Panther Clipper Mk II
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- Not to be confused with Panther Clipper LX.
Zorgon Peterson's first large ship evolves the iconic Panther Clipper design for the modern era. It offers the highest cargo capacity of any non-capital class craft, along with numerous hardpoints across its massive hull to deter pirates. Adaptable stabilisers and specialised drive housing lets the Panther Clipper Mk II make full use of overcharged Frame Shift Drives. Skilled hands will be needed to ease this vessel's bulk through a starport access corridor, however.
— In-Game Description
The Panther Clipper Mk II is an upcoming large freighter produced by Zorgon Peterson. Early access for ARX starts on 22 July 2025.[1]
Overview
The Panther Clipper Mk II is the first large SCO-optimized ship in Elite Dangerous, as well as the first ship that can be fitted with the MK II Cargo Rack module. It has a maximum cargo capacity of 1238 tons,[2][3] giving it the same capacity as a fully-laden Type-8 and Imperial Cutter combined.[2]
Purchase Locations
| System | Station | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shinrarta Dezhra | Jameson Memorial | Always available | 10% discount, Founders Permit needed |
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 Panther Clipper Mk II.
| Category | Default System | Default Rating | Default Class | Max Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Hardpoint | Pulse Laser | -- | -- | 1 |
| Pulse Laser | -- | -- | 1 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 1 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 1 | |
| Medium Hardpoint | Empty | -- | -- | 2 |
| Empty | -- | -- | 2 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 2 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 2 | |
| Large Hardpoint | Empty | -- | -- | 3 |
| Empty | -- | -- | 3 | |
| Utility Mount | Empty | -- | -- | -- |
| Empty | -- | -- | -- | |
| Empty | -- | -- | -- | |
| Empty | -- | -- | -- | |
| Bulkheads | Lightweight Alloys | I | -- | -- |
| Reactor Bay | Power Plant | -- | -- | 8 |
| Thrusters Mounting | Thrusters | -- | -- | 8 |
| Frame Shift Drive Housing | Frame Shift Drive (SCO) | -- | -- | 7 |
| Environment Control | Life Support | -- | -- | 5 |
| Power Coupling | Power Distributor | -- | -- | 7 |
| Sensor Suite | Sensors | -- | -- | 5 |
| Fuel Store | Fuel Tank [x128] | -- | -- | 7 |
| Internal Compartments | Empty (C) | -- | -- | 8 |
| Empty | -- | -- | 8 | |
| Empty (C) | -- | -- | 7 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 7 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 6 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 6 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 6 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 5 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 5 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 4 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 2 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 1 | |
| (PAS) | I | -- | -- |
- (L) = Loaned Module
- [x#] = Capacity
- (PAS) = Reserved solely for the Planetary Approach Suite or Advanced Planetary Approach Suite
- (C) = Cargo Compartment reserved for Cargo Racks, Fuel Tanks and MK II Cargo Rack
Development
The concept art for this ship was shown during the monthly Frontier Unlocked on 30 April 2025. The ship specs and the 22 July 2025 early access for ARX release date was confirmed during the Frontier Unlocked livestream on 25 June 2025.[1]
Elite II
The Panther Clipper Mk II's predecessor, the Panther Clipper, first appeared in Frontier: Elite II. It was the largest ship in the game, being extremely slow as a consequence, and was described as capable of buying entire planets out of their cargo. Due to its immense size, it was capable of being equipped with planetary bombardment-class weaponry and powerful shields that shrugged off attacks from small pirate craft.
Videos
Gallery
Panther Clipper Mk II In-game 1
Panther Clipper Mk II In-game 2
Panther Clipper Mk II
Panther Clipper Mk II Teaser- Panther Clipper Mk II WIP 1
Panther Clipper Mk II WIP 2
Panther Clipper Mk II WIP 3
Panther Clipper Mk II WIP 4- Bridge
- Pilot seat view
Panther Clipper Mk II Stellar 1- Panther Clipper Mk II Stellar 2
References
- 1 2 Elite Dangerous - Frontier Unlocked - June 2025 - YouTube - 25 June 2025
- 1 2 Clipper Capacity Clarified (Elite Dangerous) - YouTube - Galnet News Digest - 27 Jun 2025
- ↑ Panther Clipper MK II Highlights - Elite Dangerous - 27 June 2025
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