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{{quote|The Viper Mk III is the most recent development of the most successful fighter classes ever built. The original Viper | {{quote|The Viper Mk III is the most recent development of the most successful fighter classes ever built. The original Viper Defense Craft was designed by Faulcon Manspace in 2762 in the Reorte shipyards. The basic model was beefed up with the Viper II by Faulcon deLacy. The new Viper III is a revitalised model with a new more armored look. It is a top class fighter found in many well-equipped police and naval forces.|In-Game Description}} | ||
The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' | The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a light fighter craft designed for agile ship-to-ship combat. Its minimal design combined with excellent modularity make it a popular choice for security units and [[Bounty Hunter|bounty hunters]]. At a relatively low cost of just over 140,000 [[credits]], it is also a great combat ship for entry-level Commanders. | ||
The Viper has a delta-shaped hull which tapers to form two prongs at the front. The cockpit is situated just behind the bow, slightly raised. This gives the pilot an excellent view without exposing the canopy to potential damage. | |||
The Viper lands on two small rear struts and one large front strut which doubles as a boarding ramp to the cockpit. | |||
The | 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 maneuvers. | ||
[[Heat]] is dissipated through radiators at the rear of the ship. The Viper is also capable of using [[Heat Sink Launcher|heat sink launchers]] to expel heat. | |||
The Viper has two small [[Hardpoint|hardpoints]] located on either side of the cockpit and two medium hardpoints located beneath it. This provides a range of options for weapons loadouts. | |||
=== Tactical Considerations: === | |||
The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' made its first appearance in Standard Beta 1. It is a vessel used by [[station|Station]] security forces and law enforcement, and is currently one of the fastest [[ships]] available to purchase. It is primarily intended for combat; compared to the multi-role [[Cobra Mk. III]], it has the same weapons capacity, slightly stronger shields per shield class, slightly weaker hull, marginally slower turn rate, much faster strafe speed, faster speed under normal thrust and slower speed under boost. | |||
Its main drawbacks are that its heat dissipation, power generation and [[hyperspace]] capacity do not equal that of the Cobra, which limits the value of having the same hardpoint capacity; mounting the ship's full weapon weight makes it very short-ranged, and an energy-heavy armament causes it to either overheat or use all available power very quickly. Fuel is also an issue as the ship comes with capacity of only four tons. | |||
In addition to its official police/security role, the Viper's speed, range, and combat capability make it ideal for [[Bounty Hunter|bounty hunters]], small-load [[courier|couriers]], [[Mercenary|mercenaries]] or [[smuggler|smugglers]], while its small cargo capacity makes it a very poor choice for [[trader|traders]], and a survivable but inadequately profitable platform for [[pirates]]. | |||
With proper fitting, the Viper is an excellent fighter capable of standing its ground against more expensive ships. | |||
==Purchase Locations== | ==Purchase Locations== | ||
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*''(L) = Loaned'' | *''(L) = Loaned'' | ||
*''[x#] = Capacity'' | *''[x#] = Capacity'' | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 05:04, 8 July 2015
Template:Quote The Viper Mk III is a light fighter craft designed for agile ship-to-ship combat. Its minimal design combined with excellent modularity make it a popular choice for security units and bounty hunters. At a relatively low cost of just over 140,000 credits, it is also a great combat ship for entry-level Commanders.
The Viper has a delta-shaped hull which tapers to form two prongs at the front. The cockpit is situated just behind the bow, slightly raised. This gives the pilot an excellent view without exposing the canopy to potential damage.
The Viper lands on two small rear struts and one large front strut which doubles as a boarding ramp to the cockpit.
The Viper, like all modern ships, is powered by a nuclear fusion reactor. It is propelled by two primary 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 maneuvers.
Heat is dissipated through radiators at the rear of the ship. The Viper is also capable of using heat sink launchers to expel heat.
The Viper has two small hardpoints located on either side of the cockpit and two medium hardpoints located beneath it. This provides a range of options for weapons loadouts.
Tactical Considerations:
The Viper Mk III made its first appearance in Standard Beta 1. It is a vessel used by Station security forces and law enforcement, and is currently one of the fastest ships available to purchase. It is primarily intended for combat; compared to the multi-role Cobra Mk. III, it has the same weapons capacity, slightly stronger shields per shield class, slightly weaker hull, marginally slower turn rate, much faster strafe speed, faster speed under normal thrust and slower speed under boost.
Its main drawbacks are that its heat dissipation, power generation and hyperspace capacity do not equal that of the Cobra, which limits the value of having the same hardpoint capacity; mounting the ship's full weapon weight makes it very short-ranged, and an energy-heavy armament causes it to either overheat or use all available power very quickly. Fuel is also an issue as the ship comes with capacity of only four tons.
In addition to its official police/security role, the Viper's speed, range, and combat capability make it ideal for bounty hunters, small-load couriers, mercenaries or smugglers, while its small cargo capacity makes it a very poor choice for traders, and a survivable but inadequately profitable platform for pirates.
With proper fitting, the Viper is an excellent fighter capable of standing its ground against more expensive ships.
Purchase Locations
| System | Station | Date Seen |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 Eridani | Windt Terminal | 18/3/2014 |
| Alioth | Irkutsk | 1.06 |
| Amahu | Kondratyev Orbital | 1.06 |
| Aulin | Aulin Enterprise | ? |
| Asellus Primus | Beagle 2 Landing | ? |
| LHS 3262 | Louis de Lacaille Prospect | 7-7-2015 |
| LTT 1598 | Qushji Gateway | Gamma 2.02 |
| Nang Ta-Khian | Hay Point | ? |
| Rho Cancri | Dekker Base | ? |
| Ovid | Bradfield Orbital | ? |
| Rakapila | Stone Enterprise | ? |
| Styx | Wingrove Platform | ? |
| Zhu Rong | Stuart Ring | ? |
| LP 102-320 | Shepard Hub | ? |
| Tote | Whitelaw Enterprise | Gamma 1.03 |
| Calor | Julian Hub | Release 1.03 |
| LHS 3505 | Olivas City | Release 1.03 |
| Sorbago | Hencke Orbital | 12/30/2014 |
| Turir | Brooks Terminal | 12/29/2014 |
| LP 908-11 | So-Yeon City | 3/16/2015 |
| Panoi | Garan Hub | 12/30/2014 |
| Macabi | Read Orbital | 12/30/2014 |
| Kumata | Vishweswarayya Enterprise | 1/1/2015 |
| Cerktondhs | Bluford Gateway | 1/1/2015 |
| Eravate | Cleve Hub | 6/21/2015 |
| Yakabugai | Serebrov Station | 1/4/2015 |
| Sol | Li Qing Jao | 1/7/2015 |
| Chamunda | Gidzenko Ring | 1/9/2015 |
| Wolf 1301 | Saunders's Dive | 3/12/2015 |
| Uszaa | Guest Installation
Clauss Dock |
4/3/2015
4/16/2015 |
| Leesti | George Lucas | 4/3/2015 |
| Opila | Temple Dock | 4/3/2015 |
| v1688 Aguilae | Thomson Terminal | 9/4/2015 |
| LTT 15574 | Haxel Port | 8/4/2015 |
| Evarate | Cleve Hub | 26/4/2015 |
| Asgaa | Wheeler Horizons | Apr 20, 2015 |
| Achenar (Permit) | Baker Terminal | 23/4/2015 |
| XI Ursae Majoris | Durrance Dock | 27/4/2015 |
| GD 219 | McKee Ring | April 29 2015 |
| Thosiao | Foster Orbital | May, 11, 2015 |
| Faust 68 | Slipher Hub | June 4, 2015 |
| 44 B Ophiuchi | Feustel Gateway (10% discount) | June 12, 2015 |
| Agarla | Wilson Port | July 07, 2015 |
Outfitting
- Main article: Outfitting
All ships are highly customizable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the Viper Mk III.
| Category | Default System | Default Rating | Default Class | Max Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Hardpoint | Empty | -- | -- | 1 |
| Empty | -- | -- | 1 | |
| Medium Hardpoint | Pulse Laser (L) | F | 1 | 2 |
| Pulse Laser (L) | F | 1 | 2 | |
| Utility Mount | Empty | -- | -- | 0 |
| Empty | -- | -- | 0 | |
| Bulkheads | Lightweight Alloys | I | 1 | 8 |
| Reactor Bay | Power Plant | E | 3 | 3 |
| Thrusters Mounting | Thrusters | E | 3 | 3 |
| Frame Shift Drive Housing | Frame Shift Drive | E | 3 | 3 |
| Environment Control | Life Support | E | 2 | 2 |
| Power Coupling | Power Distributor | E | 3 | 3 |
| Sensor Suite | Sensors | E | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel Store | Fuel Tank [x4] | C | 2 | 2 |
| Internal Compartments | Cargo Rack [x4] | E | 2 | 3 |
| Shield Generator | E | 3 | 3 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 2 | |
| BDS | E | 1 | 1 |
- (L) = Loaned
- [x#] = Capacity
Gallery
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Viper Mk III in hangar
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Sunrise over a planet, with the Viper
