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|arms = Ingram lasers; <br />Lance & Ferman <br />Seek & Kill <br />missile system
 
|arms = Ingram lasers; <br />Lance & Ferman <br />Seek & Kill <br />missile system
 
|maxspeed = 0.30 LM
 
|maxspeed = 0.30 LM
|inservice = 3100 AD, Cowell & <br />MgRath Shipyard
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|inservice = 3100 AD, Cowell & <br />MgRath Shipyards, [[Lave]]
 
|maneuverability = CF 8
 
|maneuverability = CF 8
 
|crew = 1-2
 
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== Overview ==
 
== Overview ==
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Larger, more popular version of the [[Cobra Mk.1 (classic)|Cobra Mk I]] (the Mk 2 only reached prototype stage and was abandoned due to a design fault in the hull). This ship is equipped with several special features, including Zieman Energy Deflection Shields, fore and aft, and mountings for four Ingram [[Pulse Laser|Pulse Lasers]]. The Cobra is much favored by lone-wolf traders who wish to combine potential superior combat qualities with adequate cargo space.
  
First seen in service in 3100 AD, manufactured by [[Cowell & MgRath|Cowell & MgRath Shipyard]], [[Lave]].<br/>
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[http://www.elitehomepage.org/playguide.htm#A21 '''Elite Player's Guide:'''] This ship is most commonly used by traders, although a few have been captured by pirates, so a wise commander will be wary of even the quietest looking ships. The standard Cobra hull is equipped with four missile pods, separate front and rear shields, and provision for a cargo bay extension which increases the capacity of the hold.  
Larger, more popular version of the [[Cobra Mk.1 (classic)|Cobra Mk I.]]<br/>
 
This ship is equipped with several special features, including ''Zieman Energy Deflection Shields'', fore and aft, mountings for four ''Ingram [[Pulse Laser|Pulse Lasers]]'', a ''Lance & Ferman Seek & Kill'' missile system, and ''Kruger "lightfast" motors Irrikan ThruSpace''.<br/>
 
The Cobra is much favored by lone-wolf traders who wish to combine potential superior combat qualities with adequate cargo space.
 
  
== Predeccessors ==
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===ArcElite===
 
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The Cobra Mk III is much favored by lone traders who wish to combine superior combat qualities with cargo hold capacity. The Lance & Ferman Seek-and-Kill missile system (with a 4-way loading rack), combined with the Irrikan X3 drive place this older craft into the category of 'iron-ass'. As one of the few models with four laser mountings, it is particularly popular with highly-rated commanders.
The Cobra Mk I's popularity lead to the design of more ''Cobra'' type ships, the first of these was the '''Cobra Mk II.'''<br/>
 
The Mk 2 only reached prototype stage and was abandoned due to a design fault in the hull.<br/>
 
 
 
==ArcElite==
 
[[File:ArcElite DataCard Cobra Mk3.jpg|250px]]
 
  
 
== Cobra blueprints ==
 
== Cobra blueprints ==
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File:Cobra Mk3 silhouette.png|thumb|
 
File:Cobra Mk3 silhouette.png|thumb|
 
File:Spinning cobra3.gif|thumb|A Cobra Mk.III, as one first saw it.
 
File:Spinning cobra3.gif|thumb|A Cobra Mk.III, as one first saw it.
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File:ArcElite DataCard Cobra Mk3.jpg|thumb|ArcElite Data Card
 
File:Cobra Mk3 bridge.png|thumb||A view of the bridge of a Cobra Mk III clearly showing scanner screen, astrogation console and main systems monitor.
 
File:Cobra Mk3 bridge.png|thumb||A view of the bridge of a Cobra Mk III clearly showing scanner screen, astrogation console and main systems monitor.
 
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[[Category:Classic]][[Category:Classic ships]]

Latest revision as of 08:29, 26 July 2025

Cobra Mk III
Cobra Mk3 detail.png
Dimensions 65 x 30 x 130
Cargo capacity 20 TC
Armaments Ingram lasers;
Lance & Ferman
Seek & Kill
missile system
Maximum speed 0.30 LM
In-service date 3100 AD, Cowell &
MgRath Shipyards, Lave
Maneuverability CF 8
Crew 1-2
Drive motors Kruger "lightfast"
motors Irrikan
ThruSpace
Hull stress factor T Ji 18
C-Holding M18
Hyperspace capable Yes
Game versions Classic

Overview

Larger, more popular version of the Cobra Mk I (the Mk 2 only reached prototype stage and was abandoned due to a design fault in the hull). This ship is equipped with several special features, including Zieman Energy Deflection Shields, fore and aft, and mountings for four Ingram Pulse Lasers. The Cobra is much favored by lone-wolf traders who wish to combine potential superior combat qualities with adequate cargo space.

Elite Player's Guide: This ship is most commonly used by traders, although a few have been captured by pirates, so a wise commander will be wary of even the quietest looking ships. The standard Cobra hull is equipped with four missile pods, separate front and rear shields, and provision for a cargo bay extension which increases the capacity of the hold.

ArcElite

The Cobra Mk III is much favored by lone traders who wish to combine superior combat qualities with cargo hold capacity. The Lance & Ferman Seek-and-Kill missile system (with a 4-way loading rack), combined with the Irrikan X3 drive place this older craft into the category of 'iron-ass'. As one of the few models with four laser mountings, it is particularly popular with highly-rated commanders.

Cobra blueprints

Jannah Berihn (rabidvixen on our wiki) produced these back before 2007. The dimensions are those of the Cobra Mk.3 also found in Jane's Galactic Shipset.oxp.

Berihn-elite-frontier-cobra3-deck1.gif Berihn-elite-frontier-cobra3-deck2.gif Berihn-elite-frontier-cobra3-section.gif

Jannah Berihn: Lower deck plan with living quarters, upper deck plan with bridge, section.


Geoge Hooper's Cobra Mk.3

George Hooper produced these before 2007.


At least one other different set of blueprints existed, but seems to have foundered in the dust of the aeons...


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