---
esi_data:
  fitting_stats:
    cpu_output: 275
    high_slots: 3
    low_slots: 4
    med_slots: 4
    powergrid_output: 15
    rig_slots: 2
  group: Covert Ops
  hull_stats:
    hp_armor: 387
    hp_shield: 281
    hp_structure: 528
  name: Cheetah
  race: Unknown
  skill_requirements:
  - level: 5
    skill_id: 3329
  - level: 1
    skill_id: 12093
  type_id: 11182
  velocity: 381
faction: Minmatar Republic
faction_group: Empire
image: /11182.png
last_updated: '2026-04-21T00:52:45.290004'
ship_class: Covert Ops
source: eve-university
source_stats:
  armorem: 70
  armorexp: 10
  armorhp: 387
  armorkin: 25
  armortherm: 35
  bandwidth: ''
  bonuses: "<b>Minmatar Frigate bonuses (per skill level):</b><br>\n5% bonus to ship\
    \ max velocity when using Cloaking Devices<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 Survey Probe flight time<br>\n'''Role Bonus:'''<br>\n\
    10+ 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: 187.5 GJ
  cargohold: "200 m\xB3"
  class: Covert Ops
  cpu: 275
  dronebay: ''
  externallinks: ''
  extrahold: ''
  extraholdtype: ''
  faction: Minmatar Republic
  grouping: Covert Ops
  highlights1: Can Use Covert Ops Cloak
  highlights2: ''
  highlights3: ''
  highlights4: ''
  highs: 3
  hulltype: Probe Class
  inertia: 3.77
  info: 'Designed for commando and espionage operation, its main strength is the ability
    to travel unseen through enemy territory and to avoid unfavorable encounters.


    Developer: Thukker Mix<br><br>It is unclear how Thukker Mix could master the intricacies
    of cloaking technology so quickly after the fall of Crielere. According to Professor
    Oggand Viftuin, head of R&D, the tribe managed to recruit some senior Caldari
    scientist that used to work on the Mirage Project at Crielere. Ishukone has denied
    this, claiming that the Thukkers acquired the technology from prototypes stolen
    by the Guristas.'
  launchers: 1
  lows: 4
  mass: 1430000
  maxlockedtargets: 6
  maxvelocity: 381
  mediums: 4
  powergrid: 15
  quote: Faster than the wind, and harder to catch
  quote_attribution: Unknown RSS agent
  reqskills: '*{{RequiredSkill|Minmatar 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: 450 mm
  sensortype: LADAR
  sensorvalue: 20 points
  shieldem: 10
  shieldexp: 50
  shieldhp: 281
  shieldkin: 40
  shieldtherm: 20
  shipid: 11182
  shipimg: Cheetah.jpg
  shipname: Cheetah
  sigradius: 46 m
  structurehp: 528
  targetrange: 37.5 km
  tech: 2
  totaltraintime: 23d 23h 27m 40s
  turrets: 2
  variations: '{{Ship|Probe}}, {{Ship|Probe Fleet Issue}}'
  volume: 17400
  warpspeed: 5 AU/s
  warptime: 7.47 s
  wikireferences: ''
source_url: https://wiki.eveuniversity.org/Cheetah
tech_level: Tech 2
title: Cheetah
type_id: 11182
validation_score: 1.0
---

<img src="/11182.png" alt="Cheetah" width="300" style="float: left; margin-right: 25px; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 300px;" />

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## Summary

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The covert ops frigates have few differences, but the Cheetah is slightly faster and more maneuverable than the rest, while having a below par capacitor. Its speed makes it the ideal covert ops frigate for creating tactical bookmarks and maneuvering behind enemies on grid for fleet warps and hotdrops. But the speed comes at a price. Its powergrid is lesser than that of the Anathema and Helios, its CPU and capacitor is the lowest of all four covert ops frigates, and it possesses four, instead of five, mid-slots. Consequently, a Cheetah needs more advanced fitting skills or an extra fitting module to achieve the same versatility as the other covert ops frigates.
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## Skills

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 It is essential to train Cloaking to IV in order to use the Covert Ops Cloaking Device II.
 Astrometrics IV, Astrometric Acquisition III, Astrometric Pinpointing III and Astrometric Rangefinding III make a good skills base for scanning.
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## Tactics

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## Notes

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The Cheetah (much like any covops) is cloak tanked. So despite rumors to the contrary, use of shields, or armor tank mods isn't needed. Rule #1: If you've been pointed in a Cheetah, you've done something very wrong.
## Patch History