Viper Mk IV: Difference between revisions

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|manufacturer = Faulcon DeLacy|dimensions = 29.9L - 24.7W - 8.7H|landingpad = Small|small = 2|medium = 2|type = Fighter|topspeed = 271|boostspeed = 342|manoeuvrability = 4|shields = 103|armour = 270|hullmass = 190|cargocapacity = 18|fuelcapacity = 16|jumprange = 10.36|utility = 2|size1 = 1|size2 = 2|size3 = 1|size4 = 2|maxtopspeed = 305|maxboostspeed = 385|maxjumprange = 25.70|cost = 437,930|masslock = 7}}

{{quote|Faulcon deLacy's Viper MkIV takes the MkIII model and beefs it up to a heavy fighter role. While it lacks the speed of the older ship, it enjoys much better protection from its shields and armour. With the capacity for a more capable powerplant and frame shift drive, the MkIV is also better suited for long-range patrols and rapid deployment. The powerplant upgrade potential supports greater customization for weapons and modules, making this a versatile fighter that would be and excellent addition to any navy or private-security concern.|In-Game Description}}

{{quote|Faulcon deLacy's Viper MkIV takes the MkIII model and beefs it up to a heavy fighter role. While it lacks the speed of the older ship, it enjoys much better protection from its shields and armour. With the capacity for a more capable powerplant and frame shift drive, the MkIV is also better suited for long-range patrols and rapid deployment. The powerplant upgrade potential supports greater customization for weapons and modules, making this a versatile fighter that would be and excellent addition to any navy or private-security concern.|In-Game Description}}The '''Viper MkIV''', built by [[Faulcon DeLacy]], is a heavy fighter craft designed for ship-to-ship combat superiority. Its improved internal capabilities, such as its ability to fit a class-4 [[Power Plant|power plant]], make it more capable as a multirole fighter compared to the [[Viper MkIII]], of which it is the successor.<sup><ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/node/291 Dev Update (17/09/2015)]</ref></sup>

The ~~'''~~Viper MkIV~~''', built by [[Faulcon DeLacy]],~~ is ~~a fighter ship added to [[Elite Dangerous]] in~~ the 1.~~5 Update. It~~ is the ~~successor~~ to the ~~[[Viper~~ MkIII~~]].<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous~~.~~com/node/291 Dev Update (17/09/2015)]</ref>~~

The Viper MkIV has a delta-shaped hull which is significantly wider than the MkIII. The cockpit is situated just behind the bow, slightly raised. Compared to the MkIII, the MkIV's cockpit is less exposed.

~~Compared to MkIII, the new Viper features better internal slots in addition~~ to the better [[Power Plant|powerplant]], which gives the pilot more choice in their loadouts, like running more thermal weaponry, or mounting the [[Prismatic Shield Generator]] without sacrificing other modules.

The MkIV lands on two small rear struts and one large front strut which doubles as a boarding ramp to the cockpit.

~~Compared to the MkIII~~, ~~the MkIV has worse shields~~ by ~~default due to its higher hull mass~~. ~~However unlike the MkIII it~~ is capable of ~~mounting a Class 4 Shield Generator~~, ~~which along with a much more durable hull gives it a lot of survivability~~.

The Viper, like all modern ships, is powered by a [[Power Plant|nuclear fusion reactor]]. It is propelled by two primary [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fusion_rocket fusion/plasma engines] which provide forward thrust and are capable of reverse thrust. Smaller thrusters act as stabilizers and provide force for pitch, roll, and yaw manoeuvres.

~~However,~~ the ~~drawbacks for~~ the ~~better equipment come in the form of slightly worse manoeuvrability and speed~~. The MkIV also ~~features a slightly bulkier hull due to addition~~ of ~~the "bumpers" on each side, which makes it a slightly bigger target compared to the MkIII. It also seems to have a relatively poor~~ heat ~~dissipation, with the prolonged firing of~~ heat~~-generating weapons or shield cells easily pushing the ship's temperature over 100%~~.

[[Heat]] is dissipated through radiators at the rear of the ship. The MkIV is also capable of using [[Heat Sink Launcher|heat sink launchers]] to expel heat.

~~Ship~~'s hardpoint options are identical to its predecessor, but unlike the Viper MkIII ~~whose~~ underside mounted class 2 medium hardpoints ~~are~~ on a horizontally flat ~~part of the hull~~, the class 2 medium hardpoints of the MkIV are on a slightly angled part of the ~~underside~~.

The Viper has two small [[hardpoints]] located on either side of the cockpit and two medium hardpoints located beneath it.

== Tactical Considerations ==

The MkIV has worse shields than the MkIII by default due to its higher hull mass. Despite this, the MkIV is capable of fitting a class-4 Shield Generator, unlike the MkIII. This, combined with an improved hull, give the MkIV superior protection.

These improvements over the MkIII come with the drawbacks of slightly worse manoeuvrability and speed. The MkIV also features a larger hull, which makes it a bigger target. Like the MkIII, it has poor heat dissipation. Prolonged usage of high-output modules easily pushes the ship's temperature over its cooling capacity.

The Viper MkIV's hardpoint options are identical to its predecessor, but unlike the Viper MkIII (which has underside-mounted class-2 medium hardpoints on a horizontally flat plane), the class-2 medium hardpoints of the MkIV are on a slightly angled part of the hull.

==Outfitting==

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== Trivia ==

* The Viper MkIV was added to [[Elite Dangerous]] in the 1.5 Update.

* At the EGX event [[David Braben]] said it ''"trades a bit of manoeuvrability and speed for better internals, but it's got the same hardpoint layout as the standard [[Viper MkIII|Viper]]"''.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Em7TLwFifE&t=31m Elite Dangerous EGX panel livestream]</ref>

* In Newsletter #92 it was stated that every Kickstarter beta backer or above will find a Viper MkIV docked at a [[starport]] for free.<ref>[http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=dcbf6b86b4b0c7d1c21b73b1e&id=5fd2c5476a Elite: Dangerous Newsletter #92]</ref>

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viper mk iv 2.png|Viper MkIV as shown during the EGX event

mkiv_front.png|Viper MkIV

mkiv_butt.png|~~Different angle~~

mkiv_butt.png|Aft view

mkiv_belly.png|~~Bottom of the ship~~

mkiv_belly.png|Ventral view

2015-12-22_00001.jpg|Viper MkIV Black Friday ~~Paintjob~~.

2015-12-22_00001.jpg|Viper MkIV with a Black Friday paintjob.

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 |image = viper_mk_iv.jpg
 |manufacturer = Faulcon DeLacy|dimensions = 29.9L - 24.7W - 8.7H|landingpad = Small|small = 2|medium = 2|type = Fighter|topspeed = 271|boostspeed = 342|manoeuvrability = 4|shields = 103|armour = 270|hullmass = 190|cargocapacity = 18|fuelcapacity = 16|jumprange = 10.36|utility = 2|size1 = 1|size2 = 2|size3 = 1|size4 = 2|maxtopspeed = 305|maxboostspeed = 385|maxjumprange = 25.70|cost = 437,930|masslock = 7}}
-{{quote|Faulcon deLacy's Viper MkIV takes the MkIII model and beefs it up to a heavy fighter role. While it lacks the speed of the older ship, it enjoys much better protection from its shields and armour. With the capacity for a more capable powerplant and frame shift drive, the MkIV is also better suited for long-range patrols and rapid deployment. The powerplant upgrade potential supports greater customization for weapons and modules, making this a versatile fighter that would be and excellent addition to any navy or private-security concern.|In-Game Description}}
+{{quote|Faulcon deLacy's Viper MkIV takes the MkIII model and beefs it up to a heavy fighter role. While it lacks the speed of the older ship, it enjoys much better protection from its shields and armour. With the capacity for a more capable powerplant and frame shift drive, the MkIV is also better suited for long-range patrols and rapid deployment. The powerplant upgrade potential supports greater customization for weapons and modules, making this a versatile fighter that would be and excellent addition to any navy or private-security concern.|In-Game Description}}The '''Viper MkIV''', built by [[Faulcon DeLacy]], is a heavy fighter craft designed for ship-to-ship combat superiority. Its improved internal capabilities, such as its ability to fit a class-4 [[Power Plant|power plant]], make it more capable as a multirole fighter compared to the [[Viper MkIII]], of which it is the successor.<sup><ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/node/291 Dev Update (17/09/2015)]</ref></sup>
-The '''Viper MkIV''', built by [[Faulcon DeLacy]], is a fighter ship added to [[Elite Dangerous]] in the 1.5 Update. It is the successor to the [[Viper MkIII]].<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/node/291 Dev Update (17/09/2015)]</ref>
+The Viper MkIV has a delta-shaped hull which is significantly wider than the MkIII. The cockpit is situated just behind the bow, slightly raised. Compared to the MkIII, the MkIV's cockpit is less exposed.
-Compared to MkIII, the new Viper features better internal slots in addition to the better [[Power Plant|powerplant]], which gives the pilot more choice in their loadouts, like running more thermal weaponry, or mounting the [[Prismatic Shield Generator]] without sacrificing other modules.
+The MkIV lands on two small rear struts and one large front strut which doubles as a boarding ramp to the cockpit.
-Compared to the MkIII, the MkIV has worse shields by default due to its higher hull mass. However unlike the MkIII it is capable of mounting a Class 4 Shield Generator, which along with a much more durable hull gives it a lot of survivability.
+The Viper, like all modern ships, is powered by a [[Power Plant|nuclear fusion reactor]]. It is propelled by two primary [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fusion_rocket fusion/plasma engines] which provide forward thrust and are capable of reverse thrust. Smaller thrusters act as stabilizers and provide force for pitch, roll, and yaw manoeuvres.
-However, the drawbacks for the better equipment come in the form of slightly worse manoeuvrability and speed. The MkIV also features a slightly bulkier hull due to addition of the "bumpers" on each side, which makes it a slightly bigger target compared to the MkIII. It also seems to have a relatively poor heat dissipation, with the prolonged firing of heat-generating weapons or shield cells easily pushing the ship's temperature over 100%.
+[[Heat]] is dissipated through radiators at the rear of the ship. The MkIV is also capable of using [[Heat Sink Launcher|heat sink launchers]] to expel heat.
-Ship's hardpoint options are identical to its predecessor, but unlike the Viper MkIII whose underside mounted class 2 medium hardpoints are on a horizontally flat part of the hull, the class 2 medium hardpoints of the MkIV are on a slightly angled part of the underside.
+The Viper has two small [[hardpoints]] located on either side of the cockpit and two medium hardpoints located beneath it.
+== Tactical Considerations ==
+The MkIV has worse shields than the MkIII by default due to its higher hull mass. Despite this, the MkIV is capable of fitting a class-4 Shield Generator, unlike the MkIII. This, combined with an improved hull, give the MkIV superior protection.
+These improvements over the MkIII come with the drawbacks of slightly worse manoeuvrability and speed. The MkIV also features a larger hull, which makes it a bigger target. Like the MkIII, it has poor heat dissipation. Prolonged usage of high-output modules easily pushes the ship's temperature over its cooling capacity.
+The Viper MkIV's hardpoint options are identical to its predecessor, but unlike the Viper MkIII (which has underside-mounted class-2 medium hardpoints on a horizontally flat plane), the class-2 medium hardpoints of the MkIV are on a slightly angled part of the hull.
 ==Outfitting==
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 == Trivia ==
+* The Viper MkIV was added to [[Elite Dangerous]] in the 1.5 Update.
 * At the EGX event [[David Braben]] said it ''"trades a bit of manoeuvrability and speed for better internals, but it's got the same hardpoint layout as the standard [[Viper MkIII|Viper]]"''.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Em7TLwFifE&t=31m Elite Dangerous EGX panel livestream]</ref>
 * In Newsletter #92 it was stated that every Kickstarter beta backer or above will find a Viper MkIV docked at a [[starport]] for free.<ref>[http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=dcbf6b86b4b0c7d1c21b73b1e&id=5fd2c5476a Elite: Dangerous Newsletter #92]</ref>
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 viper mk iv 2.png|Viper MkIV as shown during the EGX event
 mkiv_front.png|Viper MkIV
-mkiv_butt.png|Different angle
+mkiv_butt.png|Aft view
-mkiv_belly.png|Bottom of the ship
+mkiv_belly.png|Ventral view
--12-22_00001.jpg|Viper MkIV Black Friday Paintjob.
+-12-22_00001.jpg|Viper MkIV with a Black Friday paintjob.
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