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First seen in service in 3100 AD, manufactured by [[Cowell & MgRath|Cowell & MgRath Shipyard]], [[Lave]].<br/>
 
First seen in service in 3100 AD, manufactured by [[Cowell & MgRath|Cowell & MgRath Shipyard]], [[Lave]].<br/>
Larger, more popular version of the [[Cobra Mk.1 (Classic)|Cobra Mk I.]]<br/>
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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/>
 
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.
 
The Cobra is much favored by lone-wolf traders who wish to combine potential superior combat qualities with adequate cargo space.
 
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[[File:Spinning cobra3.gif|thumb|left|200px|A Cobra Mk.III, as one first saw it.]]
 
== Predeccessors ==
 
== Predeccessors ==
  
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The Mk 2 only reached prototype stage and was abandoned due to a design fault in the hull.<br/>
 
The Mk 2 only reached prototype stage and was abandoned due to a design fault in the hull.<br/>
  
== Jannah Berihn's Cobra blueprints ==
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== 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.
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[[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.
  
 
[[File:Berihn-elite-frontier-cobra3-deck1.gif|300px]]
 
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[[File:Berihn-elite-frontier-cobra3-section.gif]]
 
[[File:Berihn-elite-frontier-cobra3-section.gif]]
  
Lower deck plan with living quarters, upper deck plan with bridge, section.
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Jannah Berihn: Lower deck plan with living quarters, upper deck plan with bridge, section.
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[[File:George Hooper's Cobra3.gif|thumb|Geoge Hooper's Cobra Mk.3]]
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'''George Hooper''' produced these before 2007.
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''At least one other different set of blueprints existed, but seems to have foundered in the dust of the aeons...''
  
At least one other different set of blueprints existed, but seems to have foundered in the dust of the aeons...
 
  
 
*[http://www.aegidian.org/bb/viewtopic.php?p=275262#p275262 Jannah Berihn's diagrams of the Cobra] (link)
 
*[http://www.aegidian.org/bb/viewtopic.php?p=275262#p275262 Jannah Berihn's diagrams of the Cobra] (link)

Revision as of 08:18, 14 June 2022

Cobra Mk III
Sgc cobraiii.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 Shipyard
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

First seen in service in 3100 AD, manufactured by Cowell & MgRath Shipyard, Lave.
Larger, more popular version of the Cobra Mk I.
This ship is equipped with several special features, including Zieman Energy Deflection Shields, fore and aft, mountings for four Ingram Pulse Lasers, a Lance & Ferman Seek & Kill missile system, and Kruger "lightfast" motors Irrikan ThruSpace.
The Cobra is much favored by lone-wolf traders who wish to combine potential superior combat qualities with adequate cargo space.

A Cobra Mk.III, as one first saw it.

Predeccessors

The Cobra Mk I's popularity lead to the design of more Cobra type ships, the first of these was the Cobra Mk II.
The Mk 2 only reached prototype stage and was abandoned due to a design fault in the hull.

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...


Links