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| name                            = P-72 Archimedes
| image                           = Archimedes and Merlin - Flying in formation - Starboard - cropped.png
| manufacturer                    = KRIG
| series                          = P
| role                            = 
| size                            = snub
| productionstate                 = Flight ready
| productionstatedesc             = Since [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.6.0|Alpha 3.6.0]]
| mincrew                         = 1
| maxcrew                         = 1
| length                          = 12
| width                           = 7.7
| height                          = 2
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| mass                            = 7599
| cargocapacity                   = 0
| stowage                         = 430K µSCU
| pledgecost                      = 35
| originalpledgecost              = 30
| warbondcost                     = 30
| originalwarbondcost             = 30
| pledgeavailability              = Time-limited sales
| rsistoreurl                     = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/p72-archimedes/P-72-Archimedes
| presentationurl1                = 
| trailerurl                      = 
| brochureurl                     = 
| qandaurl1                       = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/15084-Q-A-Kruger-P-72-Archimedes
| galactapediaurl                 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/RMXyBO9elE-p-72-archimedes
| releasedate                     = 
| conceptdate                     = 2015-11-19
| saledate                        = 
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The '''P-72 Archimedes''' is a luxury snub racer developed by [[Kruger Intergalactic]]. It caters to individuals seeking a more nimble spacecraft, ideal for traversing the cosmos. Whether the objective is enhanced security, system exploration, or the sheer pleasure of flight, the Archimedes serves as an exemplary companion snub craft. With its additional intake and lightweight hull, it offers remarkable handling and acceleration, all encapsulated in an elegant design that makes it a desirable addition to any journey. <ref name="P72Store">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/p72-archimedes/P-72-Archimedes|text=The P-72 Archimedes Store}}<|accessdate=2024-12-07}}</ref>

==Features==

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|Racing
|The vessel is designed with a lightweight hull and incorporates an extra intake, rendering it an agile spacecraft well-suited for competitive racing. <ref name="P72Store"/>
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|Weapons
|Although primarily designed for racing, the P-72 is equipped with four Size 1 gun hard-points that ensure you are not left vulnerable. <ref name="P72Store"/>
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|RSI Constellation Docking
|The P-72 and [[P-52 Merlin|P-52]] are both engineered to utilize RSI's [[:Category:Constellation_series|Constellation series]] docking cradle, creating a distinctive synergy between the two vessels. <ref name="P72Store"/>
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|Compact frame
|The P-72 exemplifies the characteristics of a snub fighter, as its compact dimensions enable it to be accommodated with relative ease within the cargo bays of vessels like the [[Freelancer MAX]] or [[Constellation Taurus]]. <ref name="P72Store"/>
}}

==Specifications==
{{Vehicle hardpoints}}

==Model==

===Ship profile===
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 In space=
{| class="wikitable"
!Isometric
!Above
!Port-side
!Front
!Rear
!Below
|-
|[[File:P72 in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:P72 in space - Above.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:P72 in space - Port.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:P72 in space - Front.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:P72 in space - Rear.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:P72 in space - Below.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}
|-|
 Landed=
{| class="wikitable"
!Isometric
!Above
!Port-side
!Front
!Rear
|-
|[[File:Archimedes_in_Selfland_-_3.6.0_-_Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Archimedes_in_Selfland_-_3.6.0_-_Above.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Archimedes_in_Selfland_-_3.6.0_-_Port.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Archimedes_in_Selfland_-_3.6.0_-_Front.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Archimedes_in_Selfland_-_3.6.0_-_Rear.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}
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===Series variants===
{{Vehicle variants}}

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

==Acquisition==
{{Vehicle availability}}

==Lore==

==Gallery==
{{for|a full gallery|:Category:P-72 Archimedes images}}

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 Official=
{{gallery
|Archimedes_-_Flying_in_formation_x2_-_Bottom_Rear.jpg
|Archimedes_01.jpg
|Archimedes_-_Cockpit_-_Port.png
|Archimedes_-_On_Moon_with_Pilot_entering_ship_-_Port.png
|Archimedes_-_Flying_in_formation_x2_-_Rear.png
|Archimedes_-_Landed_on_Pad_-_Above.png
|Archimedes_-_Landed_on_pad_-_Above_Port.jpg
|Archimedes_02.jpg
|Archimedes_03.jpg
|Merlin_archimedes_01.jpg
|Merlin_archimedes_02.jpg
|Merlin_archimedes_03.jpg
|Archimedes_and_Merlin_-_Flying_in_formation_-_Starboard.png
}}
|-|
 In-game=
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|placeholderv2.png
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|-|
 Original design=
{{gallery
|Archimedes_Front_01.jpg
|Archimedes_Back_01.jpg
|Archimedes_cockpit_back_01.jpg
|Archimedes_cockpit_front_01.jpg
|Archimedes_opera_final_01.jpg
|Archimedes_Racing_render_FINAL.jpg
}}
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==Development==
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==Trivia==
*The P-72 Archimedes is equipped with the [[Constellation Phoenix]] as a standard feature.

==References==
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{{Navplate manufacturers|Kruger Intergalactic}} {{Navplate vehicles}}
[[Category:Snub Fighters]]

{{Short description|Single-seat racing ship manufactured by Kruger}}
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