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  | class=Frigate
  | class=Frigate
  | grouping=Standard Frigates
  | grouping=Standard Frigates
  | hulltype=Kestrel Class
  | hulltype=Kestrel Class
  | faction=Caldari State
  | faction=Caldari State  
| race=Caldari
| roles=unspecified
  | variations={{Ship|Manticore}}
  | variations={{Ship|Manticore}}
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| ecmprio=1 <!-- 0 = none, 1 = low, 2 = normal, 3 = high, 4 = highest -->
  | powergrid=45 MW
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  | cpu=180 tf
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  | mass=1,113,000 kg
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  | cargohold=160 m&#179;
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  | info=<b>Development</b><br>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.
| quote=Trust extends as far as missiles can fly.
| quote_attribution=Caldari border trader saying
  | info=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.
  | bonuses=<b>Caldari Frigate bonuses (per skill level):</b><br>5% bonus to Light Missile and Rocket damage<br>10% bonus to Light Missile and Rocket max velocity<br>
  | bonuses=<b>Caldari Frigate bonuses (per skill level):</b><br>5% bonus to Light Missile and Rocket damage<br>10% bonus to Light Missile and Rocket max velocity<br>
  | structurehp=400 HP
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  | scanres=620 mm
  | reqskills=*{{RequiredSkill|Caldari Frigate|I}}
  | reqskills=*{{RequiredSkill|Caldari Frigate|I}}
**{{RequiredSkill|Spaceship Command|I}}
** {{RequiredSkill|Spaceship Command|I}}


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  | externallinks=[http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Kestrel Kestrel on Eve Online Wiki]
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==Summary==
== 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 {{ship|Condor}} or {{ship|Merlin}}. The Kestrel makes an excellent frigate for level 1 missions, using the superior range of missiles to avoid damage.
As expected of the Caldari, the Kestrel is the premier Tech 1 [[Missiles|missile]] frigate. It lacks the speed of the [[ship|Condor]] or the strong shield tank of the [[ship|Merlin]], but its four mid slots let it mount a good balance of tank, propulsion and tackle, and its significant missile range bonus makes it a powerful kiting ship against foes its own size.


==Skills==
The Kestrel makes an excellent frigate for Level 1 missions, using the superior range of missiles to avoid damage. It is also popular for solo PvP, where the versatility granted by its mid slots is highly valued.
''Further information about additional or recommended skills to pilot Kestrel for a specific or it's common role(s) can be written here.''


==Fitting==
== Skills ==
{{ShipFitting
The Kestrel is a cheap Tech 1 frigate and is therefore forgiving and not skill-intensive. This doesn't mean that its performance can't be enhanced by skill training, though, and pilots who want to make long-term PvP use of the Kestrel (rather than moving on to other Caldari hulls) can consider their training. [[Skills:Spaceship Command#Caldari Frigate|Caldari Frigate]] is the simplest way to improve the Kestrel's performance. Note that the bonus is not purely on damage but also adds to missile velocity, boosting the Kestrel's range. This gives extra room to kite further out against similar rocket ships like the [[Condor]] or [[Breacher]]. Strong [[Missiles#Skills|missile support skills]] help the Kestrel kite, and [[Support skills#Mobility|mobility support skills]] are important for helping the Kestrel, not New Eden's fastest frigate, control range.
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| fitName=PvE
| fitID=PvE
| low1name=Mark I Compact Power Diagnostic System
| low1typeID=8225
| low2name=Damage Control II
| low2typeID=2048
| mid1name=1MN Y-S8 Compact Afterburner
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| mid2name=Small C5-L Emergency Shield Overload I
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| mid3name=Upgraded EM Ward Amplifier I
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| mid4name=Medium F-S9 Regolith Compact Shield Extender
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| high1name=Light Missile Launcher II, Scourge Fury Light Missile
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| charge1name=Scourge Fury Light Missile x1
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| high2name=Light Missile Launcher II, Scourge Fury Light Missile
| high2typeID=2404
| high3name=Light Missile Launcher II, Scourge Fury Light Missile
| high3typeID=2404
| high4name=Light Missile Launcher II, Scourge Fury Light Missile
| high4typeID=2404
| rig1name=Small Warhead Calefaction Catalyst I
| rig1typeID=31620
| rig2name=Small Bay Loading Accelerator I
| rig2typeID=31586
| rig3name=open
| charge2name=open
| charge3name=open
| charge4name=open
| charge5name=open
| skills=
| showSKILLS=N
| notes=Contact White 0rchid if this fit is outdated
| showNOTES=N
| difficulty=0
| warsop=A
| warsopReason=
| version=PARALLAX 1.0
| showTOC=Y
| shipDNA=602:8225;1:2048;1:6001;1:6437;1:9580;1:8517;1:2404;4:24495;1:31620;1:31586;1::
| fleetup=
}}{{ShipFitting
| ship=Kestrel
| shipTypeID=602
| fitName=Anomic Team PvE
| fitID=Anomic-Team-PvE
| low1name=Ballistic Control System II
| low1typeID=22291
| low2name=Ballistic Control System II
| low2typeID=22291
| mid1name=BZ-5 Neutralizing Spatial Destabilizer ECM
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| mid2name=Phased Weapon Navigation Array Generation Extron
| mid2typeID=19814
| mid3name=Phased Weapon Navigation Array Generation Extron
| mid3typeID=19814
| mid4name=5MN Y-T8 Compact Microwarpdrive
| mid4typeID=5973
| high1name=Arbalest Compact Light Missile Launcher
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| high2name=Arbalest Compact Light Missile Launcher
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| high3name=Arbalest Compact Light Missile Launcher
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| rig2name=Small Warhead Rigor Catalyst I
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| rig3name=Small Warhead Rigor Catalyst I
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| charge1name=open
| charge2name=open
| charge3name=open
| charge4name=open
| charge5name=open
| skills=
| showSKILLS=N
| notes=This fit is designed to do the Anomic Team burner mission with the two logi frigates and the single burner frigate. Fit racial jammer and the correct damage type missile, orbit the main burner frig, jam out one of the logi frigs while killing the other. Once the first logi is down, shoot the second, then finally move onto the burner.</li><li>Contact White 0rchid if this fit is outdated
| showNOTES=N
| difficulty=0
| warsop=A
| warsopReason=
| version=PARALLAX 1.0
| showTOC=Y
| shipDNA=602:22291;2:19946;1:19814;2:5973;1:8089;4:31586;1:31644;2::
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{{ShipFitting
== Tactics ==
| ship=Kestrel
| shipTypeID=602
| fitName=Solo Rocket (Shield)
| fitID=Solo-Rocket-(Shield)
| low1name=Ballistic Control System II
| low1typeID=22291
| low2name=Damage Control II
| low2typeID=2048
| mid1name=1MN Monopropellant Enduring Afterburner
| mid1typeID=6003
| mid2name=J5b Phased Prototype Warp Scrambler I
| mid2typeID=5439
| mid3name=X5 Prototype Engine Enervator
| mid3typeID=4025
| mid4name=Medium Shield Extender II
| mid4typeID=3831
| high1name=Rocket Launcher II, Inferno Rage Rocket
| high1typeID=10631
| charge1name=Inferno Rage Rocket x1
| charge1typeID=24475
| high2name=Rocket Launcher II, Inferno Rage Rocket
| high2typeID=10631
| high3name=Rocket Launcher II, Inferno Rage Rocket
| high3typeID=10631
| high4name=Rocket Launcher II, Inferno Rage Rocket
| high4typeID=10631
| rig1name=Small Warhead Calefaction Catalyst I
| rig1typeID=31620
| rig2name=Small Bay Loading Accelerator I
| rig2typeID=31586
| rig3name=open
| charge2name=open
| charge3name=open
| charge4name=open
| charge5name=open
| skills=
| showSKILLS=N
| notes=Contact White 0rchid if this fit is outdated
| showNOTES=N
| difficulty=0
| warsop=A
| warsopReason=
| version=PARALLAX 1.0
| showTOC=Y
| shipDNA=602:22291;1:2048;1:6003;1:5439;1:4025;1:3831;1:10631;4:24475;1:31620;1:31586;1::
| fleetup=
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| ship=Kestrel
| shipTypeID=602
| fitName=Solo Rocket (Armor)
| fitID=Solo-Rocket-(Armor)
| low1name=400mm Rolled Tungsten Compact Plates
| low1typeID=11309
| low2name=Damage Control II
| low2typeID=2048
| mid1name=1MN Y-S8 Compact Afterburner
| mid1typeID=6001
| mid2name=X5 Prototype Engine Enervator
| mid2typeID=4025
| mid3name=X5 Prototype Engine Enervator
| mid3typeID=4025
| mid4name=J5b Phased Prototype Warp Scrambler I
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| high1name=Rocket Launcher II, Inferno Rage Rocket
| high1typeID=10631
| charge1name=Inferno Rage Rocket x1
| charge1typeID=24475
| high2name=Rocket Launcher II, Inferno Rage Rocket
| high2typeID=10631
| high3name=Rocket Launcher II, Inferno Rage Rocket
| high3typeID=10631
| high4name=Rocket Launcher II, Inferno Rage Rocket
| high4typeID=10631
| rig1name=Small Bay Loading Accelerator I
| rig1typeID=31586
| rig2name=Small Hydraulic Bay Thrusters I
| rig2typeID=31598
| rig3name=Small Trimark Armor Pump I
| rig3typeID=30987
| charge2name=open
| charge3name=open
| charge4name=open
| charge5name=open
| skills=
| showSKILLS=N
| notes=Contact White 0rchid if this fit is outdated
| showNOTES=N
| difficulty=0
| warsop=A
| warsopReason=
| version=PARALLAX 1.0
| showTOC=Y
| shipDNA=602:11309;1:2048;1:6001;1:4025;2:5439;1:10631;4:24475;1:31586;1:31598;1:30987;1:29005;1:27315;1::
| fleetup=
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{{ShipFitting
| ship=Kestrel
| shipTypeID=602
| fitName=Light Missile Kiter
| fitID=Light-Missile-Kiter
| low1name=Micro Auxiliary Power Core I
| low1typeID=11563
| low2name=Nanofiber Internal Structure II
| low2typeID=2605
| mid1name=Phased Weapon Navigation Array Generation Extron
| mid1typeID=19814
| mid2name=5MN Y-T8 Compact Microwarpdrive
| mid2typeID=5973
| mid3name=Medium F-S9 Regolith Compact Shield Extender
| mid3typeID=8517
| mid4name=Warp Disruptor II
| mid4typeID=3244
| high1name=Light Missile Launcher II, Caldari Navy Inferno Light Missile
| high1typeID=2404
| charge1name=Caldari Navy Inferno Light Missile x1
| charge1typeID=27371
| high2name=Light Missile Launcher II, Caldari Navy Inferno Light Missile
| high2typeID=2404
| high3name=Light Missile Launcher II, Caldari Navy Inferno Light Missile
| high3typeID=2404
| high4name=Light Missile Launcher II, Caldari Navy Inferno Light Missile
| high4typeID=2404
| rig1name=Small Bay Loading Accelerator I
| rig1typeID=31586
| rig2name=Small Warhead Calefaction Catalyst I
| rig2typeID=31620
| rig3name=open
| charge2name=open
| charge3name=open
| charge4name=open
| charge5name=open
| skills=
| showSKILLS=N
| notes=Contact White 0rchid if this fit is outdated
| showNOTES=N
| difficulty=0
| warsop=A
| warsopReason=
| version=PARALLAX 1.0
| showTOC=Y
| shipDNA=602:11563;1:2605;1:19814;1:5973;1:8517;1:3244;1:2404;4:27371;1:31586;1:31620;1::
| fleetup=
}}


==Tactics==
In lowsec solo PvP, the most common fit for the Kestrel is an armor tank with dual webs, a scram, and an afterburner. When flying this kind of fit but also more generally, the Kestrel's rocket range allows it to outrange autocannons , blasters, and even pulse lasers with good support skills. When fighting an opponent with long-range weapons, such as artillery, the Kestrel can often get under the guns of the opponent by orbiting close, as the dual webs help make up for the Kestrel's slow speed. The dual webs also can slow down most opponents enough that T2 Rage rockets will apply their full damage.
''No sub-article about Kestrel roles or piloting tactics. You can write them here.''


==Notes==
In nullsec solo PvP, the Kestrel is sometimes found fitted with a shield tank, single web, and a microwarpdrive. The MWD helps deal with bubbles. With a free lowslot, the ship's DPS can be enhanced with a ballistic control system.
This vessel qualifies for the University [[Ship Replacement Program]], [[PYOS]], and [[BYOM]].
 
== Notes ==
 
The kestrels are a subgroup of falcons. The common Eurasian kestrel is a small bird of prey which often hovers to hunt by flying into the wind.


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