Cobra Mk V

The latest model of an iconic ship design. Faulcon deLacy presents the Cobra Mk V as an improvement upon prior iterations in almost every way. A multi-purpose vessel, the Mk V offers impressive exploration, trade and combat role performance for its size and price point. Enhanced compatibility with overcharged Frame Shift Drives introduces the Cobra series to the latest era of aerospace technology.

— In-Game Description

The Cobra Mk V is a small multirole ship produced by Faulcon Delacy. Early access purchase for ARX began on 12 Dec 2024,^[1]^[2]^[3] with the ship becoming purchasable with credits on 24 Apr 2025.^[4]

Overview

It has improved performance and stats compared to previous iterations of the Cobra.^[5] It has a new redesigned cockpit. The pilot's seat is in the center, with two multicrew seats on either side. The large cockpit windows offer great visibility.^[5] The floor is wide and transparent.

^[6] With exceptional cargo capacity for its size, the Cobra MK V is by far the best small ship for the trading and mining roles, and arguably the best in its price range, almost matching the Type 6 in cargo capacity while having a better range of hard points, allowing it to equip all available mining tools.

In combat, the Cobra Mk V excels, outclassing its own predecessors and all other small ships with the exception of the Vulture. Compared to the Vulture, the Cobra is faster, but the Vulture surpasses it in armour, manoeuvrability, shields and firepower, generally making it the superior ship in combat. The Cobra is, however, more versatile and considerably less expensive than the specialized Vulture, and its greater speed allows it to easily disengage and escape any losing engagement.

With a well above average jump range and a relatively low price point, the Cobra also performs admirably as an explorer, once again beating out its predecessors and most other small ships, but is slightly outclassed in jump range by the cheaper Dolphin and significantly outclassed by the equally priced Diamondback Explorer. However, the Cobra's arguably superior optional internals, including a class 5, as well as its greater visibility, improved manoeuvrability and two multi crew seats arguably make it more attractive in the role despite the lower maximum range.

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 Cobra Mk III.

Category	Default System	Default Rating	Default Class	Max Class
Small Hardpoint	Pulse Laser	F	1	1
Small Hardpoint	Pulse Laser	F	1	1
Medium Hardpoint	Empty	--	--	2
	Empty	--	--	2
	Empty	--	--	2
Utility Mount	Empty	--	--	0
	Empty	--	--	0
	Empty	--	--	0
	Empty	--	--	0
Bulkheads	Lightweight Alloys	I	1	8
Reactor Bay	Power Plant	E	4	4
Thrusters Mounting	Thrusters	E	4	4
Frame Shift Drive Housing	Frame Shift Drive (SCO)	E	4	4
Environment Control	Life Support	E	3	3
Power Coupling	Power Distributor	E	4	4
Sensor Suite	Sensors	E	3	3
Fuel Store	Fuel Tank [x16]	C	4	4
Internal Compartments	Shield Generator	C	4	5
	Empty	--	--	4
	Cargo Rack [x8]	E	3	4
	Empty	--	--	4
	Cargo Rack [x4]	E	2	3
	Empty	--	--	3
	Empty	--	--	3
	Advanced Docking Computer	E	1	2
	Supercruise Assist	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 Cobra Mk V was unveiled during Frontier Unlocked in October 2024.^[6] Fdev gave more details and in-game footage during Frontier Unlocked in November 2024.^[1]^[2] Early access for ARX started on 12 Dec 2024.^[2]^[3]