Kestrel

 

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Kestrel

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Caldari State ECM PRIORITY LOW Gravimetric what's this? LOW Priority Target Refer to your best judgement or the FC instructions on jamming targets. The priority displayed here is meant only as a basic guideline for prioritizing targets on a theoretical level, actual field priority may differ depending on the circumstances. List of Jamming Priorities by Alphabet Forum Discussions for E-War Standard Frigates Kestrel Class HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS FORUM DISCUSSION PvP Entries for Kestrel PvE Entries for Kestrel new discussion thread RELATED UNI-WIKI REFERENCES EVE Online Ships Overview List of Support Skills EXTERNAL LINKS Kestrel on Eve Online Wiki

The Kestrel is a heavy missile boat with one of the most sophisticated sensor arrays around. Interestingly enough, it has been used by both the Caldari Navy and several wealthy trade corporations as a cargo-hauling vessel. It is one of few trading vessels with good punching power, making it ideal for solo trade-runs in dangerous areas. The Kestrel was designed so that it could take up to four missile launchers but as a result it can not be equipped with turret weapons nor with mining lasers. SHIP BONUSES Traits: Caldari Frigate skill bonus per level: 5% bonus to Light Missile and Rocket damage 10% bonus to Missile velocity Required Skills Caldari Frigate I13m Spaceship Command I8m Training Time what's this? 0d 0h 21m Estimated training time only for the listed skills based on zero implants and without neural remaps. Grouping ▪ Role(s) unspecified ▪ Variations Manticore Manticore Covert OpsKestrel Class 5 (3/2) 4 2 38 MW 328 tf 256 m/s 185 m³ Ship Attributes Fittings Powergrid 45 MW CPU 180 tf Capacitor 330 GJ High 4 Launchers 4 Turrets 0 Medium 4 Low 2 Navigation Max Velocity 320 m/s Inertia Modifier 3.27 Warp Speed 6 AU/s Base Time to Warp 6.24 s what's this? Base Time to Warp is essentially the time needed for this ship to align and accelerate until it reaches 75% of its top speed and goes to warp. The time displayed here is the base calculated time with no account for any warp related skills, modules or any other effects. Drones Drone Capacity 0 m³ Drone Bandwith 0 Mbit/sec Targeting Max Tgt. Range 50 km Max Locked Targets 5 Gravimetric Sensor 11 points Sig. Radius 38 m Scan Res. 620 mm Structure Structure Hitpoints 350 HP Mass 1,163,000 kg Volume 19,700 m³ Capacity 160 m³ Shields Shield Capacity 500 HP Shield Resistances EM 0 THR 20 KIN 40 EXP 50 Armor Armor Hitpoints 350 HP Armor Resistances EM 50 THR 45 KIN 25 EXP 10

Summary

As expected of the Caldari, the Kestrel is the premier T1 missile frigate. With 4 mid slots, it can be fit for PvP tackling, but it is not as well-suited to that role as the Condor or Merlin. The Kestrel makes an excellent frigate for level 1 missions, using the superior range of missiles to avoid damage.

Skills

Further information about additional or recommended skills to pilot Kestrel for a specific or it's common role(s) can be written here.

Fitting

Cyno Alt Ship

Kestrel: Cyno Alt Ship

SHIP INFO

EFT

[Kestrel, Cyno Alt Ship]
Cynosural Field Generator I
Improved Cloaking Device II

1MN Microwarpdrive I

Expanded Cargohold II
Expanded Cargohold II

FITTING DIFFICULTY

WARSOP APPROVED

EVE VERSION

RET 1.1

EVE

EFT

SKILLS

NOTES

RECOMMENDED SKILLS

NOTES

Basic PVE

Kestrel: Basic PVE

SHIP INFO

EFT

[Kestrel, Basic PVE]
Upgraded 'Malkuth' Light Missile Launcher
Upgraded 'Malkuth' Light Missile Launcher
Upgraded 'Malkuth' Light Missile Launcher
Upgraded 'Malkuth' Light Missile Launcher

1MN Afterburner I
Cap Recharger I
Small Shield Booster I

Micro Auxiliary Power Core I
Power Diagnostic System I

FITTING DIFFICULTY

WARSOP APPROVED

EVE VERSION

PRE-RET 1.0

EVE

EFT

SKILLS

NOTES

RECOMMENDED SKILLS

• Caldari Frigate III
• Missile Launcher Operation I
• Energy Systems Operation II
• Energy Management II
• Energy Grid Upgrades II
• Standard Missiles I
• Shield Management III
• Electronic Upgrades II
• Engineering III

NOTES

• This is the most basic fit for the kestrel Frigate, designed for L1 Missions. As skills/isk is gained, T1 modules may be substituted by meta modules depending on fitting skills".
• The Kestrel relies on range and speed to survive, the shield booster is for emergencies. keep enemies at near maximum range from your missiles, activate afterburner if needed. The 4 missile launchers do decent damage and most NPC frigates will go down in 1-2 volleys.

Tactics

No sub-article about Kestrel roles or piloting tactics. You can write them here.

Notes

This vessel qualifies for the University Ship Replacement Program, PYOS, and BYOM.

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