---
esi_data:
  fitting_stats:
    cpu_output: 560
    high_slots: 7
    low_slots: 4
    med_slots: 6
    powergrid_output: 1000
    rig_slots: 2
  group: Command Ship
  hull_stats:
    hp_armor: 3200
    hp_shield: 5500
    hp_structure: 3700
  name: Nighthawk
  race: Unknown
  skill_requirements:
  - level: 5
    skill_id: 33096
  - level: 1
    skill_id: 23950
  type_id: 22470
  velocity: 150
faction: Caldari State
faction_group: Empire
image: /22470.png
last_updated: '2026-04-20T03:35:51.297118'
ship_class: Command Ship
source: eve-university
source_stats:
  armorem: 50
  armorexp: 10
  armorhp: 3200
  armorkin: 62.5
  armortherm: 86.25
  bandwidth: 25 Mbit/sec
  bonuses: "<b>Command Ships bonuses (per skill level):</b><br>\n7.5% bonus to Heavy\
    \ Missile and Heavy Assault Missile Launcher rate of fire<br>\n5% bonus to Heavy\
    \ Missile and Heavy Assault Missile explosion radius<br>\n4% bonus to Shield Command\
    \ and Information Command burst strength and duration<br>\n<b>Caldari Battlecruiser\
    \ bonuses (per skill level):</b><br>\n10% bonus to kinetic Heavy Missile and Heavy\
    \ Assault Missile damage<br>\n4% bonus to all shield resistances<br><b>Role Bonus:</b><br>\n\
    \u2022&nbsp;Can use 2 Command Burst modules<br>\n50% bonus to Command Burst area\
    \ of effect range"
  capacitor: 2,812.5 GJ
  cargohold: "700 m\xB3"
  class: Command Ship
  cpu: 560
  dronebay: "25 m\xB3"
  externallinks: ''
  extrahold: ''
  extraholdtype: ''
  faction: Caldari State
  forumlinks: ''
  grouping: Command Ships
  highlights1: Can Use Command Burst modules
  highlights2: High Amount of High Slots
  highlights3: ''
  highlights4: ''
  highs: 7
  hulltype: Drake Class
  inertia: 0.65
  info: Command ships are engineered specifically to wreak havoc on a battlefield
    of many.  Sporting advanced command module interfaces, these vessels are more
    than capable of turning the tide in large engagements. Command ships represent
    the ultimate in warfare link efficiency; the boosts they give their comrades in
    combat make them indispensable assets to any well-rounded fleet.
  launchers: 5
  lows: 4
  mass: 13200000
  maxlockedtargets: 9
  maxvelocity: 150
  mediums: 6
  powergrid: 1000
  quote: Demonstrate no mercy, lead by example.
  quote_attribution: Sunmenas Ikydoishin, CEO of Home Guard
  reqskills: '* {{RequiredSkill|Caldari Battlecruiser|V}}

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

    ** {{RequiredSkill|Caldari Cruiser|III}}

    *** {{RequiredSkill|Spaceship Command|II}}

    *** {{RequiredSkill|Caldari Destroyer|III}}

    **** {{RequiredSkill|Caldari Frigate|III}}

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

    * {{RequiredSkill|Command Ships|I}}

    ** {{RequiredSkill|Command Burst Specialist|IV}}

    *** {{RequiredSkill|Leadership|V}}

    ** {{RequiredSkill|Wing Command|IV}}

    *** {{RequiredSkill|Leadership|V}}

    ** {{RequiredSkill|Spaceship Command|V}}'
  scanres: 234 mm
  sensortype: Gravimetric
  sensorvalue: 24 points
  shieldem: 0
  shieldexp: 50
  shieldhp: 5500
  shieldkin: 70
  shieldtherm: 80
  shipid: 22470
  shipimg: Nighthawk.jpg
  shipname: Nighthawk
  sigradius: 285 m
  structurehp: 3700
  targetrange: 80.00 km
  tech: 2
  totaltraintime: 104d 20h 51m 23s ?
  turrets: 2
  variations: '{{Ship|Drake Navy Issue}}, {{Ship|Drake}}, {{Ship|Alligator}}'
  volume: 252000
  warpspeed: 3.5 AU/s
  warptime: 11.89 s
  wikireferences: ''
source_url: https://wiki.eveuniversity.org/Nighthawk
tech_level: Tech 2
title: Nighthawk
type_id: 22470
validation_score: 1.0
---

<img src="/22470.png" alt="Nighthawk" width="300" style="float: left; margin-right: 25px; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 300px;" />

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## Summary

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The Nighthawk is the Caldari attack command ship, bonused for missiles. As one of only two ships in the game to feature a 7.5% per level launcher rate-of-fire bonus, it is more suited to damage-dealing than the Vulture, especially at short range. Since it shares the Vulture's shield resistance bonus and 6/4 mid/low layout, it is quite durable. However, the Nighthawk's short-range command bursts and lack of a raw hitpoint bonus make the Vulture the preferred command ship for larger fleet operations.
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## Skills

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Further information about additional or recommended skills to pilot Nighthawk for a specific or its common role(s) can be written here.
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## Tactics

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No sub-article about Nighthawk roles or piloting tactics. You can write them here.
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## Notes

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"Nighthawk" is the name used in English for a number of species of mid-sized nocturnal insect-eating birds, also often called "nightjars". Unlike the ship, they are relatively un-intimidating.
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