eve-wiki-content/content/ships/tactical-destroyers/tech-3/svipul.md

---
esi_data:
  fitting_stats:
    cpu_output: 205
    high_slots: 6
    low_slots: 4
    med_slots: 4
    powergrid_output: 54
    rig_slots: 3
  group: Tactical Destroyer
  hull_stats:
    hp_armor: 700
    hp_shield: 800
    hp_structure: 550
  name: Svipul
  race: Unknown
  skill_requirements:
  - level: 1
    skill_id: 34533
  type_id: 34562
  velocity: 240
faction: Minmatar Republic
faction_group: Empire
image: /34562.png
last_updated: '2026-04-20T03:45:34.530077'
ship_class: Tactical Destroyer
source: eve-university
source_stats:
  armorem: 80
  armorexp: 10
  armorhp: 700
  armorkin: 25
  armortherm: 51.25
  bandwidth: ''
  bonuses: "<b>Minmatar Tactical Destroyer Bonuses Per Level:</b><br>\n7.5% bonus\
    \ to Small Projectile Turret damage <br>\n10% bonus to Small Projectile Turret\
    \ optimal range<br>\n5% reduction in heat damage generated by modules <br>\n<br>\n\
    '''Misc Bonus: '''<br>\n+33% Small Projectile Turret Damage <br>\n95% reduction\
    \ in Scan Probe Launcher CPU requirements <br>\n\u2022&nbsp;Additional bonuses\
    \ are available when one of three Tactical Destroyer Modes are active. Modes may\
    \ be changed no more than once every 10 seconds. <br>\n\u2022&nbsp;<u>''Defense\
    \ Mode''</u> <br>\n33.3% bonus to all shield and armor resistances while Defense\
    \ Mode is active<br>\n66.6% reduction in Microwarpdrive signature radius penalty\
    \ while Defense Mode is active <br>\n33.3% bonus to Remote Shield Booster amount,\
    \ and reduction in activation cost  while ''Defense Mode'' is enabled<br>\n\u2022\
    &nbsp;<u>''Propulsion Mode''</u> <br>\n66.6% bonus to Afterburner and Microwarpdrive\
    \ speed boost while Propulsion Mode is enabled <br>\n33.3% bonus to ship inertia\
    \ modifier while Propulsion Mode is active <br>\n\u2022&nbsp;<u>''Sharpshooter\
    \ Mode''</u> <br>\n33.3% bonus to Small Projectile Turret tracking while Sharpshooter\
    \ Mode is active <br>\n33.3% bonus to Small Projectile Turret damage while Sharpshooter\
    \ Mode is enabled <br>\n100% bonus to sensor strength and targeting range while\
    \ Sharpshooter Mode is active <br>\n66.6% increased resistances against hostile\
    \ Sensor Dampeners and Weapon Disruptors while Sharpshooter Mode is enabled"
  capacitor: 600 GJ
  cargohold: "430 m\xB3"
  class: Tactical Destroyer
  cpu: 205
  dronebay: ''
  externallinks: ''
  extrahold: ''
  extraholdtype: ''
  faction: Minmatar Republic
  grouping: Tactical Destroyers
  highlights1: ''
  highlights2: ''
  highlights3: ''
  highlights4: ''
  highs: 6
  hulltype: Svipul Class
  inertia: 3.8
  info: 'Released in YC 117 as the result of the first Republic Fleet joint research
    project to include engineers from all seven Minmatar tribes, the Svipul is a powerful
    symbol of inter-tribal unity for many Republic citizens.


    Although the contributions of engineers from the Nefantar and Starkmanir tribes
    were fairly minor, a large delegation from the Vo-Lakat Thukker caravan and donations
    from Republic loyalist capsuleers across the cluster were invaluable to the development
    of this incredibly adaptable warship.'
  launchers: 1
  lows: 4
  mass: 1400000
  maxlockedtargets: 7
  maxvelocity: 240
  mediums: 4
  powergrid: 54
  quote: No matter the bodies we wear, our hearts remain Matari.
  quote_attribution: Sanmatar Maleatu Shakor
  reqskills: '* {{RequiredSkill|Minmatar Tactical Destroyer|I}}

    ** {{RequiredSkill|Minmatar Destroyer|V}}

    *** {{RequiredSkill|Minmatar Frigate|III}}

    **** {{RequiredSkill|Spaceship Command|I}}'
  scanres: 530 mm
  sensortype: LADAR
  sensorvalue: 11 points
  shieldem: 50
  shieldexp: 50
  shieldhp: 800
  shieldkin: 40
  shieldtherm: 40
  shipid: 34562
  shipimg: Svipul.jpg
  shipname: Svipul
  sigradius: 60 m
  structurehp: 550
  targetrange: 40 km
  tech: 3
  totaltraintime: 19d 13m 34s
  turrets: 4
  variations: ''
  volume: 47.0003
  warpspeed: 4.5 AU/s
  warptime: 6.98 s
  wikireferences: ''
source_url: https://wiki.eveuniversity.org/Svipul
tech_level: Tech 3
title: Svipul
type_id: 34562
validation_score: 1.0
---

<img src="/34562.png" alt="Svipul" width="300" style="float: left; margin-right: 25px; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 300px;" />

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## Summary

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The Svipul is the Minmatar Tactical Destroyer, released in Tiamat. It is bonused for Small Projectile Turret damage and optimal range. This has made it popular among lowsec solo PvPers, due to its role bonus somewhat negating the terrible falloff range of autocannons. Unusually, shield and armor fits are both viable for the Svipul, as both receive bonuses while in defensive mode. In addition, its bonus to MWD signature penalty gives it a decent speed tank while in defensive mode.
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## Skills

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It is recommended that you have gunnery, shield and navigation support skills to at least 4 before flying a Svipul. You should also have T2 guns and a T2 shield tank, in addition to Minmatar Tactical Destroyer 4.
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## Tactics

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Shifting between modes is important: be in defense when taking damage, propulsion when burning in or out, and sharpshooter when locking or tracking in on a target.

A lower sig radius and small-sized guns mean that the svipul pilot will generally prefer engagements with high angular momentum.

Starting in propulsion and switching to defense can reduce total align time, as you accelerate faster in prop mode and then switch to a mode with a lower top speed.
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## Notes

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The Svipul was released in February 2015 in the Tiamat patch. The Tech 3 destroyers were given staggered releases from December 2014 to July 2015, with the order determined by players donating items to Empire NPCs. The Minmatar received the second most donations, and had their Tech 3 destroyer released second.

In Norse mythology, Svipul was a name of one of the Valkyries.

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