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* When first released, | * When the Corsair was first released, it had a [[Mass Lock|mass lock]] factor of 7, which is unusually low for a ship of its size. This placed its mass locking ability on par with much smaller ships such as the [[Adder]] or Imperial Courier. The Corsair was also observed to have abnormally poor heat dissipation for a ship of its size and module compatibility. Both issues were rectified with Trailblazers Update 3, released on 30 Apr 2025.<ref>https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-trailblazers-update-3-now-live.636973/</ref> | ||
== Videos == | == Videos == | ||
Revision as of 08:21, 23 August 2025
The Corsair is further evidence of Gutamaya's mastery of multi-role ship designs. It offers a generous number of internal compartments, significant cargo capacity, and impressive straight-line speed and agility. With appropriate outfitting the Corsair performs very well in all ship roles, outclassed only by dedicated role vessels. This craft also takes full advantage of an overcharged Frame Shift Drive's capabilities.
— In-Game Description
The Corsair is a medium multirole ship produced by Gutamaya.[1] It's a successor to the Imperial Clipper.[2] Imperial Navy rank is not required.[2] It is available for credits since 4 July 2025 for Odyssey owners.[3]
Overview
The Corsair has a size 7 Power Plant, size 7 thrusters, a size 7 Power Distributor, up to 10 optional internals, and 6 hardpoints.[4][5] It's designed to do all three main roles equally.[1] As a multirole ship, it is thus superior to the Python.[2] It can carry up to an impressive 318t of cargo, giving the Corsair the highest cargo capacity of all medium ships apart from the Type-8 Transporter. The Corsair has a maximum boost speed of 600 m/s; while it can reach this speed with 6A Thrusters engineered with Dirty Thrusters and the Drag Drives experimental effect, equipping the Corsair with a 7A counterpart will allow it to consistently reach and maintain its maximum speed, even with most high-mass load outs such as hull tank combat builds.[5]
The ship has blue neon strip lights that highlight the shape of the hull, and minimal heat vents that fit inside the ship.[1] The cockpit is similar to the Imperial Courier with an extra seat.[2] Ports on the outer edges of the nacelles allow the thrusters to be observed externally, spinning faster as the ship accelerates. As a departure from earlier Imperial Gutamaya ships which feature weapon Hardpoints on their nacelles, all of the Corsair's Hardpoints are located on its fuselage, affording much tighter weapon convergence.
Outfitting
- Main article: Outfitting
All ships are highly customisable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default loadout for the Corsair.
| Category | Default System | Default Rating | Default Class | Max Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium Hardpoint | Pulse Laser (L) | F | 1 | 2 |
| Pulse Laser (L) | F | 1 | 2 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 2 | |
| Large Hardpoint | Empty | -- | -- | 3 |
| Empty | -- | -- | 3 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 3 | |
| Utility Mount | Empty | -- | -- | 0 |
| Empty | -- | -- | 0 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 0 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 0 | |
| Bulkheads | Lightweight Alloys | C | 1 | 1 |
| Reactor Bay | Power Plant | E | 7 | 7 |
| Thrusters Mounting | Thrusters | E | 7 | 7 |
| Frame Shift Drive Housing | Frame Shift Drive (SCO) | E | 5 | 5 |
| Environment Control | Life Support | E | 4 | 4 |
| Power Coupling | Power Distributor | E | 7 | 7 |
| Sensor Suite | Sensors | E | 6 | 6 |
| Fuel Store | Fuel Tank [x32] | C | 5 | 5 |
| Internal Compartments | Cargo Rack [x32] | E | 5 | 6 |
| Shield Generator | E | 5 | 6 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 6 | |
| Cargo Rack [x16] | E | 4 | 5 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 5 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 5 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 4 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 3 | |
| Supercruise Assist | I | 1 | 2 | |
| Advanced Docking Computer | E | 1 | 1 | |
| (PAS) | I | 1 | 1 |
- (L) = Loaned Module
- [x#] = Capacity
- (PAS) = Reserved solely for the Planetary Approach Suite or Advanced Planetary Approach Suite
Development
The Corsair was unveiled during a Frontier Unlocked livestream on 26 February 2025.[1] As previous medium SCO native ships covered Combat, Trading and Exploration (in the Python Mk II, Type-8 and Mandalay respectively), the Corsair represents the first new multi-purpose medium ship. It launched for ARX on 8 April 2025.[2] It became available for credits on 4 July 2025.[3]
Trivia
- When the Corsair was first released, it had a mass lock factor of 7, which is unusually low for a ship of its size. This placed its mass locking ability on par with much smaller ships such as the Adder or Imperial Courier. The Corsair was also observed to have abnormally poor heat dissipation for a ship of its size and module compatibility. Both issues were rectified with Trailblazers Update 3, released on 30 Apr 2025.[6]
Videos
Gallery
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Corsair Ship Art -
Corsair Ship Gutamaya 1 -
Corsair Ship Gutamaya 2 -
Corsair Ship Gutamaya 3 -
Corsair Gutamaya Front -
Corsair Stellar Edition -
Corsair and Majestic-Class Interdictor -
Gutamaya Corsair Launch Logo -
Corsair Detailed Overview
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Frontier Unlocked livestream (February 2025) - YouTube
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Elite Dangerous: GUTAMAYA CORSAIR Full Specifications & Launch Date - The Buurpit - YouTube - 26 March 2025
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Corsair is available for credits - Elite Dangerous - 4 July 2025 - X
- ↑ Corsair Detailed Overview - Elite Dangerous on Facebook - 10 April 2025
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Corsair - Elite Dangerous - 8 April 2025
- ↑ https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-trailblazers-update-3-now-live.636973/
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