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{{For|the original [[StarCitizen:Vanduul]] model|Stinger}}
{{Vehicle
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| name = Stinger (replica)
| image = Stinger x3 attacking Khartu-al ships - cropped.jpg
| manufacturer = ESPR
| series = 
| career = Combat
| role =
| size = Medium
| productionstate = Flight ready
| productionstatedesc = Since [[Update:Star Citizen Alpha 4.3.2|Alpha 4.3.2]]
| mincrew = 1
| maxcrew = 1
| length = 35
| width = 35
| height = 10
| retractedlength =
| retractedwidth =
| retractedheight =
| mass = 247552
| cargocapacity = 
| stowage = 
| pledgecost = 315
| originalpledgecost = 315
| warbondcost = 290
| originalwarbondcost = 290
| pledgeavailability = Time-limited sales
| rsistoreurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/stinger/Stinger
| presentationurl1 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/20762-Esperia-Stinger
| presentationurl2 =
| trailerurl = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_n9bXJnkgBQ&t=6171s
| brochureurl =
| qandaurl1 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/20842-Q-A-Paladin-Stinger
| qandaurl2 =
| galactapediaurl = 
| releasedate = 2955
| conceptdate = 2025-10-11
| saledate = 2025-10-11
| queryimage = 
| smwqueryname = Stinger (replica)
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The '''[[StarCitizen:Esperia]] Stinger''' is a human-made replica of the [[StarCitizen:Vanduul]] [[StarCitizen:Stinger]]. The original Vanduul heavy fighter - designated as ''''Stinger'''<nowiki/>' by the [[StarCitizen:United Empire of Earth Navy]] - has established a notorious reputation for causing significant disruption along the borders of Humanity and as a formidable danger to both pilots and capital ships. Initially re-created for the purpose of training elite UEEN pilots, Esperia is now offering their meticulously crafted replica to the wider civilian market.<ref name="StingerLaunch">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/20762-Esperia-Stinger|text=Esperia Stinger Launch}}</ref><ref name="StingerStore">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/stinger/Stinger|text=Esperia Stinger Store}}</ref>

==Features==
{{List item|Guns|The formidable fighter is equipped with the notorious Size 5 Vanduul [[StarCitizen:'WRATH' Cannon]] integrally-mounted adjacent to the cockpit, in addition to four Size 4 gun hardpoints situated beneath the wings and two Size 2 gun hardpoints almost completely encased in the lower hull.<ref name="StingerStore"/>
}}
{{List item
|Missiles
|Alongside the ship's artillery, the Stinger is equipped with two bespoke racks capable of accommodating up to eight Size 2 missiles each.<ref name="StingerStore"/>
}}
{{List item|Endurance|Larger than any other heavy fighter, the Stinger's substantial armor is capable of withstanding damage that no other aerospace-craft in its category can endure.<ref name="StingerLaunch"/>
}}
{{List item
|Stowage
|Within the vessel, there exist racks designated for FPS weapons/tools, capable of accommodating a pair of Size 2-4 weapons, in addition to three pistols/tools.<ref name="StingerStore"/>
}}
{{List item
|Cockpit
|With outstanding cockpit visibility and the distinctive head-first Vandull seating, the fighter enhances the pilot's immersion in the action.<ref name="StingerLaunch"/>
}}
{{List item
|Reputation
|The skeletal framework of the ship, characterized by its organic forms and elongated wings, serves to reinforce the infamous and formidable inherent destructive capabilities of the Vanduul against others.<ref name="StingerLaunch"/>
}}

==Specifications==
{{Vehicle hardpoints}}

==Model==

===Ship profile===
{| class="wikitable"
!Isometric
!Above
!Port-side
!Front
!Starboard
|-
|[[File:Stinger landed in hangar - cropped.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Stinger 3D model TP BG - Above.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Stinger 3D model TP BG - Port.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Stinger 3D model TP BG - Front.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Stinger 3D model TP BG - Starboard.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}



===Paints===
{{for|more information|:Stinger series/Paints}}

{| class="wikitable"#
![[StarCitizen:Stinger series/Paints#"Black Widow"|"Black Widow"]]
![[StarCitizen:Stinger series/Paints#"Deathstalker"|"Deathstalker"]]

![[StarCitizen:Stinger series/Paints#"Mamba"|"Mamba"]]
![[StarCitizen:Stinger series/Paints#"Meridian"|"Meridian"]]
![[StarCitizen:Stinger series/Paints#"Pit Viper"|"Pit Viper"]]
|-
|[[File:Stinger Black Widow landed in hangar - cropped.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Stinger Deathstalker landed in hangar - cropped.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]

|[[File:Stinger Mamba landed in hangar - cropped.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Stinger Meridian landed in hangar - cropped.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Stinger Pit Viper landed in hangar - cropped.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}

==Acquisition==
{{Vehicle availability}}

==Lore==
<tabber>
Beginnings=
The Stinger replica was originally developed by Esperia to train the UEE Navy's [[StarCitizen:323rd Aggressor Squadron]], aiming to enhance their understanding of Vanduul tactics and assist in their defeat.
</tabber>

==Gallery==
{{for|a full gallery|:Category:Stinger (replica) images}}

<tabber>
Official=
{{gallery
|Stinger flying through debris field firing weapons.jpg
|Stinger landed in cave hanger with pilot looking at it.jpg
|Stinger landed in cave hanger with pilot looking at it - Close up.jpg
|Stinger front view landed in cave hanger.jpg
|Stinger internal view 01.jpg
|Stinger internal view 02.jpg
|Stinger internal view 03.jpg
|Stinger internal view 04.jpg
|Stinger internal view 05.jpg
|Stinger internal view 06.jpg
|Stinger hull background.jpg
|Esperia Stinger logo.png
|Stinger landed in hangar - cropped.png
|Stinger x3 attacking Khartu-al ships.jpg
}}
|-|
In-game=
{{gallery
|placeholderv2.png
}}
</tabber>

==Development==
{{Timeline styles}}
{| class="timeline"
|-
|2014-02-20
|The ship was first seen as part of a Vanduul ship size chart released by CIG.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/media/8wm5ul3q2mipkr/source/Vanduul_vehicle_size_chart3_mod.jpg|text=2014 Vanduul ship size chart}}</ref>
|-
|2015-05-24
|It was unintentionally seen again as part of a series of ships that was leaked to the internet when a CIG video inadvertently revealed a URL containing the ship model files.
|-
|2019-12-25
|An updated design was first shown during the [https://youtu.be/_aCE7gxQOVY?si=RbNz_UXSkIXMbOMM&t=94 Squadron 42: 2019 Visual Teaser] video.
|-
|2024-10-20
|The updated design was once more presented in the [https://youtu.be/1H-0x4xk2Xk?si=QsOWYrWJpY3KTGum&t=2849 Squadron 42: CitizenCon 2954 Live Gameplay Reveal] video
|-
|2025-10-16
|Stinger was launched as a flyable ship in [[Update:Star Citizen Alpha 4.3.2|Alpha 4.3.2]].
|-
|}

==Trivia==

==See also==
* [https://www.youtube.com/live/_n9bXJnkgBQ?si=DUsDrwV5qtY4_y1y&t=6171 CitizenCon Direct: 2025 - YouTube]

==References==
<references />

{{Navplate manufacturers|ESPR}}
{{Navplate vehicles}}
[[Category:Heavy fighters]]

StarCitizen:Stinger (replica) - Revision history

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