---
esi_data:
  fitting_stats:
    cpu_output: 300
    high_slots: 3
    low_slots: 3
    med_slots: 5
    powergrid_output: 15
    rig_slots: 2
  group: Covert Ops
  hull_stats:
    hp_armor: 316
    hp_shield: 528
    hp_structure: 316
  name: Buzzard
  race: Unknown
  skill_requirements:
  - level: 5
    skill_id: 3330
  - level: 1
    skill_id: 12093
  type_id: 11192
  velocity: 306
image: /11192.png
last_updated: '2026-04-19T18:56:28.608185'
source: eve-university
source_stats:
  armorem: 50
  armorexp: 10
  armorhp: 316
  armorkin: 25
  armortherm: 55
  bandwidth: ''
  bonuses: "<b>Caldari Frigate bonuses (per skill level):</b><br>\n5% bonus to Core\
    \ and Combat Scanner Probe deviation<br>\n15% reduction in warp drive capacitor\
    \ need<br>\n'''Covert Ops bonuses (per skill level):'''<br>\n20% reduction in\
    \ Cloaking Devices CPU requirement<br>\n10% bonus to Core and Combat Scanner Probe\
    \ strength<br>\n10% reduction in time required for Survey Probe scans<br>\n'''Role\
    \ Bonus:'''<br>\n10+ bonus to Relic and Data Analyzer virus strength<br>\n\u2022\
    &nbsp;Can fit Covert Ops Cloaking Device and Covert Cynosural Field Generator<br>\n\
    \u2022&nbsp;Cloak reactivation delay reduced to 5 seconds<br>\n60% bonus to warp\
    \ speed and warp acceleration"
  capacitor: 218.75 GJ
  cargohold: "190 m\xB3"
  class: Covert Ops
  cpu: 300
  dronebay: ''
  externallinks: ''
  extrahold: ''
  extraholdtype: ''
  faction: Caldari State
  grouping: Covert Ops
  highlights1: Can Use Covert Ops Cloak
  highlights2: ''
  highlights3: ''
  highlights4: ''
  highs: 3
  hulltype: Heron Class
  inertia: 4.27
  info: "Designed for commando and espionage operation, its main strength is the ability\
    \ to travel unseen through enemy territory and to avoid unfavorable encounters.\n\
    \nDeveloper: Ishukone \n\nThe Buzzard was developed according to the exacting\
    \ specifications of Admiral Okaseilen Fukashi, head of the Caldari Navy Recon\
    \ Division, and was the first production level ship specifically built to take\
    \ full advantage of the cloaking breakthroughs achieved by Project Mirage at Crielere."
  launchers: 2
  lows: 3
  mass: 1270000
  maxlockedtargets: 5
  maxvelocity: 306
  mediums: 5
  powergrid: 15
  quote: We must display strength, yet keep our true power hidden.
  quote_attribution: Admiral Okaseilen Fukashi
  reqskills: '* {{RequiredSkill|Caldari Frigate|V}}

    ** {{RequiredSkill|Spaceship Command|I}}

    * {{RequiredSkill|Covert Ops|I}}

    ** {{RequiredSkill|Spaceship Command|III}}

    ** {{RequiredSkill|Electronics Upgrades|V}}

    *** {{RequiredSkill|CPU Management|II}}

    *** {{RequiredSkill|Power Grid Management|II}}'
  scanres: 405 mm
  sensortype: Gravimetric
  sensorvalue: 24 points
  shieldem: 0
  shieldexp: 50
  shieldhp: 528
  shieldkin: 40
  shieldtherm: 30
  shipid: 11192
  shipimg: Buzzard.jpg
  shipname: Buzzard
  sigradius: 50 m
  structurehp: 316
  targetrange: 50 km
  tech: 2
  totaltraintime: 23d 23h 27m 40s
  turrets: 1
  variations: '{{Ship|Heron}}, {{Ship|Heron Navy Issue}}'
  volume: 19400
  warpspeed: 5 AU/s
  warptime: 7.52 s
  wikireferences: ''
source_url: https://wiki.eveuniversity.org/Buzzard
title: Buzzard
type_id: 11192
validation_score: 1.0
---

<img src="/11192.png" alt="Buzzard" width="300" style="float: left; margin-right: 25px; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 300px;" />

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## Summary

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It is difficult to fill the Buzzard's mid slots without running out of CPU or using co-processors, making it perform below average for a lower skilled pilot, but for a pilot with Covert Ops V and top notch fitting skills it can be the best in its class.
## Skills
 It is essential to train Cloaking IV in order to use the Covert Ops Cloaking Device II. The Buzzard, like any Covert Ops frigate, should not be undocked without this module fitted.
 Astrometrics IV, Astrometric Acquisition III, Astrometric Pinpointing III and Astrometric Rangefinding III make a good skills base for scanning.
 Covert Ops IV is nearly essential to make fitting the Buzzard possible (due to the enormous reduction in CPU diverted to the cloak once this skill is trained), and Covert Ops V allows significantly more fitting flexibility.
## Tactics
No sub-article about Buzzard roles or piloting tactics. You can write them here.
## Notes
"Buzzard" is a generic name applied to a wide range of birds of prey. The common European buzzard is a fairly large raptor with distinctive "spread-finger" wingtip feathers; it spends much of its time perched, watching its environment attentively.
## Patch History