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The Explorer is the third [[X-COM (Apocalypse)|X-COM]] ship that can travel to the Alien Dimension, with the design focus shifting to fighter aircraft. The Explorer is the lightweight of the X-COM combat aircraft.
The Explorer is the third [[X-COM (Apocalypse)|X-COM]] ship that can travel to the Alien Dimension, with the design focus shifting to fighter aircraft. The Explorer is the lightweight of the X-COM combat aircraft.


The Explorer is identical to a [[Hawk Air Warrior]] in terms of armament, with hard points for a 2×3 forward weapon and a pair of 1×4 weapons on the sides. The Explorer has much more restrictive module space than a Hawk, having only 4×3 slots.  
The Explorer is identical to a [[Hawk Air Warrior]] in terms of armament, with hard points for a 2×3 forward weapon and a pair of 1×4 weapons on the sides. The Explorer has more restrictive module space than a Hawk, however, with only 4×3 slots.  


As with all X-COM interdimensional aircraft, the Explorer does not require fuel and can stay in the air indefinitely.
As with all X-COM interdimensional aircraft, the Explorer does not require fuel and can stay in the air indefinitely.


Despite its respectable combat abilities, the Explorer sees a disastrously short shelf life. This is because by the time X-COM can build an Explorer, the UFO prerequisites for the [[Retaliator]] are already available and likely underway. Do not expect to build more than one Explorer before it becomes obsolete, if any at all.
X-COM must research UFO type 5 (the [[Alien Destroyer (Apocalypse)|Destroyer]]) in order to research the Explorer.
 
Despite its respectable combat abilities, the Explorer sees a disastrously short shelf life. The UFO prerequisite for the [[Retaliator]] (the [[Alien Assault Ship (Apocalypse)|Assault Ship]]) appears very early on (week 3), so the superior Retaliator is unlocked very shortly after the Explorer and supersedes it.


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Revision as of 04:29, 18 February 2020

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General Information

Official Entry: "The first manned inter-dimensional vehicle produced for the initial exploration of Alien structures. The craft only has a small equipment and armament load and must conduct its excursions with great care."

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The Explorer is the third X-COM ship that can travel to the Alien Dimension, with the design focus shifting to fighter aircraft. The Explorer is the lightweight of the X-COM combat aircraft.

The Explorer is identical to a Hawk Air Warrior in terms of armament, with hard points for a 2×3 forward weapon and a pair of 1×4 weapons on the sides. The Explorer has more restrictive module space than a Hawk, however, with only 4×3 slots.

As with all X-COM interdimensional aircraft, the Explorer does not require fuel and can stay in the air indefinitely.

X-COM must research UFO type 5 (the Destroyer) in order to research the Explorer.

Despite its respectable combat abilities, the Explorer sees a disastrously short shelf life. The UFO prerequisite for the Retaliator (the Assault Ship) appears very early on (week 3), so the superior Retaliator is unlocked very shortly after the Explorer and supersedes it.

Statistics

Statistics Value
Armor50
Weight3000
Constitution400
Top Speed16
Acceleration4
Weapons Slots2x3 1x4 1x4
Equipment Size4x3
Production Cost$22000
Sale Price$44000
ManufacturerX-COM
Labor Hours55000
Passengers8
Score points350


See Also


Apocalypse Insignia X-COM: Apocalypse: Vehicles
Airborne Hoverbike Phoenix Hovercar Valkyrie Interceptor Hawk Air Warrior
Police Hovercar Air Taxi Rescue Transport Construction Vehicle Airtrans Space Liner
Ground Blazer Turbo Bike Stormdog Wolfhound APC Griffon AFV
Civilian Car Police Car Autotaxi Autotrans
X-Com Dimension Probe Bio-Trans Explorer Retaliator Annihilator
Alien UFO Type 1 - Probe UFO Type 2 - Scout Ship UFO Type 3 - Transporter UFO Type 4 - Fast Attack Ship UFO Type 5 - Destroyer UFO Type 6 - Assault Ship UFO Type 7 - Bomber UFO Type 8 - Escort Ship UFO Type 9 - Battleship UFO Type 10 - Mothership

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