---
esi_data:
  fitting_stats:
    cpu_output: 160
    high_slots: 3
    low_slots: 4
    med_slots: 4
    powergrid_output: 35
    rig_slots: 2
  group: Interceptor
  hull_stats:
    hp_armor: 400
    hp_shield: 550
    hp_structure: 400
  name: Whiptail
  race: Unknown
  skill_requirements:
  - level: 5
    skill_id: 3330
  - level: 5
    skill_id: 3328
  - level: 1
    skill_id: 12092
  type_id: 33673
  velocity: 430
faction: Guristas
faction_group: Pirate
image: /33673.png
last_updated: '2026-04-21T01:23:11.186233'
ship_class: Interceptor
source: eve-university
source_stats:
  armorem: 50
  armorexp: 10
  armorhp: 400
  armorkin: 25
  armortherm: 55
  bandwidth: 10 Mbit/
  bonuses: '<b>Interceptors bonuses (per skill level):</b><br>

    15% reduction in Microwarpdrive signature radius penalty<br>

    5% bonus to Warp Scrambler and Warp Disruptor optimal range<br>

    <b>Gallente Frigate bonuses (per skill level):</b><br>

    10% bonus to kinetic and thermal missile damage<br>

    <b>Caldari Frigate bonuses (per skill level):</b><br>

    4% bonus to all shield resistances<br>

    <b>Role Bonus:</b><br>

    375% bonus to Light Combat Drone damage and hitpoints<br>

    80% reduction in Propulsion Jamming systems activation cost<br>

    80% reduction in Interdiction Nullifier reactivation delay and max lock range
    penalty<br>

    100% bonus to Interdiction Nullifier duration'
  capacitor: 355 GJ
  cargohold: "150 m\xB3"
  class: Interceptor
  cpu: 160
  dronebay: "40 m\xB3"
  externallinks: ''
  faction: Guristas
  grouping: Special Edition Interceptors
  highlights1: Fast Target Locking Time
  highs: 3
  hulltype: Whiptail Class
  inertia: 3.7
  info: When The Scope ran a headline in late YC115 asking "<i>Has Kaalakiota built
    the perfect Interceptor?</i>" most observers viewed it as a provocative ploy to
    increase readership. <br><br>The Rabbit viewed it as a personal challenge.
  launchers: 2
  lows: 4
  mass: 1000000
  maxlockedtargets: 5
  maxvelocity: 430
  mediums: 4
  powergrid: 35
  quote: Surround 'em, stomp 'em, move on.
  quote_attribution: Thon Eney
  reqskills: '* {{RequiredSkill|Gallente Frigate|V}}

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

    * {{RequiredSkill|Caldari Frigate|V}}

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

    * {{RequiredSkill|Interceptors|I}}

    ** {{RequiredSkill|Evasive Maneuvering|V}}

    *** {{RequiredSkill|Navigation|II}}

    ** {{RequiredSkill|Spaceship Command|III}}'
  scanres: 900 mm
  sensortype: Gravimetric
  sensorvalue: 15 points
  shieldem: 0
  shieldexp: 50
  shieldhp: 550
  shieldkin: 40
  shieldtherm: 30
  shipid: 33673
  shipimg: Whiptail.jpg
  shipname: Whiptail
  sigradius: 35 m
  structurehp: 400
  targetrange: 32.5 km
  tech: 2
  totaltraintime: 35d 19h 7m
  turrets: 0
  volume: 18000
  warpspeed: 8 AU/s
  warptime: 5.13 s
source_url: https://wiki.eveuniversity.org/Whiptail
tech_level: Tech 2
title: Whiptail
type_id: 33673
validation_score: 1.0
---

<img src="/33673.png" alt="Whiptail" width="300" style="float: left; margin-right: 25px; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 300px;" />

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## Summary

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The Whiptail was a prize for the top four teams of Alliance Tournament XII.

Without a decent drone speed boost, not even Warrior IIs can keep up with it.
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## Skills

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

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## Notes

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