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Cobra Mk III

Role: Multipurpose

The Cobra MkIII is a classic all-purpose ship found throughout human space. The model was first built in Lave Cowell & MgRath shipyard in Lave in 3100. Despite its age, it remains a popular ship for lone pilots who value its balance of carrying capacity and ability in combat.

Cobra Mk III: Front Cobra Mk III: Side Cobra Mk III: Top Cobra Mk III: Bottom Cobra Mk III: 3D elevation

  Small Medium Large Huge
Hard points 2 2 - -

Scale

  Length Width Height
Dimensions 27.1m 44m 7.9m

Landing pads

  Core internals Class Base fitting
Power Plant Power Plant 4 4E
Thrusters Thrusters 4 4E
Frame Shift Drive Frame Shift Drive 4 4E
Life support Life Support 3 3E
Power Distributor Power Distributor 3 3E
Sensors Sensors 3 3E
Fuel Tank Fuel Tank 4 4C
Optional internals Base fitting
Class 4 3E Cargo Rack
Class 4 3E Cargo Rack
Class 4 4E Shield Generator
Class 2 1E Cargo Rack
Class 2 Empty
Class 2 Empty
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
Thrusters Engine pips Boost Roll Pitch Yaw
A Rated 154m/s → 307m/s 439m/s 110o/s 44o/s 11o/s
B Rated 149m/s → 298m/s 426m/s 107o/s 43o/s 11o/s
C Rated 146m/s → 292m/s 418m/s 104o/s 42o/s 10o/s
D Rated 143m/s → 286m/s 408m/s 102o/s 41o/s 10o/s
E Rated 140m/s → 281m/s 401m/s 100o/s 40o/s 10o/s
Performance statistics are taken from default ship outfitting, changing only thruster rating, with no cargo.
  Base Maximum
Jump range 10.55LY 26.77LY
Shields 80MJ 174MJ A rated + shield boosters
Armour 216T 420T Military + hull reinforcement in military slots
   
Utility slots 2
Mass lock factor 8
Crew seats 2
Multi crew Yes
Fighter Bays (fighters) [max] none (n/a)
Cargo [without shields] 60T
Hull mass 180T
Pad size Small
Cost 346,634CR
Datasheet