TESTED - Cobra MK5 : Elite Dangerous

[@gingalain2505]

Thanks for the video. But 1984.... forty years ago.... ...welcome, Elite, to your FIFTH decade!

[@CptJistuce]

And just as many Cobras!

[@keysersozeh3576]

Will pick one up for sure...Have picked them all up to date, and will continue to support the game by doing so. Better use of funds than what I have wasted on Star Citizen to date. At least we have a game here.

[@benlagging2265]

I am also a firm believer in supporting the games you like and play. I have them all as well.

[@DerekMoore82]

@keysersozeh3576 I haven't played in a few years but all the ships I acquired were purchased with in-game currency. Did they start charging real money for ships?

[@keysersozeh3576]

@@DerekMoore82 Only a 90 exclusive period for each ship. 2 of the 4 are already available for in game currency.

[@Tallsquall]

New player who started with the Mandalay, and 100% picking up this one too!

[@TheHighWake]

The design of the new ships is very good. They look cool and modern. And still in the unique style of Elite. Excellent video, as always, Commanders!

[@zat-1-fury]

I am probably going to use it for basically everything 😅

[@filipbitala2624]

Well, the python looks… questionable

[@Majima_Nowhere]

Another fine addition to my collection.

[@stokeded]

@@Majima_Nowhere ahhh general kenobi

[@bbbenj]

Probably!

[@Tryambakam108]

Well hello there.

[@DoomfarerCDN]

Totally agree, this is perfect for settlement work and the cobra has always been my first go for that sort of work.

[@jellowiggler]

I really didn't spend much time in a small ship, I'll give it a go. For speed and delivery to ground operations it might do the trick (if you don't need an srv). I love the new life to ED. There was a shift in planning and attitude in late 2023 that really made 2024 an amazing year for ED and the player numbers are trending up. Super job fdev. Keep it up. Lots of QOL improvements are happening that have been requested for years. It is refreshing.

[@GoldenGnu]

Thanks for the video! I really hope we get new ships next year too!

[@jamarcus_OG]

It would be a no brainer for Fdev to not provide any new ships to the game. At the end of the day, it's still a spaceship flying/combat/trading/exploration simulator. Customizing and engineering a ship, to me, is still the best part of the game. I would really like to see new large ships and maybe an imperial medium sized ship. Out of the four released this year, I think the best one for me is the Python MK2, because I like combat more than exploration. But the Mandalay is on par with it, because of its extreme versatility as an explanation ship and it's pretty damn good in combat too. Type 8 was a bit of a disappointment : best cargo ship in the game, but not much more. It's a ok miner ship that falls very short compared to a Python and to the miner kings themselves, the Type-9 and the mighty Imperial Cutter, which can mine pretty much anything and still use its class 4 hardpoint to defend itself. I think the cobra MK5 will be a very nice allround ship, that excels at nothing but it's good at everything. I would love to see new Federal and Imperial ships too, like a Clipper MK2 that's a medium sized ship focused on combat support (so still a step lower compared to the holy trinity of FDL, Mamba and Python MK2)

[@austinmartin612]

I have a mighty need, early access is a must. Thank you for always giving us the look we need at placements and all, you're doing the work most other channels won't and the quality is definitely telling about how much you put into this game.

[@garynevills5562]

I think this is going to become the go-to ship for all ground work - settlement restart mission, raids, salvage, package delivery, etc.

[@mannyonaleash2222]

Exactly what I was thinking.

[@Garryck-1]

Might do really well for exobiology too..

[@nilli111]

@@Garryck-1 that's what I'm gonna task it with

[@frankshailes3205]

I've used a hardened Cobra III for all that so far, this will be even better.

[@Thorned_Rose]

@@Garryck-1 I have a iCourier as my exo ship but I am very intrigued to see how the Mk V compares.

[@R0N1N_Inc]

"Will you pick one up...?" It's a no brainer, zero thought required 👍

[@1heUndertaker]

Hope you're feeling better soon ! 🙂 Thanks for bringing us this good news too 💫

[@Bromopar]

You're sounding a lot better mate. I hope you're pretty much over that nasty cold. Sadly, as my finances are in quite the pinch I don't think I'll be able to get my hands onone of these beauties until it hits the shipyards in game. I'm reallylooking forward to getting one, too because I wasn't able to get my hands on a Cobra mk IV which I also really waned.

[@Torrle]

Will absolutely be getting this when it comes out! Been really hoping for a small 3-seater! As far as the direction of the game goes, I can only hope that the extra arx sold for people buying ships encourages Frontier to continue this trend into 2025!

[@JonathanFanthorpe]

I've gone early access on all previous ships On this one, after they announced they'd made a mistake calling it a medium when it is, in reality, a small, I was in two minds. Having seen your review/preview, however. I've made my decision. Here FDev Take my money 💰

[@daviddesrosiers1946]

I've picked up the Mandalay the day it dropped, and a Type 8 Stellar. The Mandalay is a real beauty and joy.

[@tomcoppersss]

Brilliant video as always. Keep it up o7

[@Rock_Dodger]

This is the first of the new ships I'm not willing to wait to get with in game credits. Take my money frontier.....TAKE IT!!!!

[@bbbenj]

I also paid for the Mandalay. And I'll probably spend some money on this one.

[@donaldgiovenco4975]

As always, Great vid. My thanks to you Cmdr Burr and to those that assist you. Can't forget about those in the background. The revamped Cobra looks great and of course i'll be getting one.

[@jaxvonmay8488]

Thanks

[@cmdrrheeney]

Thank you, that's really kind of you ❤ o7

[@TheBuurPit]

Thank you! 🎉❤

[@chrishexx3360]

I don't play much Elite at all any more and I haven't bought any new ships with actual cash, until now. This little ship is right up my street. Power Distributor will let it boost more often than the last cobra, the weapon spacing is improved for fixed guns and it looks sexy. I really just want better missions in Elite above all else. Dear Frontier, put a dedicated team on improving the mission templates, scope, cinematics etc.

[@frankshailes3205]

Cinematics.... cut scenes?

[@jomorim]

I was weak and surrendered to the lull of the Mandalay. I feel my strength faltering once again.

[@FatherBillKessler]

Great video, as always! One note, though: there is only a single class one optional internal. The other is for the planetary landing system. Effectively, there is only one available Class 1 optional internal. Thanks, as always!

[@guhak]

The increased speed in SCO likely will mainly come from having a class 4 FSD instead of the 5 all the other SCO natives have had. A fun feature of the SCO drives is that they get faster the lower class they are, making the sidewinder with class 2 SCO FSD one of the fastest ships in the game for SCO, for example.

[@KrymboGames]

I've bought all the ships so far and this will be another. Support the games you love. o7

[@charliedeets]

Great overview, thank you.

[@dennisanderson3286]

Greetings from Hawaii 🏝️ I watched the video a second time with the sound off the visuals and the flying is relaxing and lake Washington fish in a tank. It is a lovely new ship. Dear Commander enjoy ludicrous speed 😋🪐

[@TeddyLindsell]

You’re right, the SCO native is a definite game changer, I use the Mandy , Type 8 and Python Mk2 ..This small ship will make a perfect addition. I have arx saved for next week..thanks Burr Fam 👍

[@DanteSerrano007]

Another great video, you two!

[@cmdrrheeney]

Thank you ❤

[@h8tm3]

I will pick this one up as well. I love them all.

[@styln2nyt]

Ill be paying premium price for this one not only because I think its a very usable and great looking ship, but also because Fdev have been doing great work this year to pump some fresh blood into Elite! o7 commanders!

[@TheGranicd]

Folding wingtips is a nice touch

[@cmdrgreybeardseawolf]

Fantastic detailed break down for the Cobra MkV coupled with gorgeous videography as usual from Cmdr Rheeney. To answer your question on whether I will be be buying the early access version of this beauty all I can say is do bears poop in the woods. I bought all the others on release day and this stunning variant will be no different. What a year we've had!

[@cmdrrheeney]

Thank you so much GSW ❤ ... And yes, what a year indeed. It's been amazing hasnt it 🌟

[@BigRoofus999]

Have not bought any of the others in early access but for this one, I think I might. I used to do a bit of rare goods trading back when it paid well, and the Cobra V looks ideal to get back into that game, especially with the power play updates.

[@MrThorp1]

my mk3 is my favorite ship. my every day driver if you will. Use it mostly for exo bio carrier based exploration. This will most certainly be my new ship. Lots of hype over the mandalay, but for me, this is way better. I dont need 70+ LY jump range because i have a carrier.

[@0SD117]

Hope for ship interior, love to see it someday

[@HikaruLing]

yeah I wouldn't hold my breath on that one.

[@ezoni8438]

Its never been promised and its never going to come, elite isnt that kind of game

[@mikek6049]

@@ezoni8438 isnt what kind of game? and promised? no perhaps not but it absolutely was in the design plan to have them, FD made a big deal that every ship in the game had been designed in advance with a view to interiors coming in a later expansion. Since then FD have backtracked on that for sure... but "Elite isnt that kind of game" I genuinely do not understand what that means.

[@ezoni8438]

@ they never actually said imteriors would come, what they said was the ships were designed with their interior modules in mind meaning they are realistically sized, and what i mean by its not that kind of game is this : while star citizen is a game where you play as a person in a sci fi world who happens to be a pilot, across all games in elite you are effectively a space ship who happens to be piloted by a character, all the gameplay is centered around the ship and its interactions with the world while SC is centered around the pilot and its interactions with the world. We even saw this with how bad odyssey is, the gameplay so separate from the main content it literaly feels like a different game

[@SimWithDon]

Just got my Type 8 today. Looking forward to the Mandalay and the Cobra V. o7! (Get well, Commander Buur! ... assuming based on the voice recently.)

[@JoshuaTarvin]

Great looking ship no doubt.

[@gurilagardnr2688]

I've never been a fan of the Cobra aesthetics and have never owned one, but this ship is, to me, probably one of the top 3 best looking ships ever put in the game, and with it's features and capabilities, i cannot wait to drive one.

[@Apollonious87]

Will definitely pick one up in early access to support the game, my plan is to also use it for all ground activities as many other comments have mentioned.

[@AndyFirebladeMuza]

Early access of early access. I'll be getting it regardless as I don't mind supporting the game that I have played for almost 10 years.

[@cmdrblp]

No ARX balance left for 3310 and no chance of a top up until later in 3311. So I look forward to watching everyone else’s videos on the Mk 5 😉

[@cf9590]

Looks dope can't wait!!

[@cmdrsoundo5240]

Take my Arx. Thanks for the Vid.

[@streyafromspace]

I've picked up the Python Mk2 and the Mandalay so far in early access, but this by far is the most exciting ship to come out in 3310! This will be the best Odyssey dropship for up to 3 squadmates to go ground missioning with, being able to take the landing pad of any settlement regardless of size. And if it runs into any trouble, it will clearly be able to zip away both in sublight and SCO. Good stuff, expect Black Widow Cobra Mk5s to be out there soon!

[@idontwanttodothisnomore]

Wow that is one pretty triangle. This is really starting to get my hopes up for my dreams of Viper Mk 5... just a cockpit and two massive engines. I have a need...

[@Fazius-GPL]

of course I'll pick it up, like all the other ships this year! fdev has earned some money for their work this year! I took all of them for early access

[@gheatza]

I picked up the Mandalay day one, I like that FDev is (hopefully) interested in developing the game again and, while they do, I will probably keep picking up stuff from them.

[@Knightfang1]

I hope there will be more new ships coming, wouldn’t mind seeing a new version of the Vulture, but i really want to see some new large ships like maybe an Anaconda Mk II, or maybe some new Imperial ships

[@unfluffydave8798]

I really like the new weapon layout, that was one of my beefs with the MK3, the class 1 mounts couldnt target unless the nose was pointing above the target because they were mounted so far back. The third class 2 mount will have the same problem but with the other two class 2 mounts being on the underside it wont be an issue. I bought the Type 8 in early access and use it for mining, I will probably get the Cobra Mk5 for an upgrade to my ground mission runner Mk3 since I can swap nearly all of the internals straight away.

[@DJRJAU]

I have to complete BOTH sets, you know. I've got the Mk.3 and Mk.4, and I have all of the other SCO-native ships released this year.

[@HarenunHoppus]

What im more excited about is the expanded module storage.

[@BradyAbrams-l1j]

Love it! Really want a MEDIUM luxury liner. Something in the Dolphin, Orca, Beluga Liner family but for a medium pad.

[@lootedgravel3283]

They upgraded my baby. Looks like a second must buy ship for me.

[@morleywilliams]

Got the basic Mandalay, Nellie's Nightspot, and am now in Kepler's Crest. She's a beaut. Started on the BBC Acorn Micro in the 80s with a Cobra and still use my Kickstarter Cobra Trillennium Tercel for materials gathering and general stooging. I've avoided the Cobra updates but this one might be worth looking at. The glass cockpit appeals.

[@CMDREagle131]

watching you fly that thing definitely makes me think this is gonna be an amazing small FA off ship. Checking that loadout sheet too, I think the Cobra 5 is probably going to end up replacing my all-purpose Viper MK4. Thing is beautiful (minus the front wings, I hope that's a ship kit lol sorry), a true modernization of a classic ship!

[@guhak]

The front wing things should be part of the ship kit

[@JHattsy]

I'm so glad frontier are finally caring about the game again.

[@lightwoven5326]

Ship kit front looks like a pike plug I used for fishing 🎣 😊 Will only use the back bits.

[@billyclement5141]

Easily the best Christmas present I could have hoped for! Take my money FDEV, take it now! 😁

[@gclaytony]

Impressive, I gave up my Cobra Mk IV years ago because it would overheat on a cloudy day. It sounds like the Mk V design has addressed that issue, so I’ll probably get an early release to try out. I’ve gotten all the Stellar early release shops so far. I’m most impressed by the Type 8 and I find I spend the most time in it. My biggest complaint, coming over from the Kraits, is that FDev undersized the power unit and Dist by an entire class in all the new ships. The Type 8 isn’t quite so mismatched, but it is a very significant mismatch in the Mandalay and Python MkII (which is further handicapped by the max fuel tank size of half that of the original Pytjon). In both of those ships, it is impossible to populate all the hard points even with less power demanding kinetic weapons and utility mounts and stay within the power capacity without engineering the power unit. That shouldn’t be a requirement unless all mounts are occupied by high draw weapons for continuous fire. If FDev had gotten the power unit class right, then all the new ships would be would beaters from the start. Thankfully, power unit class is their only major design flaw, IMO.

[@sigilumsanctum2105]

That's probably the most aesthetically please ship (to me anyway) since I laid eyes on the Corvette.

[@CMDRLemming-Irski]

Picked all so far for arx, will do cobra mark V

[@andrewmiller4753]

The vents - very cool.

[@zeehero7280]

This will be the first ship I ever actually would buy early with ARX. big fan of the mark 3, cant use the mark 4, but this mark 5 is perfection.

[@Drew6132]

I love this. Although, if I could get a Sidewinder that could jump up to 70ly, it would be all I ever used, lol.

[@belliott538]

I Love my Maxed Out Sideys… they’re a real Hoot in which to Bug Out.

[@sgoalder]

Great looking ship. Might buy it as a Xmas gift to myself. 😊

[@theBlankScroll]

Its beautiful if nothing else.

[@gthomason9869]

Wow! That is some SCO!

[@caohbf]

I for one would love if fdev keep releasing new ships in this format. 3-4 a year. I really hope for a larger vessel next. Perhaps a large class zorgon-peterson ship to rival the corvette and cutter. A giga Fer de lance.

[@spartakos3178]

Panther clipper

[@maboleth]

Can't wait to try this ship! I still mourn my self-imposed missing out on the Cobra Mk IV - purely for the sake of collecting and flying it, as I'm a huge Cobra fan. Why 'self-imposed'? Because I was an early backer who stepped away from the game just before Horizons launched. I gave my first account to a friend. If I’d stuck around, I’d still have the special red Eagle and the Cobra Mk IV. Sigh.

[@tiemsoutdoors9682]

Yes. I’ll be getting one. Don’t mind spending a bit of real cash on this. I got the mandaley and it’s great. Fun to fly. I use it for missions I may not come back alive from as it has a cheap re buy. 07 Commanders

[@aiedenoldstien9751]

I know the new ships with sco overcharge are to get more people to use them I really hope most of the ships eventually get some sort of native SCO support. Because Id like to use SCO in some of my ships without melting my fuel tank instantly

[@sasairsoftde]

I hope fdev keeping up the good work 😁

[@MrDionysos01]

I'll definitely buy the cobra mk5 when it's out into the game world, to replace my beloved mk3

[@CanadianFabe]

Looks like a very cool ship but did when Buur talked about the heat management system did anyone else think 'yeah.that's not going to work in reality'. not saying it's a deal breaker for the Mark 4 or the game in general but those of you who've ever spent some time on the atomic rockets web site know what I'm talking about.

[@tylerturner3145]

After slightly engineering a few modules I can tell that a good fighter pilot with a fully engineered Cobra V will absolutely clap cheeks in combat.

[@jozomrkva]

I hoped that it will be medium ship but when on last FDev Unlocked they said that was mistake, I was slightly dissapointed. But it looks like it still could bear name King Cobra after all. Thanks for video

[@ApostateltsopA]

I see my wallet needs to remain ready. Thanks buurs!

[@widam]

I think I will buy this one, I like to do spec-ops on foot stuff for fun, nice ship for that

[@Michael-OBrien]

I use a Courier as my Bubble Puddle Jumper, but this might replace it. That ship looks like it handles like a dream!

[@sc0or]

I hope sooner or later FD will launch new versions of ALL ships with a taxi cockpit layout (when a pilot sees an ugly beam across a windshield). Fer-De-Lance especially

[@CMDRBlackstone]

Pretty sure I’ll be picking one up. I treated myself to the Mandalay Stellar, the Beluga, and the Python II Stellar a month ago. It looks like hoot to fly, so why not?

[@Nekozji]

I've never bought ship kit before, but I think I might just need this one... I really like that they've made it too wide for the pad, then articulated it so that it fits. Now if only they could do that with the Clipper and squeeze it onto a medium pad :')

[@nhaaaPl]

I wonder if they'll keep making new ships next year. I hope and think they will, it was all around a win for the game and made them money too.

[@erraticspawn]

I only started on-foot gameplay seriously a few months ago and was then looking for a ship that could take care of scavs. I ended up with the Cobra Mk III, remembering that Buur was a fan of it, and I soon discovered why. I even use it now sometimes for BGS work. The Mk V alleviates the only issues (bad SCO performance, only two utility slots) I had with the Mk III, so I'm pretty sure I'll pick up a Mk V and the video unterlines that it performs suberbly. What's not to like, really. Edit: As for the other new ships, I did pick up a Stellar T8, a Standard Mandalay, but not Python MkII since I couldn't really see a use case for the latter. I bought one for credits once it was released but it's only collecting dust as it is.

[@Lynemn]

Multirole ship to powercreep the Vulture as the strongest small combat ship.

[@halopcdraco]

I already had my ARX bought. I have bought each standard ship at $12.99

[@RoninX33]

Got Type 8 in EA, thought about the Mandalay but this might be better for me.

[@BoeBins]

Hopefully the next ship is the Hauler Mk2 🙏

[@NietoKT]

3:26 Okay, now that's cool!

[@DerKaetzer]

I like the ship kit's folding wingtips as much as I despise the front flippers, making the whole early access deal a very much mixed bag. The ship itself appears to easily outperform any other small ship, except maybe the Vulture in Defensive Capability, and the DiamEx in Jump range. While one might see this as bad balancing, I accept the explaination that Thargoid technology has improved human engineering, resulting in a ship as overwhelming as this. Good job, Frontier! Now please balance the other ships too, pretty please?

[@adrien_iller]

I CANNOT wait to pick one of these up in early access. I can easily see this becoming my favorite ship!

[@RadanSgurr]

Yup, me too

[@dragoneye4821]

Have picked up every ship, will add this to my list as well. Got to support the game, besides that, it supports the SCO right? =).

[@JosephLinares]

I still use my Mk III Cobra. I’ll get this on Day 1 for sure. With regard to the other ships, I have the Type-8 and the Mandalay. No go on the new Python. The original is my daily driver.

[@planexshifter]

If space was good at absorbing heat, it wouldn’t be so cold.

[@potteryjoe]

Will pick up the premium & standard versions. Don't care for the bumper wings, though. I'd love to hear a boost sound that's as impressive as that of the Mandalay

[@RikkiNakesone]

I'm out exploring to earn enough creds to get my carrier after all these years ahead of colonization, now i'm just eagerly awaiting the SOL situation.

[@assassino8518]

Just wish they did a a large ship for their 10th😢

[@Magnumaniac]

Looks like my bubble taxi could finally be retired. Will have to see if this can scoop & charge FSD at the same time like the Dolphin can.

[@iolair1973]

Apparently I already have enough ARX for the Standard. Happy days. They're left from when I got the Stellar Mandalay.