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The raised bridge island grants excellent visibility, and the forked prow further improves vision during a landing approach, while also aiding hardpoint convergence.<ref name=":1" /> | The raised bridge island grants excellent visibility, and the forked prow further improves vision during a landing approach, while also aiding hardpoint convergence.<ref name=":1" /> | ||
The Mk II is equipped with a similar assortment of [[Hardpoint|hardpoints]] as its predecessor, swapping out the two Medium hardpoints for an additional Large hardpoint<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-september-dev-log.649883/page-2#post-10893882 Elite Dangerous | September Dev Log] - 24 Sep 2026</ref>. Their layout is also comparable; a single Huge hardpoint is mounted at the ship’s prow, between the ‘forks’, hidden under an armored | The Mk II is equipped with a similar assortment of [[Hardpoint|hardpoints]] as its predecessor, swapping out the two Medium hardpoints for an additional Large hardpoint<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-september-dev-log.649883/page-2#post-10893882 Elite Dangerous | September Dev Log] - 24 Sep 2026</ref>. Their layout is also comparable; a single Huge hardpoint is mounted at the ship’s prow, between the ‘forks’, hidden under an armored shutter<ref>[https://discord.com/invite/frontierunlocked Frontier Unlocked] Discord Server - September 2026 - Community Manager Phil Weeks said “we can confirm that the Anaconda Mk II has four large hardpoints as well as one huge hardpoint, we'll share the full breakdown and more detail soon.”</ref>. A two pairs of large hardpoints are present on the ship’s dorsal and ventral surfaces, roughly amidships, and a pair of small hardpoints sit on the vessel’s ventral aft section, just behind the vehicle bay doors. A design quirk permits the use of [[Lakon Spaceways|Lakon’s]] proprietary [[Mining Volley Repeater|Mining Volley Repeaters]] on the ventral hardpoints.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVNiUiWb5ZA Anaconda Mk II : Partial Interior Revealed! Full Specs & Modules | Elite Dangerous] - The Buur Pit - Youtube, 16th Sept 2026</ref> | ||
Another change occurred in the landing gear – gone are the multitude of struts, braces and exposed machinery – the Mk II’s gear underwent a complete redesign. Four massive, actuated legs placed around the ship's midsection and aft carry the vessel’s bulk with ease.<ref name=":1" /> | Another change occurred in the landing gear – gone are the multitude of struts, braces and exposed machinery – the Mk II’s gear underwent a complete redesign. Four massive, actuated legs placed around the ship's midsection and aft carry the vessel’s bulk with ease.<ref name=":1" /> | ||