Diamondback Scout

Diamondback Scout
Overview
Manufacturer	Lakon Spaceways
Years Produced	3300-Present
Type	Combat Explorer
Cost	564,320 CR
Specifications
Landing Pad Size	Small
Dimensions	39.0m x 24.3m x 12.3m
Pilot Seats	1
Multicrew	No
Fighter Hangar	No
Hull Mass	170 t
Mass Lock Factor	8
Armour	216
Armour Hardness	40
Shields	92 MJ
Fuel Capacity	16 t
Manoeuvr-ability	5
Top Speed	286 m/s (default) 329 m/s (upgraded)
Boost Speed	384 m/s (default) 441 m/s (upgraded)
Unladen Jump Range	11.35 ly (default) 30.4 ly (upgraded)
Cargo Capacity	0 t (default)
Outfitting
Hardpoints	4× Utility Mounts 2× Small Hardpoints 2× Medium Hardpoints
Internal Compartments	2× Class 1 Compartments 1× Class 2 Compartment 3× Class 3 Compartments

Developed by Lakon Spaceways, the Diamondback Scout is a dual-purpose combat and exploration ship. Its 30 light-year jump range makes it popular with aspiring explorers, while its exceptional manoeuvrability makes it excellent at evading incoming fire. And with two medium and two small hardpoints, the Scout can also pack a punch.

— In-game description

The Diamondback Scout is a ship manufactured by Lakon Spaceways. It was conceived as an attempt to repeat Lakon's success with the Asp Explorer at a lower price point. The result was a capable small ship with good jump range, and it was marketed as a light reconnaissance craft that could be outfitted for combat or exploration. After the Diamondback Scout's maiden flight, however, it was criticized for its lack of versatility, but it nonetheless saw modest success in the long-range reconnaissance, long-range interceptor, and fast picket ship roles for organisations not able or willing to invest in more expensive vessels. In an effort to address the shortcomings of the Scout, Lakon later released an enhanced variant called the Diamondback Explorer.

Overview

The Diamondback Scout is a cheap vessel built primarily for combat that can also be repurposed as a exploration ship.

In Combat, the Diamondback Scout is very effective. It has exceptional mobility and a small body letting it dodge with ease, resulting in a ship that can be incredibly nimble and tough to hit. This helps counteract its rather poor shields and armour. Good heat signature and a lot of utility mounts make it capable of running stealth builds and is very effective in the role. It has good damage with 2 Medium and 2 Small hardpoints which is one of the best for its price tier letting it become an effective fighter. As a stealth build or high range fighter the Scout is perfect and makes a good bounty hunter; but its terrible compartment and cargo space make it a somewhat poor Pirate.

As an Explorer, the Scout also performs well. At 30 ly without Engineering, the Scout has a high jump range for its price tag, but is still outperformed by the cheaper Adder and Hauler. Another downside is its very restricting internal space and small fuel tank which can limit Outfitting options.

The Scout is a poor choice for trading, mining, and passenger transport. It does have higher cargo capacity than the Adder at 28t, but the cheaper Cobra MkIII surpasses it.

The weapon hardpoints are located as follows: 1 small hardpoint on each side of the cockpit, and 1 medium hardpoint on each side of the cockpit for a total of 2 medium and 2 small. These hardpoints have their aim points arranged in a straight horizontal line with little space between reticle dots making them very usable with fixed, gimballed, and turreted weapons.

Purchase Locations

System	Station	Date Seen	Discount
Shinrarta Dezhra	Jameson Memorial	Always available	10% discount
Brestla	i Sola Prospect	Always available	20% surcharge
Akkadia	Calvin Lawrence	Nov. 28, 2019	15% discount
KP Tauri	Spedding Orbital	Nov. 28, 2019	15% discount
G 35-15	Leslie Gateway	Nov. 28, 2019	15% discount
Dinda	Mount Sunday	Nov. 28, 2019	15% discount
Tau Ceti	Ortiz Moreno City	Nov. 28, 2019
Altair	Solo Orbiter	Nov. 28, 2019
Futhark	Ravescene Memorial	Nov. 28, 2019
Angurongo	Dahm Port	Nov. 28, 2019
LP 131-66	Vasilyev Vision	Nov. 28, 2019
Holiacan	Fortress Yarrow	Nov. 28, 2019

Outfitting

Main article: Outfitting

All ships are highly customisable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the Diamondback Scout.

Category	Default System	Default Rating	Default Class	Max Class
Small Hardpoint	Empty	--	--	1
	Empty	--	--	1
Medium Hardpoint	Pulse Laser	F	1	2
	Pulse Laser	F	1	2
Utility Mount	Empty	--	--	0
	Empty	--	--	0
	Empty	--	--	0
	Empty	--	--	0
Bulkheads	Lightweight Alloys	I	1	8
Reactor Bay	Power Plant	E	4	4
Thrusters Mounting	Thrusters	E	4	4
Frame Shift Drive Housing	Frame Shift Drive	E	4	4
Environment Control	Life Support	E	2	2
Power Coupling	Power Distributor	E	3	3
Sensor Suite	Sensors	E	2	2
Fuel Store	Fuel Tank [x16]	C	4	4
Internal Compartments	Empty	--	--	3
	Empty	--	--	3
	Shield Generator	E	3	3
	Empty	--	--	2
	Advanced Docking Computer	E	1	1
	Supercruise Assist	E	1	1
	Planetary Approach Suite (H)	I	1	1

• (L) = Loaned Module
• [x#] = Capacity
• (H) = Requires Elite Dangerous: Horizons, reserved solely for Planetary Approach Suite

Notes

• The Diamondback Scout was released with the Powerplay update (1.3).

Trivia

• The Diamondback Scout length (39m) is similar to the Space Shuttle orbiter (37m) that was operated by NASA.
• Excluding the Cobra MkIV, the Diamondback Scout is tied with the Type-7 Transporter for lowest amount of Livery options. This is particularly odd as the Diamondback Explorer has a far great amount despite being released much later.
• The Diamondback Scout is the only ship in Elite Dangerous to have a cargo capacity of 0 as its default loadout.

Videos

Diamondback Scout - SHIP COMERCIAL - ELITE DANGEROUS

The Diamondback Scout

Elite Dangerous Explorer

The Diamondback Scout Elite Dangerous

Gallery

Diamondback Scout profile

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Backside of the Diamondback Scout

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Docked Diamondback Scout

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Damaged Diamondback Scout, top view

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Diamondback Scout's radiator exposed while fuel scooping

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Damaged Diamondback Scout

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Damaged Diamondback Scout, from the side

Lakon Diamondback Scout Blueprint

Diamondback cockpit

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Diamondback Scout and Explorer

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Diamondback Scout and a gas giant