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[[File:Elite-Dangerous-Ships-Mamba-Anaconda-Vulture-Krait-Phantom-Asp.png|thumb|250px|Group of ships]]
==References==
'''Ships''' are the central feature of ''[[Elite Dangerous]]'', and are used to traverse space and perform a variety of different tasks. There are a variety of designs to suit various roles. Many ships were inspired by the classic wireframe and polygonal models of previous [[:Category:Elite series|Elite games]].
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[[File:Evolution-of-the-Cobra-Ship-Elite-Universe.png|thumb|200px|Evolution of the Cobra in the Elite Universe]]
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Each ship has access to a range of different modules which they can fit to help specialize as [[Trader|traders]], [[Smuggler|smugglers]], [[Bounty Hunter|bounty hunters]], [[Pirate|pirates]], etc. All ships have been designed with the [[Ship Interiors|ship interiors]] in mind and for future gameplay opportunities.


As of ''[[Elite Dangerous: Beyond]]'' Chapter Four (3.3), there are 38 playable ships and 6 playable fighters, each built by one of several manufacturers with their own unique styles. Initially, there was a planned total of 30 playable ships with multiple variants in addition to some non-playable ships.
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All commanders begin the game with a [[Sidewinder MkI]]. The player may upgrade components or purchase an entirely new ship based upon their needs and available funds. New ships can only be purchased at [[Station]]s with the [[Shipyard]] service, and modules can only be changed or upgraded at stations with the [[Outfitting]] service.
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People can join other ships as a [[hologram]] with [[multicrew]]. Nearly all ships and [[station]]s are standard fitted with the [[GalNet]] system for market information, galactic news and communication.<ref>Newsletter #22 http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=dcbf6b86b4b0c7d1c21b73b1e&id=f72c0f91b2</ref><ref>Tourist Beacon 0249</ref>
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== Available Ships ==
<references />[[Category:Guides]]
All ships available to players are presented below. Some ships require attaining a specific rank with the [[Federal Navy|Federal]] or [[Imperial Navy|Imperial]] navies before they can be purchased.

=== Small ===
Small ships are designed to dock with small [[Landing Pad]]s.
<gallery hideaddbutton="true" navigation="true">
File:Adder-docked-ship.png|link=Adder|'''[[Adder]]'''
File:Cobra MK III - Profile.png|link=Cobra MkIII|'''[[Cobra MkIII]]'''
File:Cobra MK IV - Profile.png|link=Cobra MkIV|'''[[Cobra MkIV]]'''
File:Diamondback Scout - Profile.png|link=Diamondback Scout|'''[[Diamondback Scout]]'''
File:Diamondback Explorer new default.png|link=Diamondback Explorer|'''[[Diamondback Explorer]]'''
File:Dolphin Asteroids.jpg|link=Dolphin|'''[[Dolphin]]'''
File:Eagle-mkII-ship-flying.png|link=Eagle MkII|'''[[Eagle MkII]]'''
File:Hauler-ship-docked-front.png|link=Hauler|'''[[Hauler]]'''
File:Imperial-Courier zpschq7esel.jpg|link=Imperial Courier|'''[[Imperial Courier]]'''
File:Imperial-Eagle-Ship-Space.png|link=Imperial Eagle|'''[[Imperial Eagle]]'''
File:Sidewinder-MkI-front-docked.png|link=Sidewinder MkI|'''[[Sidewinder MkI]]'''
File:Viper MK III - Profile.png|link=Viper MkIII|'''[[Viper MkIII]]'''
File:Viper MK IV - Profile.png|link=Viper MkIV|'''[[Viper MkIV]]'''
File:Vulture-ship-flying-sideview.png|link=Vulture|'''[[Vulture]]'''
</gallery>

=== Medium ===
Medium ships are designed to dock with medium Landing Pads.
<gallery hideaddbutton="true" navigation="true">
File:Alliance Challenger.png|link=Alliance Challenger|'''[[Alliance Challenger]]'''
File:Chieftain-Ship-Station.png|link=Alliance Chieftain|'''[[Alliance Chieftain]]'''
File:Alliance-Crusader-ship-in-ED.png|link=Alliance Crusader|'''[[Alliance Crusader]]'''
File:Asp Explorer - Profile.png|link=Asp Explorer|'''[[Asp Explorer]]'''
File:Asp Scout - Profile.png|link=Asp Scout|'''[[Asp Scout]]'''
File:Federal Assault Ship 2.png|link=Federal Assault Ship|'''[[Federal Assault Ship]]'''
File:Federal Dropship.png|link=Federal Dropship|'''[[Federal Dropship]]'''
File:Federal Gunship 2.png|link=Federal Gunship|'''[[Federal Gunship]]'''
File:Fer-de-Lance-ship-top-view.png|link=Fer-de-Lance|'''[[Fer-de-Lance]]'''
File:Keelback Hangar.jpg|link=Keelback|'''[[Keelback]]'''
File:Krait MKII flight 1 4K Use for infographic.jpg|link=Krait MkII|'''[[Krait MkII]]'''
File:Krait Phantom.png|link=Krait Phantom|'''[[Krait Phantom]]'''
File:Elite-Dangerous-Mamba.png|link=Mamba|'''[[Mamba]]'''
File:Python 02.jpg|link=Python|'''[[Python]]'''
File:Type-6-Transporter-Docked.png|link=Type-6 Transporter|'''[[Type-6 Transporter]]'''
</gallery>

=== Large ===
Large ships are designed to dock with large Landing Pads.
<gallery hideaddbutton="true" navigation="true">
File:Anaconda09.jpg|link=Anaconda|'''[[Anaconda]]'''
File:D1-Ship.png|link=Beluga Liner|'''[[Beluga Liner]]'''
File:Fed corvette.png|link=Federal Corvette|'''[[Federal Corvette]]'''
File:Imperial-Clipper-ship-flying-space.png|link=Imperial Clipper|'''[[Imperial Clipper]]'''
File:Cutter view.png|link=Imperial Cutter|'''[[Imperial Cutter]]'''
File:Orca-Earth-like-Planet.png|link=Orca|'''[[Orca]]'''
File:Type7 1.png|link=Type-7 Transporter|'''[[Type-7 Transporter]]'''
File:Type-9 Heavy.png|link=Type-9 Heavy|'''[[Type-9 Heavy]]'''
File:Type-10 Defender with T9 and T7.png|link=Type-10 Defender|'''[[Type-10 Defender]]'''
</gallery>

=== Other ===
The following spacecraft can be purchased by players, but are not classified as conventional ships.

==== Ship-Launched Fighters ====
[[Ship-Launched Fighters]] can only be deployed from [[Fighter Hangar]]s installed on suitable ships. They cannot be customised in Outfitting apart from their Livery, and they lack their own [[Frame Shift Drive]]s.
<gallery hideaddbutton="true" navigation="true">
File:F63 Condor close-up.png|link=F63 Condor|'''[[F63 Condor]]'''
File:GU-97 Fighter.png|link=Gu-97|'''[[Gu-97]]'''
File:Small fighter 01.png|link=Taipan|'''[[Taipan]]'''
File:Guardian-Ship-XG7-Trident.png|link=XG7 Trident|'''[[XG7 Trident]]'''
File:Guardian-Ship-XG8-Javelin.png|link=XG8 Javelin|'''[[XG8 Javelin]]'''
File:Guardian-Ship-XG9-Lance.png|link=XG9 Lance|'''[[XG9 Lance]]'''
</gallery>

==== Capital Ships ====
The [[Fleet Carrier]] and its various [[Fleet Carrier#Support Vessels|Support Vessels]] can be purchased by players, but cannot be directly piloted. The Fleet Carrier acts as a mobile [[Station]], and can be accompanied by one Support Vessel that determines its available services.
<gallery hideaddbutton="true" navigation="true">
File:Fleet Carrier reveal.png|link=Fleet Carrier|'''[[Fleet Carrier]]'''
File:FC Support Vessel Exploration.png|link=Fleet Carrier|'''[[Fleet Carrier#Support Vessels|Support Vessel - Exploration]]'''
File:FC Support Vessel Mercenary.png|link=Fleet Carrier|'''[[Fleet Carrier#Support Vessels|Support Vessel - Mercenary]]'''
File:FC Support Vessel Mining.png|link=Fleet Carrier|'''[[Fleet Carrier#Support Vessels|Support Vessel - Mining]]'''
</gallery>

==Comparing Ships==
===Specifications===
{{Ship Specifications Table}}
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===Outfitting===
{{Ship Outfitting Table}}
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==Ship Roles==
===Multipurpose===
Multipurpose ships are a jack-of-all-trades in that they can easily be fitted for whatever role the player needs; whether it be hauling cargo, ship-to-ship combat, or exploring the [[stars]], multipurpose ships can do it all. Multipurpose ships usually can do most jobs just as well if not better than comparable ships targeted towards those jobs. They, while considered multipurpose, sometimes lean into a more specialized role. The Imperial Courier, for example, is called multipurpose while ending up being a superb combat and exploration vessel, as it isn't very good at trading/mining.

===Combat===
Combat ships are usually faster, more agile and more heavily armed than other ships of the same size. The exception to this would be gun boats, which have more weapon mounts designed for turrets, but sacrifice their agility for them.

===Freighter===
Freighters are typically slow, cumbersome and lightly armed, but provide extreme hauling capabilities. Useful for traders and smugglers alike.

===Explorer===
Exploration ships typically come with large default jump ranges, large [[Fuel Tank]]s for ships of their size, and should be fitted with lots of low class [[Internal Compartment]]s for [[Discovery Scanner|scanners]] to optimize jump distance. These ships are designed to be able to equip the multitude of scanning equipment needed for an expedition, then fly long distances into the void without the need for regular refuelling through the use of [[Fuel Scoop]]s.

===Passenger===
Couriers who fly passengers and valuable items with small storage requirements have a special class of ships available to them. These ships are elegant and fast, designed to quickly and comfortably get from one system to the next. You can think of them as giant space-limousines.

==NPC-only Ship Types==
===Capital Ships===
There are currently two types of [[Capital Ships]] in-game: the [[Federation]]'s [[Farragut Battle Cruiser]] and the [[Empire]]'s [[Majestic Class Interdictor]]. Both vessels are [[Battlecruiser]]s. They are heavily armed, can launch several fighter squadrons, and are piloted by NPCs. However, Frontier said in their roadmap that they intend to add the "availability of giant ‘executive control’ ships to players" in a future content update.<ref>[http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=dcbf6b86b4b0c7d1c21b73b1e&id=1824c0b05a#Lifetime%20Exp Newsletter #29]</ref>

In The Commanders Livestream, a viewer asked "any chance of playing capital ships in the future?", David Braben answered: "it's on the list, but a long way down it, because there's a lot of gameplay to make it work. The issue is what we call the difference between direct control and executive control. Where rather than flying by the seat of your pants you're giving orders to a giant ship. Because you can't expect it to change course very rapidly and that sort of thing. So it's certainly a long-term possibility, but it's long-term."<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McJgSVJQGG8 Elite Dangerous 2.3 - The Commanders Release Livestream]</ref>

===Megaships===
[[File:Naphtha_Class.png|thumb|200px|Naphtha Class Tanker in Okinura]]
A [[Megaship]] is a class of massive ships that travel through the galaxy, and are utilized in a wide variety of roles.<ref name=":0">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/332399-2-3-The-Commanders-Beta-Changelog Frontier Developments Forums - 2.3 The Commanders Beta - Changelog]</ref> Comparable in size to most [[station]]s, and in some cases much longer, a number of Megaships are also equipped with docking facilities for small, medium, and large vessels. All services normally available at stations are on offer, with the exception of the Shipyard. Currently, only NPCs can directly control Megaships, but certain Player Groups can petition for [[Community Goals]] to construct new Megaships, and those with docking facilities are usually placed under the control of the sponsoring Group's [[Player Minor Faction]]. Even more rarely, a Player Group may be permitted to relocate their Megaship to a different location, as with [[The Gnosis]].

There are various types of Megaships:<ref name=":0" />

*[[Bulk Cruiser]]
**[[Asteroid Miner]]
**[[Agricultural Vessel]]
**[[Bulk Cargo Ship]]
**[[Dredger]]
**[[Prison Ship]]
**[[Science Vessel]]
**[[Survey Vessel]]
**[[Tanker]]
**[[Tourist Ship]]

*Flight Operations [[Carrier]]
**[[Detention Centre]]
**[[Rescue Vessel]]
**[[Wells-class Carrier]]<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5926e68b61a27d69bc4b7882 Galactic News: Zeus Bureau Appeal Concludes]</ref>

*[[Generation ships|Generation Ship]]

===Thargoid Ships===
The [[Thargoids]] are known to have at least three ship types in their arsenal: [[Thargoid Scout]]s, [[Thargoid Interceptor]]s, and [[Thargoid Mothership]]s. Of these, both Scouts and Interceptors have been encountered thus far, whilst old logs retrieved from the [[Intergalactic Naval Reserve Arm]]'s Carmichael Point base attest to the existence of Motherships.

Thargoid vessels employ radically different technologies from human ships, among them the ability to interdict ships during [[hyperspace]] transit and to make hyperspace jumps without leaving an identifiable wake signature. Their powerful offensive and defensive capabilities also make them deadly opponents in combat.

==Development Notes: Fleet Hierarchy==
The fleet-class ships that are available to the game’s major factions follow a hierarchy.<ref>[http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=dcbf6b86b4b0c7d1c21b73b1e&id=c0b11fe947 Newsletter #7]</ref>

=== Cruisers (Battlecruisers, Battleships, Interdictors) ===

[[File:Farragut-Battle-Cruiser-Surface.jpg|thumb|200px|Farragut Battle Cruiser and a Vulture]]

Long range, independent ships that are capable of controlling entire systems. Heavily armed and capable of deploying large fighter squadrons. The capital ships already shown are an example of this class. In the [[Empire]] they are usually known as “Interdictors” – named after the first successful class of cruisers. Currently the most common and most successful Imperial Cruiser is the Majestic class – generally referred to as a “Majestic class Interdictor”. As ships that can also carry out ambassadorial missions they can be used for ‘soft’ power projection, as well as hard, the same goes for the Federation's most common and successful Cruiser, named the Farragut Battle Cruiser.

[[File:Interdictor-cho-highRES.png|thumb|200px|Majestic Class Interdictor]]

=== Frigates ===
These are large ships designed for escort duties. The actual vessels vary greatly between navies, but are all designed to engage multiple small, fast enemies (typically fighters and missile swarms) and are loaded with point defence batteries. They will also have some anti-ship capability, but are not designed to go up against other warships.

=== Destroyers ===
These are anti-warship vessels, but are generally no longer used in the front line, though some are still in service.

=== Carriers ===
[[File:Fleet Carrier reveal.png|thumb|200px|Fleet Carrier]]
[[Carrier]]s are designed for the deployment of fighter squadrons. Obsolete in the fleets of the major factions due to the popularity of Cruisers, but small navies still make use of them and some have even been converted into transporters.

The [[Fleet Carrier]] is the largest vessel that pilots can purchase. It features multiple Landing Pads to accommodate Squadrons, making it a mobile base with the functionality and resources of a station.

=== Transporters (Couriers) ===
[[File:Federal-Dropship-Planetary-Ring.jpg|thumb|200px|Federal Dropship in a planetary ring]]
Armoured warships designed specifically for transporting valuable assets and cargo quickly and safely.

=== Corvettes (Cutters) ===
[[File:Fed corvette.png|thumb|200px|Federal Corvette]]
Light multi-role warships, capable of reconnaissance, incursions and escort missions. These small warships are also popular with smaller [[factions]], organizations and even wealthy individuals due to their adaptability. The Federal Corvette is a slower Corvette-class Ship with more maneuverability and firepower, while The Imperial Cutter is a lighter and faster Corvette-class ship, players will be able to get their hands on these ships in the game (assuming they can make the right contacts).

=== Fighters ===
[[File:Imperial_Fighter_landed.jpg|thumb|200px|Imperial Fighter landed]]
Small short-range craft that generally cannot operate independently due to having no jump capability. Their main roles include the defence of stations and the large warships that they are deployed from. Commercial fighters are typically jump-capable and are therefore much more flexible than their faction-specific counterparts.

=== Drones ===
Small automated ships that have largely been phased out due to the existence of effective counter-measures. The closest setting-modern analogue would be [[Limpet Controller|Limpets]], which are used almost purely for logistical/support tasks such as field repairs rather than direct combat, though some can be used for sabotage.

== Videos ==
<gallery>
File:Elite_Dangerous_Ship_Scale_2019_edition
File:Designing_the_Future_-_The_Ships_of_Elite_Dangerous
File:Elite_Dangerous_-_Cockpit_Interiors
</gallery>

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:Elite-Dangerous_Ship_Chart_V3_0.jpg|ED Ship Chart v3.0
File:elite-ships9.jpg|Ship Size Comparison
File:Elite-Dangerous-Ship-Size-Chart-3305-Edition.png|ED Ship Size Chart 3305 Edition
File:Elite-Dangerous-Ships-Mamba-Anaconda-Vulture-Krait-Phantom-Asp.png|Group of ships
File:FDL vs Boeing 747-400.jpg|FDL vs Boeing 747-400
File:Station with Boeing 747 and Courier.jpg|Station docking with a Boeing 747 and Imperial Courier
File:Elite-Dangerous-Ships-and-Boeing-747-123.png|Elite Dangerous Ships and Boeing 747-123
File:Elite-Dangerous-Ships-and-Aircraft-Carrier.png|Elite Dangerous Ships and Aircraft Carrier
File:Type-9-Heavy-Walking-Pilot-Scale.png|Type-9 Heavy walking pilot scale
File:Cobra-Walking-Pilot-Scale.png|Cobra walking pilot scale
File:Anaconda-Walking-Pilot-Scale.png|Anaconda walking pilot scale
File:Viper-Walking-Pilot-Scale.png|Viper walking pilot scale
File:Asp-Explorer-Horses-Scale.png|Asp Explorer and horses scale
File:Corvette-Farragut-Scale.jpg|Corvette and Farragut scale
File:Elite-Dangerous-Megaship-Scale-New-York.png|Megaship in New York scale
File:Majestic-Class-Interdictor-Ship-Scale-Dubai.png|Majestic Class Interdictor ship scale Dubai
File:Diamondback-Explorer-SRV-Type-10-Top-View.png|Type-10 with Diamondback Explorer and SRV
File:Anaconda-ship-size-comparison.png|Anaconda ship size comparison
File:Elite-Dangerous-Alliance-Chieftain-and-Boeing-747.jpg|Alliance Chieftain and Boeing 747
</gallery>

==References==
<references />
{{ShipNavbox}}
[[Category:Guides]]

Revision as of 15:49, 3 December 2019

File:Elite-Dangerous-Ships-Mamba-Anaconda-Vulture-Krait-Phantom-Asp.png
Group of ships

Ships are the central feature of Elite Dangerous, and are used to traverse space and perform a variety of different tasks. There are a variety of designs to suit various roles. Many ships were inspired by the classic wireframe and polygonal models of previous Elite games.

Evolution of the Cobra in the Elite Universe

Each ship has access to a range of different modules which they can fit to help specialize as traders, smugglers, bounty hunters, pirates, etc. All ships have been designed with the ship interiors in mind and for future gameplay opportunities.

As of Elite Dangerous: Beyond Chapter Four (3.3), there are 38 playable ships and 6 playable fighters, each built by one of several manufacturers with their own unique styles. Initially, there was a planned total of 30 playable ships with multiple variants in addition to some non-playable ships.

All commanders begin the game with a Sidewinder MkI. The player may upgrade components or purchase an entirely new ship based upon their needs and available funds. New ships can only be purchased at Stations with the Shipyard service, and modules can only be changed or upgraded at stations with the Outfitting service.

People can join other ships as a hologram with multicrew. Nearly all ships and stations are standard fitted with the GalNet system for market information, galactic news and communication.[1][2]

Available Ships

All ships available to players are presented below. Some ships require attaining a specific rank with the Federal or Imperial navies before they can be purchased.

Small

Small ships are designed to dock with small Landing Pads.

Medium

Medium ships are designed to dock with medium Landing Pads.

Large

Large ships are designed to dock with large Landing Pads.

Other

The following spacecraft can be purchased by players, but are not classified as conventional ships.

Ship-Launched Fighters

Ship-Launched Fighters can only be deployed from Fighter Hangars installed on suitable ships. They cannot be customised in Outfitting apart from their Livery, and they lack their own Frame Shift Drives.

Capital Ships

The Fleet Carrier and its various Support Vessels can be purchased by players, but cannot be directly piloted. The Fleet Carrier acts as a mobile Station, and can be accompanied by one Support Vessel that determines its available services.

Comparing Ships

Specifications

Default ship specifications as equipped when purchased[3]. The Sidewinder can be obtained for free.
Default table sort order is by increasing Cost.

Model Type Jump Range
[Laden]
(LY) 		Mnvr
Rating 		Cargo
[Max]
(T) 		Pad Size Speed
[Boost]
(m/s) 		Armour Shield
(MJ) 		Cost
(CR) 		Hull
Mass (T) 		Mass Lock
Factor 		Optional Modules
(Restricted) 		Fighter Hangar Capable Multicrew SCO Optimised Model
Sidewinder Mk I Multirole 8.15
[7.25] 		6 4
[12] 		S 221
[322] 		108 52 32,000 25 6 6 No No No Sidewinder MkI
Eagle Mk II Combat 9.15
[8.62] 		6 2
[16] 		S 240
[350] 		72 78 44,800 50 6 7 (1) No No No Eagle MkII
Hauler Freighter 11.62
[8.46] 		4 8
[22] 		S 204
[306] 		180 65 52,720 14 6 6 No No No Hauler
Adder Multirole 10.28
[8.67] 		4 6
[26] 		S 221
[321] 		162 78 87,808 35 7 7 No Yes No Adder
Imperial Eagle Combat 8.22
[8.03] 		5 2
[16] 		S 298
[397] 		108 104 110,830 50 6 7 (1) No No No Imperial Eagle
Viper Mk III Combat 8.09
[7.51] 		4 4
[22] 		S 316
[395] 		126 137 142,931 50 7 7 (1) No No No Viper MkIII
Cobra Mk III Multirole 11.16
[9.85] 		5 18
[60] 		S 282
[403] 		216 92 379,718 180 8 8 No Yes No Cobra MkIII
Viper Mk IV Combat 11.04
[9.76] 		3 18
[50] 		S 272
[342] 		270 103 426,990 190 7 9 (1) No No No Viper MkIV
Diamondback Scout Combat Explorer 12.17
[11.44] 		5 0
[28] 		S 283
[384] 		216 92 564,330 170 8 6 No No No Diamondback Scout
Cobra Mk IV Multirole 9.92
[8.43] 		3 34
[88] 		S 200
[300] 		216 125 745,610 210 N/A 10 No Yes No Cobra MkIV
Type-6 Transporter Freighter 13.38
[10.15] 		3 50
[112] 		M 223
[356] 		324 77 1,045,945 155 8 8 No No No Type-6 Transporter
Dolphin Passenger 11.39
[10.19] 		3 14
[84] 		S 258
[361] 		198 143 1,337,330 140 9 9 No No No Dolphin
Diamondback Explorer Combat Explorer 17.03
[15.20] 		4 12
[56] 		S 251
[328] 		270 131 1,894,760 260 10 8 No No No Diamondback Explorer
Cobra Mk V Multirole 17.87
[15.95] 		5 12
[110] 		S 294
[415] 		324 235 1,989,461 150 8 9 No Yes Yes Cobra Mk V
Imperial Courier Multirole 8.83
[7.69] 		4 12
[30] 		S 280
[380] 		144 230 2,542,931 35 7 8 No No No Imperial Courier
Keelback Combat Freighter 11.70
[9.41] 		2 38
[88] 		M 202
[303] 		486 80 3,048,000 180 8 7 Yes Yes No Keelback
Asp Scout Combat Explorer 12.45
[10.93] 		5 16
[72] 		M 223
[304] 		324 105 3,862,130 150 8 7 No Yes No Asp Scout
Vulture Combat 8.12
[7.79] 		5 8
[56] 		S 215
[349] 		288 293 4,925,615 230 10 8 (1) No Yes No Vulture
Asp Explorer Multirole 14.10
[12.12] 		4 38
[128] 		M 254
[345] 		378 152 6,661,153 280 11 8 No Yes No Asp Explorer
Federal Dropship Combat Freighter 7.25
[6.77] 		3 56
[164] 		M 183
[304] 		540 104 14,314,210 580 14 10 (2) No Yes No Federal Dropship
Type-7 Transporter Freighter 13.14
[9.67] 		1 128
[304] 		L 182
[304] 		612 78 17,472,252 420 10 10 No No No Type-7 Transporter
Mandalay Explorer 22.26
[18.76] 		5 40
[154] 		M 285
[357] 		414 269 17,639,220 230 11 10 No Yes Yes Mandalay
Alliance Chieftain Combat 9.62
[8.84] 		4 40
[120] 		M 235
[338] 		504 162 19,382,250 400 13 9 (3) No Yes No Alliance Chieftain
Federal Assault Ship Combat 8.33
[7.69] 		4 32
[96] 		M 214
[357] 		540 133 19,814,205 480 14 9 (2) No Yes No Federal Assault Ship
Imperial Clipper Multirole 8.98
[8.05] 		5 74
[248] 		L 306
[388] 		486 186 22,295,860 400 12 9 No Yes No Imperial Clipper
Alliance Crusader Combat 8.24
[7.66] 		3 40
[122] 		M 183
[305] 		540 126 25,367,279 500 13 10 (3) Yes Yes No Alliance Crusader
Alliance Challenger Combat 8.61
[7.98] 		4 40
[152] 		M 204
[316] 		540 208 30,472,265 450 13 10 (3) No Yes No Alliance Challenger
Federal Gunship Combat 6.66
[6.54] 		1 16
[168] 		M 171
[282] 		630 186 35,814,210 580 14 9 (3) Yes Yes No Federal Gunship
Krait Phantom Multirole 9.78
[8.23] 		3 82
[190] 		M 256
[358] 		324 260 37,472,254 270 17 9 No Yes No Krait Phantom
Type-8 Transporter Freighter 24.68
[17.55] 		1 176
[406] 		M 201
[342] 		792 122 38,453,970 400 18 9 No No Yes Type-8 Transporter
Krait Mk II Multirole 9.01
[7.68] 		3 82
[228] 		M 245
[337] 		396 262 45,814,205 320 17 9 Yes Yes No Krait MkII
Orca Passenger 11.10
[10.08] 		1 72
[192] 		L 308
[390] 		396 233 48,539,887 290 15 9 No Yes No Orca
Fer-de-Lance Combat 6.79
[6.31] 		4 24
[70] 		M 265
[357] 		405 271 51,567,040 250 12 6 No Yes No Fer-de-Lance
Mamba Combat 6.79
[6.37] 		3 20
[66] 		M 316
[387] 		414 244 55,867,041 250 12 6 No Yes No Mamba
Python Multirole 8.61
[7.38] 		2 82
[292] 		M 234
[306] 		468 294 56,978,179 350 17 10 No Yes No Python
Python Mk II Combat 18.41
[17.85] 		4 10
[96] 		M 261
[352] 		504 316 67,527,361 450 17 6 No Yes Yes Python Mk II
Type-11 Prospector Miner 15.81
[13.41] 		2 64
[288] 		M 261
[352] 		630 271 67,861,850 320 17 12 (2) Yes Yes Yes Type-11 Prospector
Type-9 Heavy Freighter 9.15
[6.73] 		0 348
[788] 		L 132
[202] 		864 110 76,555,842 850 16 11 Yes Yes No Type-9 Heavy
Corsair Multirole 13.58
[12.04] 		4 48
[318] 		M 288
[366] 		486 264 79,304,750 265 17 10 No Yes Yes Corsair
Beluga Liner Passenger 10.62
[9.59] 		2 44
[368] 		L 197
[276] 		504 92 84,532,780 950 18 12 Yes Yes No Beluga Liner
Type-10 Defender Combat Freighter 6.98
[5.88] 		0 220
[532] 		L 179
[219] 		1044 99 124,755,342 1200 26 12 (2) Yes Yes No Type-10 Defender
Anaconda Multirole 9.66
[8.54] 		1 114
[468] 		L 183
[244] 		945 362 146,969,451 400 23 13 (1) Yes Yes No Anaconda
Federal Corvette Combat 6.31
[6.03] 		2 76
[616] 		L 198
[257] 		666 516 180,327,022 900 24 13 (2) Yes Yes No Federal Corvette
Imperial Cutter Multirole 8.21
[7.57] 		0 164
[792] 		L 202
[323] 		720 705 203,745,220 1100 27 12 (2) Yes Yes No Imperial Cutter
Panther Clipper Mk II Freighter 12.52
[10.68] 		0 192
[1238] 		L 182
[252] 		1116 245 301,348,586 1200 25 12 (2) Yes Yes Yes Panther Clipper Mk II
Model Type Jump Range
[Laden]
(LY) 		Mnvr
Rating 		Cargo
[Max]
(T) 		Pad Size Speed
[Boost]
(m/s) 		Armour Shield
(MJ) 		Cost
(CR) 		Hull
Mass (T) 		Mass Lock
Factor 		Optional Modules
(Restricted) 		Fighter Hangar Capable Multicrew SCO Optimised Model

A-Class Frame Shift Drive, Thrusters and Power Distributor and lowest mass on everything else except the Fuel Tank. All Internal Compartments are Cargo Racks. The Power Plant is the lightest available with sufficient power.
Default table sort order is by increasing Cost.

Model Unladen Jump Range
(LY) 		Laden Jump Range
(LY) 		Manoeuvrability Max Cargo
(T) 		Speed
[Boost] 		Armour Cost
(CR)
Sidewinder Mk I 22.08 16.48 5 16 255
[372] 		108 371,520
Eagle Mk II 22.36 18.15 7 20 271
[395] 		72 1,113,210
Hauler 29.64 16.14 4 26 232
[348] 		180 408,060
Adder 26.14 18.15 4 30 255
[372] 		162 1,165,400
Imperial Eagle 22.36 18.15 5 20 338
[451] 		108 1,174,950
Viper MkIII 18.58 14.69 4 26 346
[433] 		126 1,318,850
Cobra Mk III 25.59 20.23 5 64 320
[457] 		216 3,759,820
Viper Mk IV 24.61 20.30 3 54 306
[386] 		270 3,831,710
Diamondback Scout 27.06 23.93 5 32 327
[440] 		216 3,912,660
Cobra MkIV 22.59 16.82 3 92 223
[334] 		216 4,209,960
Type-6 Transporter 29.10 18.62 3 114 255
[406] 		324 4,591,040
Dolphin 28.46 20.14 3 88 290
[406] 		190 8,312,300
Diamondback Explorer 36.09 31.00 4 60 263
[344] 		270 9,021,900
Imperial Courier 25.50 17.04 4 34 325
[440] 		144 3,705,470
Keelback 25.91 18.59 2 98 229
[344] 		486 6,616,000
Asp Scout 27.93 20.73 5 74 240
[327] 		324 7,882,100
Vulture 19.61 16.48 5 60 244
[395] 		288 13,001,920
Type-7 Transporter 24.17 15.14 1 306 201
[334] 		612 17,472,252
Asp Explorer 32.82 24.47 4 130 290
[395] 		378 17,665,010
Alliance Chieftain 23.15 20.06 4 120 267
[383] 		504 19,382,250
Alliance Crusader 19.01 16.00 3 122 209
[348] 		540 22,087,940
Alliance Challenger 20.95 16.60 4 152 232
[360] 		540 30,472,265
Krait Phantom 26.43 18.83 3 190 290
[406] 		396 35,732,880
Federal Dropship 17.34 14.08 2 166 209
[348] 		540 39,514,040
Federal Assault Ship 20.17 17.43 4 98 244
[406] 		540 44,746,150
Krait Mk II 23.87 16.51 3 230 278
[383] 		220 45,814,205
Imperial Clipper 23.04 15.74 5 250 348
[441] 		486 48,165,760
Federal Gunship 16.32 13.35 1 170 196
[322] 		630 67,324,970
Orca 28.74 19.85 1 194 348
[441] 		396 71,924,940
Fer-de-Lance 17.17 14.22 4 72 302
[406] 		405 61,830,450
Python 22.62 14.72 2 294 267
[348] 		468 88,412,870
Type-9 Heavy 20.12 11.68 0 790 151
[232] 		864 154,485,880
Beluga Liner 25.08 19.73 2 370 221
[309] 		504 192,677,380
Type-10 Defender 23.77 17.34 0 534 195
[238] 		1044 235,147,912
Anaconda 27.82 17.46 1 470 209
[279] 		945 241,415,150
Federal Corvette 17.03 11.52 2 618 224
[291] 		666 283,970,450
Imperial Cutter 21.94 14.53 0 794 232
[372] 		720 435,747,300
Model Unladen Jump Range
(LY) 		Laden Jump Range
(LY) 		Manoeuvrability Max Cargo
(T) 		Speed
[Boost] 		Armour Cost
(CR)

A-Class Frame Shift Drive and lowest mass on everything else except the Fuel Tank. The Internal Compartments contain the biggest size A-Class Fuel Scoop, and a Detailed Surface Scanner. The Power Plant is the lightest available with sufficient power.
Default table sort order is by increasing Cost.

Model Jump Range
(LY) 		Manoeuvrability Cost
(CR) 		Relative Cost
(CR per LY)
Sidewinder MkI 21.47 5 2,269,702 105,715
Eagle Mk II 23.27 7 3,238,135 139,154
Hauler 28.55 4 2,907,482 101,838
Adder 27.40 4 3,277,509 119,617
Imperial Eagle 23.27 5 3,299,850 141,807
Viper MkIII 19.70 4 3,344,740 169,784
Cobra Mk III 26.41 5 6,587,410 249,429
Viper Mk IV 25.37 3 6,685,320 263,513
Diamondback Scout 27.93 5 4,870,520 173,383
Cobra MkIV 23.23 3 6,985,350 300,704
Type-6 Transporter 30.11 3 13,445,710 446,553
Dolphin 30.38 3 7,809,790 257,070
Diamondback Explorer 37.03 4 11,767,640 317,786
Imperial Courier 27.64 4 5,714,860 206,760
Keelback 26.71 2 15,528,770 581,384
Asp Scout 30.11 5 10,224,600 339,575
Vulture 21.75 5 17,307,900 795,766
Asp Explorer 34.76 4 42,079,470 1,210,572
Federal Dropship 18.99 3 49,693,790 2,616,840
Type-7 Transporter 25.00 1 52,796,290 2,111,852
Alliance Chieftain - 4 - -
Federal Assault Ship 22.45 4 35,605,880 1,586,008
Imperial Clipper - 4 - -
Alliance Challenger 26.28 5 119,497,850 4,547,102
Federal Gunship 18.87 1 71,049,660 3,765,218
Krait Mk II 32.95 3 78,487,395 2,382,015
Orca 31.12 1 64,851,300 2,083,910
Fer-de-Lance 19.81 4 63,919,800 3,226,643
Python 27.58 2 91,482,370 3,316,982
Type-9 Heavy 19.16 0 381,456,730 19,909,015
Beluga Liner 26.46 2 167,740,990 6,339,417
Type-10 Defender 25.01 0 466,665,142 18,659,142
Anaconda 38.06 1 254,556,830 6,688,303
Federal Corvette 20.21 2 295,562,890 14,624,586
Imperial Cutter 25.32 0 544,970,390 21,523,317
Model Jump Range
(LY) 		Manoeuvrability Cost
(CR) 		Relative Cost
(CR per LY)

A-Class everything, Bulkheads as Reactive Surface Composite which is the most expensive part of a ship. The Hardpoints, utility mounts and internal compartments are empty except the Shield Generator which is the highest possible size.
Default table sort order is by increasing Cost.

Model Jump Range
(LY) 		Manoeuvrability Speed
[Boost] 		Armour Shield Cost
(CR)
Sidewinder MkI 17.84 5 245
[357] 		210 68
[2A] 		854,770
Eagle Mk II 18.23 7 259
[377] 		140 102
[3A] 		1,981,830
Hauler 22.14 4 232
[348] 		350 85
[3A] 		1,365,130
Adder 20.76 4 244
[355] 		315 102
[3A] 		2,520,740
Imperial Eagle 17.98 5 322
[430] 		210 136
[3A] 		2,612,910
Viper MkIII 14.98 4 330
[413] 		245 179
[3A] 		2,841,390
Cobra Mk III 21.21 5 307
[439] 		420 124
[4A] 		8,040,840
Viper Mk IV 22.06 3 299
[376] 		525 226
[4A] 		8,181,690
Diamondback Scout 22.98 5 316
[425] 		420 139
[4A] 		7,425,750
Cobra MkIV 19.11 3 214
[322] 		420 173
[4A] 		9,346,220
Type-6 Transporter 23.49 3 247
[393] 		630 153
[5A] 		12,459,260
Dolphin 20.39 3 290
[406] 		385 187
[4A] 		14,986,320
Diamondback Explorer 30.49 4 262
[343] 		525 191
[4A] 		16,893,590
Imperial Courier 19.33 4 306
[415] 		280 335
[3A] 		11,851,200
Keelback 21.23 2 220
[329] 		945 187
[5A] 		20,513,520
Asp Scout 21.61 5 242
[331] 		630 200
[4A] 		20,664,720
Vulture 15.95 5 244
[395] 		560 387
[5A] 		31,577,410
Asp Explorer 25.45 4 282
[383] 		735 234
[6A] 		55,553,110
Federal Dropship 14.11 3 201
[334] 		1050 228
[6A] 		106,036,180
Type-7 Transporter 19.87 1 192
[320] 		1190 217
[6A] 		86,817,860
Alliance Chieftain 17.99 4 267
[383] 		980 286.8
[6A] 		119,907,010
Federal Assault Ship 16.36 4 242
[403] 		1050 213
{5A] 		113,526,110
Imperial Clipper 17.20 5 348
[441] 		945 306
[7A] 		168,364,300
Alliance Challenger 16.76 4 231
[358] 		1,050 295.8
[6A] 		125,268,030
Alliance Crusader 15.69 3 205
[342] 		1,050 252.3
[6A] 		131,603,090
Federal Gunship 13.34 1 187
[308] 		1225 286
[6A] 		185,070,720
Krait Mk II 17.88 3 278
[383] 		770 350
[6A] 		266,831,006
Orca 21.65 1 348
[441] 		770 321
[5A] 		198,948,560
Fer-de-Lance 13.59 4 301
[405] 		788 468
[5A] 		205,142,660
Python 17.47 2 267
[348] 		910 397
[6A] 		291,969,770
Type-9 Heavy 13.86 0 139
[214] 		1680 390
[8A] 		505,433,850
Beluga Liner 20.25 2 211
[295] 		980 204
[6A] 		447,582,930
Type-10 Defender 18.59 0 185
[226] 		2030 483
[8A] 		848,756,112
Anaconda 19.74 1 208
[277] 		1838 595
[7A] 		825,479,020
Federal Corvette 13.62 2 213
[277] 		1295 741
[7A] 		962,815,660
Imperial Cutter 17.53 0 225
[360] 		1400 947
[8A] 		1,261,053,840
Model Jump Range
(LY) 		Manoeuvrability Speed
[Boost] 		Armour Shield Cost
(CR)

Outfitting

External Hardpoints and Utility Mounts.
Default table sort order is by increasing Cost.

Model Small Medium Large Huge Utility
Mount
Sidewinder Mk I 2 - - - 2
Eagle 3 - - - 1
Hauler 1 - - - 2
Adder 2 1 - - 2
Imperial Eagle 2 1 - - 1
Viper Mk III 2 2 - - 2
Cobra Mk III 2 2 - - 2
Viper Mk IV 2 2 - - 2
Diamondback Scout 2 2 - - 4
Cobra Mk IV 3 2 - - 2
Type-6 Transporter 2 - - - 3
Dolphin 2 - - - 3
Diamondback Explorer - 2 1 - 4
Cobra Mk V 2 3 - - 4
Imperial Courier - 3 - - 4
Keelback 2 2 - - 3
Asp Scout 2 2 - - 2
Vulture - - 2 - 4
Asp Explorer 4 2 - - 4
Federal Dropship - 4 1 - 4
Type-7 Transporter 4 - - - 4
Mandalay 2 4 - - 4
Alliance Chieftain 3 1 2 - 4
Federal Assault Ship - 2 2 - 4
Imperial Clipper - 2 2 - 4
Alliance Crusader 3 2 1 - 4
Alliance Challenger 3 3 1 - 4
Federal Gunship 2 4 1 - 4
Krait Phantom - 2 2 - 4
Type-8 Transporter 5 1 - - 4
Krait Mk II - 2 3 - 4
Orca - 2 1 - 4
Fer-de-Lance - 4 - 1 6
Mamba 2 - 2 1 6
Python - 2 3 - 4
Python Mk II - 2 4 - 6
Type-11 Prospector 3+1[m] 1+2[m] 1[m] - 4
Type-9 Heavy 2 3 - - 4
Corsair - 3 3 - 4
Beluga Liner - 5 - - 6
Type-10 Defender 2 3 4 - 8
Anaconda 2 2 3 1 8
Federal Corvette 2 2 1 2 8
Imperial Cutter - 4 2 1 8
Panther Clipper Mk II 4 4 2 - 6
Model Small Medium Large Huge Utility
Mount
[m] = hardpoints reserved solely for mining tools.

Core Internal Compartments.
Default table sort order is by increasing Cost.

Model Power Plant Thrusters FSD Life Support Power Distributor Sensors Fuel Tank
Sidewinder Mk I 2 2 2 1 1 1 1
Eagle 2 3 3 1 2 2 2
Hauler 2 2 2 1 1 1 2
Adder 3 3 3 1 2 3 3
Imperial Eagle 3 3 3 1 2 2 2
Viper Mk III 3 3 3 2 3 3 2
Cobra Mk III 4 4 4 3 3 3 4
Viper Mk IV 4 4 4 2 3 3 4
Diamondback Scout 4 4 4 2 3 2 4
Cobra Mk IV 4 4 4 3 3 3 4
Type-6 Transporter 3 4 4 2 3 2 4
Dolphin 4 5 4 4 3 3 4
Diamondback Explorer 4 4 5 3 4 3 5
Cobra Mk V 4 4 4 3 4 3 4
Imperial Courier 4 3 3 1 3 2 3
Keelback 4 4 4 1 3 2 4
Asp Scout 4 4 4 3 4 4 4
Vulture 4 5 4 3 5 4 3
Asp Explorer 5 5 5 4 4 5 5
Federal Dropship 6 6 5 5 6 4 4
Type-7 Transporter 4 5 5 4 3 3 5
Mandalay 5 5 5 4 5 5 5
Alliance Chieftain 6 6 5 5 6 4 4
Federal Assault Ship 6 6 5 5 6 4 4
Imperial Clipper 6 6 5 5 6 5 4
Alliance Crusader 6 6 5 5 6 4 4
Alliance Challenger 6 6 5 5 6 4 4
Federal Gunship 6 6 5 5 7 5 4
Krait Phantom 7 6 5 4 7 6 5
Type-8 Transporter 5 5 5 3 4 3 5
Krait Mk II 7 6 5 4 7 6 5
Orca 5 6 5 6 5 4 4
Fer-de-Lance 5 5 4 4 6 4 3
Mamba 6 5 4 4 6 4 3
Python 7 6 5 4 7 6 5
Python Mk II 6 6 5 4 6 5 4
Type-11 Prospector 6 5 5 3 7 3 5
Type-9 Heavy 6 7 6 5 6 4 6
Corsair 7 7 5 4 7 6 5
Beluga Liner 6 7 7 8 6 5 7
Type-10 Defender 8 7 7 5 7 4 6
Anaconda 8 7 6 5 8 8 5
Federal Corvette 8 7 6 5 8 8 5
Imperial Cutter 8 8 7 7 7 7 6
Panther Clipper Mk II 8 8 7 5 7 5 7
Model Power Plant Thrusters FSD Life Support Power Distributor Sensors Fuel Tank
* Note: All ships currently have a max Bulkhead class of 8.

Optional Internal Compartments.
Default table sort order is by increasing Cost.

Model Class
1 		Class
2 		Class
3 		Class
4 		Class
5 		Class
6 		Class
7 		Class
8 		Total
Sidewinder Mk I 4 2 - - - - - - 6
Eagle 4 1+1[m] 1 - - - - - 6+1[m]
Hauler 3 1 2 - - - - - 6
Adder 3 2 2 - - - - - 7
Imperial Eagle 4 1+1[m] 1 - - - - - 6+1[m]
Viper Mk III 3 1 2+1[m] - - - - - 6+1[m]
Cobra Mk III 2 3 - 3 - - - - 8
Viper Mk IV 3 2 1+1[m] 2 - - - - 8+1[m]
Diamondback Scout 2 1 3 - - - - - 6
Cobra Mk IV 2 2 2 4 - - - - 10
Type-6 Transporter 1 2 1 2 2 - - - 8
Dolphin 2 3 1 2 1 - - - 9
Diamondback Explorer 2 2 2 2 - - - - 8
Cobra Mk V 1 1 3 3 1 - - - 9
Imperial Courier 3 3 2 - - - - - 8
Keelback 1 2 1 1 2 - - - 7
Asp Scout 1 2 2 1 1 - - - 7
Vulture 4 1 - 1 1+1[m] - - - 7+1[m]
Asp Explorer 1 2 3 - 1 1 - - 8
Federal Dropship 1 1 2 1+2[m] 2 1 - - 8+2[m]
Type-7 Transporter 1 1 2 - 3 3 - - 10
Mandalay 3 1 2 2 1 1 - - 10
Alliance Chieftain 1 2 - 1+3[m] 1 1 - - 6+3[m]
Federal Assault Ship 1 2 1 1+2[m] 2 - - - 7+2[m]
Imperial Clipper 1 2 2 2 - 1 1 - 9
Alliance Crusader 1 2 2 3[m] 1 1 - - 7+3[m]
Alliance Challenger 1 2 2 3[m] - 2 - - 7+3[m]
Federal Gunship 1 2 - 3[m] 1 2 - - 6+3[m]
Krait Phantom 1 1 3 - 3 1 - - 9
Type-8 Transporter 1 1 - 1 2 3 1 - 9
Krait Mk II 1 1 2 1 2 2 - - 9
Orca 1 2 1 1 3 1 - - 9
Fer-de-Lance 2 1 - 2 1 - - - 6
Mamba 1 2 1 1 1 - - - 6
Python 1 1 2 1 2 3 - - 10
Python Mk II 2 1 1 1 - 1 - - 6
Type-11 Prospector 2 1 1 1 2+1[l]+1[f] 3 - - 10+1[l]+1[f]
Type-9 Heavy 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 2 11
Corsair 1 1 1 1 3 3 - - 10
Beluga Liner 1 - 4 1 2 4 - - 12
Type-10 Defender 1 1 2 2 1+2[m] 1 1 1 10+2[m]
Anaconda 1 1 - 3 3+1[m] 3 1 - 12+1[m]
Federal Corvette 1 - 1 2 2+2[m] 2 3 - 11+2[m]
Imperial Cutter 1 - 1 1 2+2[m] 3 - 2 10+2[m]
Panther Clipper Mk II 1 1 - 1 2 3 1+1[c] 1+1[c] 10+2[c]
Model Class
1 		Class
2 		Class
3 		Class
4 		Class
5 		Class
6 		Class
7 		Class
8 		Total
[m] = Military Compartment, reserved for Hull Reinforcement Package, Module Reinforcement Package, or Shield Cell Bank.
[c] = Cargo Compartment, reserved for Cargo Rack, Fuel Tank, or MK II Cargo Rack.
[l] = reserved solely for Limpet Controller.
[f] = reserved solely for Fighter Hangar.

Ship Roles

Multipurpose

Multipurpose ships are a jack-of-all-trades in that they can easily be fitted for whatever role the player needs; whether it be hauling cargo, ship-to-ship combat, or exploring the stars, multipurpose ships can do it all. Multipurpose ships usually can do most jobs just as well if not better than comparable ships targeted towards those jobs. They, while considered multipurpose, sometimes lean into a more specialized role. The Imperial Courier, for example, is called multipurpose while ending up being a superb combat and exploration vessel, as it isn't very good at trading/mining.

Combat

Combat ships are usually faster, more agile and more heavily armed than other ships of the same size. The exception to this would be gun boats, which have more weapon mounts designed for turrets, but sacrifice their agility for them.

Freighter

Freighters are typically slow, cumbersome and lightly armed, but provide extreme hauling capabilities. Useful for traders and smugglers alike.

Explorer

Exploration ships typically come with large default jump ranges, large Fuel Tanks for ships of their size, and should be fitted with lots of low class Internal Compartments for scanners to optimize jump distance. These ships are designed to be able to equip the multitude of scanning equipment needed for an expedition, then fly long distances into the void without the need for regular refuelling through the use of Fuel Scoops.

Passenger

Couriers who fly passengers and valuable items with small storage requirements have a special class of ships available to them. These ships are elegant and fast, designed to quickly and comfortably get from one system to the next. You can think of them as giant space-limousines.

NPC-only Ship Types

Capital Ships

There are currently two types of Capital Ships in-game: the Federation's Farragut Battle Cruiser and the Empire's Majestic Class Interdictor. Both vessels are Battlecruisers. They are heavily armed, can launch several fighter squadrons, and are piloted by NPCs. However, Frontier said in their roadmap that they intend to add the "availability of giant ‘executive control’ ships to players" in a future content update.[4]

In The Commanders Livestream, a viewer asked "any chance of playing capital ships in the future?", David Braben answered: "it's on the list, but a long way down it, because there's a lot of gameplay to make it work. The issue is what we call the difference between direct control and executive control. Where rather than flying by the seat of your pants you're giving orders to a giant ship. Because you can't expect it to change course very rapidly and that sort of thing. So it's certainly a long-term possibility, but it's long-term."[5]

Megaships

Naphtha Class Tanker in Okinura

A Megaship is a class of massive ships that travel through the galaxy, and are utilized in a wide variety of roles.[6] Comparable in size to most stations, and in some cases much longer, a number of Megaships are also equipped with docking facilities for small, medium, and large vessels. All services normally available at stations are on offer, with the exception of the Shipyard. Currently, only NPCs can directly control Megaships, but certain Player Groups can petition for Community Goals to construct new Megaships, and those with docking facilities are usually placed under the control of the sponsoring Group's Player Minor Faction. Even more rarely, a Player Group may be permitted to relocate their Megaship to a different location, as with The Gnosis.

There are various types of Megaships:[6]

Thargoid Ships

The Thargoids are known to have at least three ship types in their arsenal: Thargoid Scouts, Thargoid Interceptors, and Thargoid Motherships. Of these, both Scouts and Interceptors have been encountered thus far, whilst old logs retrieved from the Intergalactic Naval Reserve Arm's Carmichael Point base attest to the existence of Motherships.

Thargoid vessels employ radically different technologies from human ships, among them the ability to interdict ships during hyperspace transit and to make hyperspace jumps without leaving an identifiable wake signature. Their powerful offensive and defensive capabilities also make them deadly opponents in combat.

Development Notes: Fleet Hierarchy

The fleet-class ships that are available to the game’s major factions follow a hierarchy.[8]

Cruisers (Battlecruisers, Battleships, Interdictors)

Farragut Battle Cruiser and a Vulture

Long range, independent ships that are capable of controlling entire systems. Heavily armed and capable of deploying large fighter squadrons. The capital ships already shown are an example of this class. In the Empire they are usually known as “Interdictors” – named after the first successful class of cruisers. Currently the most common and most successful Imperial Cruiser is the Majestic class – generally referred to as a “Majestic class Interdictor”. As ships that can also carry out ambassadorial missions they can be used for ‘soft’ power projection, as well as hard, the same goes for the Federation's most common and successful Cruiser, named the Farragut Battle Cruiser.

Majestic Class Interdictor

Frigates

These are large ships designed for escort duties. The actual vessels vary greatly between navies, but are all designed to engage multiple small, fast enemies (typically fighters and missile swarms) and are loaded with point defence batteries. They will also have some anti-ship capability, but are not designed to go up against other warships.

Destroyers

These are anti-warship vessels, but are generally no longer used in the front line, though some are still in service.

Carriers

File:Fleet Carrier reveal.png
Fleet Carrier

Carriers are designed for the deployment of fighter squadrons. Obsolete in the fleets of the major factions due to the popularity of Cruisers, but small navies still make use of them and some have even been converted into transporters.

The Fleet Carrier is the largest vessel that pilots can purchase. It features multiple Landing Pads to accommodate Squadrons, making it a mobile base with the functionality and resources of a station.

Transporters (Couriers)

Federal Dropship in a planetary ring

Armoured warships designed specifically for transporting valuable assets and cargo quickly and safely.

Corvettes (Cutters)

File:Fed corvette.png
Federal Corvette

Light multi-role warships, capable of reconnaissance, incursions and escort missions. These small warships are also popular with smaller factions, organizations and even wealthy individuals due to their adaptability. The Federal Corvette is a slower Corvette-class Ship with more maneuverability and firepower, while The Imperial Cutter is a lighter and faster Corvette-class ship, players will be able to get their hands on these ships in the game (assuming they can make the right contacts).

Fighters

Imperial Fighter landed

Small short-range craft that generally cannot operate independently due to having no jump capability. Their main roles include the defence of stations and the large warships that they are deployed from. Commercial fighters are typically jump-capable and are therefore much more flexible than their faction-specific counterparts.

Drones

Small automated ships that have largely been phased out due to the existence of effective counter-measures. The closest setting-modern analogue would be Limpets, which are used almost purely for logistical/support tasks such as field repairs rather than direct combat, though some can be used for sabotage.

Videos

  • ED Ship Chart v3.0
    ED Ship Chart v3.0
  • Ship Size Comparison
    Ship Size Comparison
  • ED Ship Size Chart 3305 Edition
    ED Ship Size Chart 3305 Edition
  • Group of ships
    Group of ships
  • FDL vs Boeing 747-400
    FDL vs Boeing 747-400
  • Station docking with a Boeing 747 and Imperial Courier
    Station docking with a Boeing 747 and Imperial Courier
  • Elite Dangerous Ships and Boeing 747-123
    Elite Dangerous Ships and Boeing 747-123
  • Elite Dangerous Ships and Aircraft Carrier
    Elite Dangerous Ships and Aircraft Carrier
  • Type-9 Heavy walking pilot scale
    Type-9 Heavy walking pilot scale
  • Cobra walking pilot scale
    Cobra walking pilot scale
  • Anaconda walking pilot scale
    Anaconda walking pilot scale
  • Viper walking pilot scale
    Viper walking pilot scale
  • Asp Explorer and horses scale
    Asp Explorer and horses scale
  • Corvette and Farragut scale
    Corvette and Farragut scale
  • Megaship in New York scale
    Megaship in New York scale
  • Majestic Class Interdictor ship scale Dubai
    Majestic Class Interdictor ship scale Dubai
  • Type-10 with Diamondback Explorer and SRV
    Type-10 with Diamondback Explorer and SRV
  • Anaconda ship size comparison
    Anaconda ship size comparison
  • Alliance Chieftain and Boeing 747
    Alliance Chieftain and Boeing 747

References

  1. ↑ Newsletter #22 http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=dcbf6b86b4b0c7d1c21b73b1e&id=f72c0f91b2
  2. ↑ Tourist Beacon 0249
  3. ↑ Starship Database, on elitedangerous.com
  4. ↑ Newsletter #29
  5. ↑ Elite Dangerous 2.3 - The Commanders Release Livestream
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Frontier Developments Forums - 2.3 The Commanders Beta - Changelog
  7. ↑ Galactic News: Zeus Bureau Appeal Concludes
  8. ↑ Newsletter #7
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