptionally effective in close-combat, interception, and rapid strike operations. The ship's sharper handling and turn of speed is also complemented with its ability to handle supercharged FSDs. In the hands of a skilled fighter pilot the Kestrel will prove itself to be unmatched.|In-Game Description}} | ||
The '''Kestrel Mk II''' is a small combat [[Ships|ship]] produced by [[Core Dynamics]]. It's the most agile ship | The '''Kestrel Mk II''' is a small combat [[Ships|ship]] produced by [[Core Dynamics]]. It's the most agile and maneuverable ship to date.<ref name=":1">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNYo_yRsSws Kestrel Mk II Review – Medium-Ship Firepower in a Small Frame | Elite Dangerous] - Mile 13 Gaming - YouTube - 22 Feb 2026</ref> The extreme firepower like a medium ship makes it a glass canon.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jY3_Ld6avrE KESTREL MKII REVIEW : Everything You Need to Know | Elite Dangerous] - Buurpit - YouTube - 18 Feb 2026</ref><ref name=":1" /> Early access purchase with [[ARX]] began on 24 February 2026.<ref name=":0">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf2wuh_09eo Elite Dangerous | Developer Log - 16 February 2026] - YouTube</ref><ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-kestrel-mk-ii-update-out-now.645581/ Elite Dangerous | Kestrel Mk II Update Out Now!] - 24 Feb 2026 - Frontier Forums</ref> It becomes purchasable with [[credits]] for all [[Elite Dangerous: Odyssey|Odyssey]] owners after 3 months.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||