---
esi_data:
  fitting_stats:
    cpu_output: 330
    high_slots: 5
    low_slots: 2
    med_slots: 4
    powergrid_output: 38
    rig_slots: 2
  group: Stealth Bomber
  hull_stats:
    hp_armor: 350
    hp_shield: 625
    hp_structure: 400
  name: Manticore
  race: Unknown
  skill_requirements:
  - level: 5
    skill_id: 3330
  - level: 1
    skill_id: 12093
  type_id: 12032
  velocity: 280
image: /12032.png
last_updated: '2026-04-19T20:35:05.471969'
source: eve-university
source_stats:
  armorem: 50
  armorexp: 10
  armorhp: 350
  armorkin: 34.375
  armortherm: 58.75
  bandwidth: ''
  bonuses: "<b>Caldari Frigate bonuses (per skill level):</b><br>\n10% bonus to Torpedo\
    \ flight time<br>\n15% bonus to Torpedo max velocity<br>\n'''Covert Ops bonuses\
    \ (per skill level):'''<br>\n5% bonus to kinetic Bomb damage<br>\n15% bonus to\
    \ kinetic Torpedo damage<br>'''Role Bonus:'''<br>\n99.65% reduction in Torpedo\
    \ Launcher powergrid requirement<br>\n50% reduction in Cloaking Devices CPU requirement<br>\n\
    \u2022&nbsp;No targeting delay after Cloaking Device deactivation<br>\n\u2022\
    &nbsp;Can fit Covert Ops Cloaking Device, Covert Cynosural Field Generator and\
    \ Bomb Launcher<br>\n\u2022&nbsp;Cloak reactivation delay reduced to 15 seconds"
  capacitor: 315 GJ
  cargohold: "265 m\xB3"
  class: Stealth Bomber
  cpu: 330
  dronebay: ''
  faction: Caldari State
  grouping: Covert Ops
  highlights1: Can Use Covert Ops Cloak
  highs: 5
  hulltype: Kestrel Class
  inertia: 4.5
  info: 'Specifically engineered to fire torpedoes, stealth bombers represent the
    next generation in covert ops craft. The bombers are designed for sneak attacks
    on large vessels with powerful missile guidance technology enabling the torpedoes
    to strike faster and from a longer distance. <br><br>Developer: Lai Dai


    Lai Dai have always favored a balanced approach to their mix of on-board systems,
    leading to a line-up of versatile ships.'
  launchers: 3
  lows: 2
  mass: 1470000
  maxlockedtargets: 6
  maxvelocity: 280
  mediums: 4
  powergrid: 38
  quote: Lead with subtlety, follow with strength.
  quote_attribution: CEO Alakoni Ishanoya
  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: 375 mm
  sensortype: Gravimetric
  sensorvalue: 21 points
  shieldem: 0
  shieldexp: 50
  shieldhp: 625
  shieldkin: 47.5
  shieldtherm: 40
  shipid: 12032
  shipimg: Manticore.jpg
  shipname: Manticore
  sigradius: 41 m
  structurehp: 400
  targetrange: 70 km
  tech: 2
  totaltraintime: 23d 23h 27m 40s
  turrets: 2
  variations: '{{Ship|Kestrel}}'
  volume: 28100
  warpspeed: 5 AU/s
  warptime: 9.17 s
  wikireferences: '[[Stealth Bomber]]<br>[[Bombs]]'
source_url: https://wiki.eveuniversity.org/Manticore
title: Manticore
type_id: 12032
validation_score: 1.0
---

<img src="/12032.png" alt="Manticore" width="300" style="float: left; margin-right: 25px; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 300px;" />

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## Summary

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The Manticore is the Caldari Stealth Bomber. Its unique selling point is its high CPU, which means that, unlike the Nemesis, it can comfortably populate its 4 mid slots. This makes the Manticore arguably the best solo torpedo bomber, since it can use its mids to fit EWAR modules to prevent a target from fighting back.
## Skills
While the skills above will allow you to 'fly' the Manticore it is pointless to fly a Stealth Bomber without a covert ops cloaking device (Cloaking IV), or torpedo launchers (Torpedoes I).

Required to function as a Stealth Bomber:
 Cloaking IV
 Torpedoes I

Suggested Skills:
 Navigation III
 Acceleration Control III
 Warp Drive Operation III
 Spaceship Command IV
 Evasive Maneuvering III
 CPU Management V
 Power Grid Management V
 Capacitor Management III
 Target Painting II
 Electronic Warfare II
 Sensor Linking II
 Long Range Targeting III
 Signature Analysis III
 Target Management III
 Shield Management III
 Shield Operation III
 Energy Grid Upgrades III
 Launcher Rigging II
 Astronautics Rigging II
 Jury Rigging III
 Mechanics IV

In addition, you will want to get missile launcher skills as high as possible, as well as Bomb Launching skills. These skills include:
 Missile Bombardment IV
 Missile Projection III
 Rapid Launch III
 Target Navigation Prediction III
 Warhead Upgrades III
 Bomb Deployment I
 Covert Ops IV
## Tactics
Like all stealth bombers, the Manticore is designed for surprise attacks against specific targets.
## Notes
The Manticore is a fierce mythological creature originating in ancient Persian legends and widespread in medieval and early-modern European art. It is usually depicted with a human or human-like head, a lion's body, and a spiny, poisonous tail.
## Patch History