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{{Infobox Weapon
  
{{Infobox Weapon
 
|name=Black Kite
  
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|image=<gallery>
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|realname= IMI Desert Eagle
  
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Black Kite render SoC.png|SoC
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|image=SCOP_desert_Eagle.gif
  
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Black Kite render.png|CS/CoP</gallery>
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|imgsize=153px
  
 
|type='''Pistol'''
  
|type='''Pistol'''
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|code=wpn_desert_eagle
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|feed=* [[.45 ACP]]
  
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|feed={{ammunition|11.43x23_fmj|imgsize=50}}<br>{{ammunition|11.43x23_hydro|imgsize=50}}
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* 8 round magazine
  
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|soc_icon=Black Kite SoC.png
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|weight= 1.7 kg (empty)
  
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|soc_feed=8 rounds
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|hidestats=
  
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|soc_weight=1.70 kg
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|socstats=* '''Accuracy''': Very Low
  
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|soc_attachments=[[Silencer]]
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* '''Handling''': Great
  
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|soc_cost={{ruble|2500}}
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* '''Damage''': 55.25%
  
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|soc_fire=Single shot
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* '''Rate of Fire''': 200 RPM
  
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|soc_acc=1
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* '''Value''': 2500 [[Ru]]
  
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|soc_han=56.5
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|csstats=* '''Accuracy''': High
  
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|soc_dmg=55
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* '''Handling''': Great
  
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|soc_rpm=200
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* '''Damage''': 55%
  
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|soc_range=100 m
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* '''Rate of Fire''': 200 RPM
  
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|soc_speed=400 m/s
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|copstats=* '''Accuracy''': 82
  
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|soc_durability=3334 shots
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* '''Handling''': 90
  
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|cs_icon=Black Kite SoC.png
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* '''Damage''': 50
  
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|cs_feed=8 rounds
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* '''Rate of Fire''': 145 RPM
  
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|cs_weight=1.70 kg
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|cs_attachments=N/A
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The Israel Military Industries Desert Eagle (called '''Black Kite''' in-game) is a large-caliber semi-automatic handgun appearing in [[S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl]], [[S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky]] and [[S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat]].
  
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|cs_cost={{ruble|3750}}
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|cs_fire=Single shot
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|cs_acc=0.7
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|cs_han=1.1
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|cs_dmg=55
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|cs_rpm=200
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|cs_range=70 m
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|cs_speed=300 m/s
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|cs_durability=770 shots
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|cop_icon=Black Kite SoC.png
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|cop_feed=8 rounds
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|cop_weight=1.70 kg
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|cop_attachments=N/A
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|cop_cost={{ruble|1800}}
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|cop_fire=Single shot
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|cop_acc=0.18
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|cop_han=4
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|cop_dmg=50
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|cop_rpm=145
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|cop_range=200 m
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|cop_speed=275 m/s
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|cop_durability=223 shots}}
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The '''{{w|IMI Desert Eagle|Black Kite}}''' is a large-caliber semi-automatic handgun appearing in ''[[S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl]]'', ''[[S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky]]'' and ''[[S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat]]''.
   
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==Background==
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==Appearances==
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===Shadow of Chernobyl===
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It was made in the U.S., but mostly manufactured by Israeli Military Industries. Although most Desert Eagles use either .50 Action Express, .44 Magnum, .454 Casull, or .357 Magnum shells, the Desert Eagles in the [[Zone]] appear to be custom made; where they can use more powerful, but less abundant .45 ACP rounds.
  
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{{Quote|A real gun for real heroes. It is big, heavy and very destructive. It is not very popular in the Zone due to its price and size. After all, you don't go hunting for elephants every day!|''Shadow of Chernobyl'' in-game description}}
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The Black Kite has a powerful damage per bullet and uses the .45 ACP cartridge making it the most powerful sidearm of the game. This, however, is offset by its mediocre fire rate and accuracy, high recoil and poor handling.
   
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The player can also fit a [[silencer]], although this will decrease the weapon's power slightly – then again it will ''still'' have the most power of any pistol, aside from the [[Big Ben]].
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==Overview==
  
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The Desert Eagle is uncommon in the Zone, and found only in a few locations and sold only by a few traders.
  
   
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It seems that the Black Kite is much more powerful than in other games, since the Black Kite can kill even stalkers wearing [[exoskeleton]]s with one headshot – impossible in other games. Additionally, the Black Kite also possesses a unique recoil kick-back that noticeably displaces the user's view per shot in a vertical manner, making accurate, follow-up shots quite challenging to do.
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==Modding==
  
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The script for the '''Black Kite''' is ''wpn_desert_eagle''
  
   
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==Appearances==
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====Acquisition====
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A Black Kite can be found on [[Freeman]]'s body in the [[Wild Territory]], however it probably won't be in perfect condition. Depending on the game version, it also may be possible to buy one from [[Duty]]. Black Kites can also, rarely, drop from crates that more commonly drop grenades in and around the [[Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant]].
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===Shadow of Chernobyl===
  
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In Shadow of Chernobyl, the [[Big Ben]] can be first found on Gordon's corpse, near the family rifle, however it is modified to use [[9x39mm|9x39mm bullets]]. Depending on the game version, it may be possible to buy one from [[Duty]]. The Desert Eagle sold by [[Duty]] presumably belonged to a [[Mercenary]] named [[Hog]], who appeared in [[S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky]].
  
   
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====Unique variants====
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Like the [[Big Ben]], players can also fit a [[silencer]] , although this will decrease the weapon's power slightly – then again it will ''still'' have the most power of any pistol, aside from the [[Big Ben]].
  
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*[[Big Ben]] - a unique Black Kite chambered in 9x39mm, which can be found in the [[Wild Territory]].
   
 
===Clear Sky===
  
===Clear Sky===
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{{quote|The true gun of true heroes - bulky, heavy and highly lethal. Its limited use in the Zone can be attributed to its price, size, and a shortage of elephants to hunt. Uses .45 ammo.|In-game description}}
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When fully upgraded for accuracy, the Black Kite has the hitting power rivaling an assault rifle, while its accuracy is second only to the [[Kora-919]]; making it the second-most accurate .45 ACP pistol in the game and second to none in terms of pistol firepower.
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Unlike in ''Shadow of Chernobyl'', the recoil of the gun is lesser in comparison as the kick-back has been removed and instead replaced with the generic, circular recoil pattern inherent of all pistols, although at the most noticeable case. However, the gun's handling is still compromised by rapid firing, making it very easy to lose aim of a distant target if firing in that manner.
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====Acquisition====
  
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The Desert Eagle is a more exclusive and rare weapon in Clear Sky. Some [[Bandits]] in [[Limansk]] have a Desert Eagle as a sidearm. [[Kostyan]] and [[Hog]] are known to carry one of these pistols. Alternatively, you can either join the [[Bandits]] and buy it from [[Tooth]] or do enough jobs for the [[Bandits]] and wait for the job that requires the "Modified shooter", a fully modified Desert Eagle with its initial stats boosted. One other way to get it is to kill all [[Bandits]] at their base until the base door opens, and kill their leader, [[Yoga]], or [[Senka]].
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The Black Kite is a more exclusive and rare weapon in ''Clear Sky''. The experts group of [[Bandits]] in [[Limansk-13|Limansk]] mostly use a Black Kite as a sidearm. [[Kostyan]] and [[Hog]] are known to carry one of these pistols. Alternatively, one can either join the [[Bandits]] and buy it from [[Tooth]] or do enough jobs for the [[Bandits]] and wait for the job that requires the "[[Modified shooter]]", a fully modified Desert Eagle with its initial stats boosted. One other way to get it is to kill all [[Bandits]] at their base until the base door opens, and kill their leader, [[Yoga]], or [[Senka]], as they both carry the weapon. The Black Kite may also be found in the Garbage but this is rare. The Black Kite maybe found in the hands of a dead Bandit member in the Depot, but it is rare to the side-arm in the hands of one of the Bandits in the Depot.
   
 
====Upgrades====
  
====Upgrades====
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When fully upgraded for accuracy, the Desert Eagle has the hitting power rivaling an assault rifle, while its accuracy is second only to the [[M1911]]; making it the second most accurate pistol in the game and second to none in terms of pistol firepower. Unlike in Shadow of Chernobyl, the recoil of the gun is lesser in comparison; as the barrel rising has been noticeably reduced. However, the gun's handling is still compromised by rapid firing, making it very easy to lose aim of a distant target if firing in that manner. [[Aydar]], [[Thunderov]] and [[Grey]] are the only ones who can fully upgrade the Desert Eagle, though you will need to get 2 USB flash disks containing upgrade schematics for Aydar. [[Limpid]] and [[Garin]] can also upgrade the Desert Eagle but cannot install the final upgrades. A [[Silencer|silencer]] cannot be attached to this weapon.
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The Black Kite shares the same upgrades as all pistols. [[Aydar]] and [[Thunderov]] are the only ones who can fully upgrade the Black Kite, though the player will need to get two USB flash disks containing upgrade schematics for Aydar in order to fully upgrade it. [[Limpid]] and [[Garin]] can also upgrade the Black Kite but cannot install the final upgrades.
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Upgrades marked in green are accuracy upgrades, while those marked in red are rate of fire upgrades. They are mutually exclusive.
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|{{UpgradeItem|SCS Pistol Upg 1.png|Bolt mechanism modification|750|{{WeapStat|csrof|+25%}}|A technological modification of the bolt mechanism allows for a higher rate of fire.|color=#DC143C}}
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{{UpgradeItem|SCS Pistol Upg 2.png|Bolt mechanism modification|750|{{WeapStat|csrecoil|-20%}}|Careful adjustment of the bolt mechanism increases the weapon's precision.|color=#008000}}
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|rowspan=2|{{UpgradeItem|SCS Pistol Upg 9.png|Barrel modification|1125|{{WeapStat|csrecoil|-50%}}|Installing a muzzle brake allows recoil to be reduced significantly.|color=#DC143C}}
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{{UpgradeItem|SCS Pistol Upg 10.png|Barrel replacement|1125|{{WeapStat|csflat|+30%}}|An upgrade for weapons with integrated silencers. Replaces the combined barrel and silencer with a solid barrel.|color=#008000}}
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|{{UpgradeItem|SCS Pistol Upg 3.png|Barrel modification|750|{{WeapStat|csweight|-20%}}|Careful adjustment of the bolt mechanism increases the weapon's precision.|color=#DC143C}}
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{{UpgradeItem|SCS Pistol Upg 4.png|Barrel replacement|750|{{WeapStat|csflat|+20%}}|This durable steel barrel resists deformation and allows for better bullet acceleration.|color=#008000}}
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|{{UpgradeItem|SCS Pistol Upg 5.png|Soft trigger|750|{{WeapStat|csacc|+20%}}|A smooth trigger pull allows firing accuracy to be increased.}}
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|{{UpgradeItem|SCS Pistol Upg 6.png|Anatomical grip|750|{{WeapStat|csacc|+20%}}|Tailor-made ergonomic grip designed specifically for you.}}
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|{{UpgradeItem|SCS Pistol Upg 8.png|Extended magazine|750|{{WeapStat|capacity|+4}}|Increasing magazine capacity using improvised means.}}
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====Unique variants====
  
====Unique variants====
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* [[Modified shooter]] - a unique Black Kite with some pre-installed modifications, which can be found in the [[Garbage]] as part of an optional side mission provided by local Bandits ([[Find the modified weapon]]).
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* [[Modified shooter]]
  
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* [[Big Ben]] - a unique variant which was cut from the final release of the game.
   
 
===Call of Pripyat===
  
===Call of Pripyat===
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{{Quote|The ultimate hand cannon - bulky, heavy and highly lethal. Developed as a specialized weapon for hunting medium-sized and large game, as well as for shooting competitions involving firing at steel body targets at distances over 50 meters. Its limited use in the Zone can be attributed to its price, size and weight, which are all double those of other pistols.|''Call of Pripyat'' in-game description}}
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[[Nimble]] can sell a [[Steppe Eagle]], which is a unique version with higher accuracy and damage. The regular Desert Eagle is more commonplace in the game, carried by some experts from the [[Freedom]] and [[Monolith]] factions, and found in the hands of expert [[Bandits]] on occasion. Some can also be found in caches, and in the later stages can be purchased from [[Hawaiian]]. Unlike most pistols with the full three tiers of upgrades, the Desert Eagle lacks any kind of firing mode upgrade. It will only ever fire in semi-auto, however the Desert Eagle is the most accurate and powerful pistol in the game, aside from unique pistols.
  
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[[File:SCOP_desert_Eagle.gif|thumb|Upgrade view]]
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In ''Call of Pripyat'', the Black Kite is more common than in ''Clear Sky'' but still remains rare. It is one of the least reliable weapons of the game.
   
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Stats-wise, it is the most accurate and powerful .45 ACP pistol before upgrades, but is also less reliable and has a small magazine capacity. It also weighs more than any other pistol.
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A Desert Eagle can be found near the Iron Forest anomaly in [[Zaton]]; it is located inside of a desk in the entrance to the workshop.
  
   
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====Black Kite Stash Locations====
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====Acquisition====
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It is sold by [[Owl]] if the player achieves friendly reputation with the Bandits, and by [[Hawaiian]] if the player has obtained the achievement [[A Friend of Freedom]].
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*Yanov — Atop the northwestern plateau behind Kopachi village near the Ash Heap anomaly beneath a tree (includes one SVUmk2, 20 sniper rounds, 50 .45 ACP rounds, medical supplies).
  
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*Zaton — Near the STINGRAY 2 crash site. On a desk inside the hut where the door for the Product 62 Testing Area is. Also has few boxes of .45 ACP rounds, vodka, bandages.
  
   
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Known users include [[Pilot]] (although it is not obtainable), [[Jack]] and the [[Monolith Master]]. Jack will be likely the first opportunity to get the weapon, while the Monolith Master is an easy kill since he does not react to the player's presence - although he is protected by various [[Monolith]] fighters around the area. [[Sultan]]'s messenger at the end of the mission [[Theft]] also wields this pistol. It is, otherwise, carried by random [[Freedom]] veterans and experts, Bandits (strangely including rookies) and [[Loners]] veterans.
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==Trivia==
  
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*According to the weapon's weight, the Black Kite appears to be based on the Desert Eagle Mark VII chambered to fire the .357 Magnum cartridge.
  
   
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It can be found in the following stashes:
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*"Black [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kite_%28bird%29 Kite]" and "Steppe [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eagle Eagle]" are the real non-scientific names for two actual raptor (bird of prey) species. Somewhat ironically, the weapon's actual name, "Desert Eagle," however, does ''not ''refer to an actual raptor species.
  
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*[[The area around Jupiter|Jupiter]] – Atop the northwestern plateau behind [[Kopachy (location)|Kopachy]] near the [[Ash Heap anomaly]], beneath a tree (includes one SVUmk-2, 20 sniper rounds, 50 .45 ACP rounds, medical supplies).
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*[[Zaton]] – inside the drawer of a desk located in the small building at the entrance of the [[Testing Workshop]]. Also has few boxes of .45 ACP rounds, vodka, bandages.
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*[[Pripyat]] - Inside a wrecked car (AZLK-2140), between the [[River Port]] and the [[Vine]] anomaly. Also contains two boxes of .45 ACP rounds, an Antidote and one F1 grenade.
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====Upgrades====
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|{{UpgradeItem|SCOP Black Kite Upg 1.png|Moving bolt section|600|{{WeapStat|coprof|+10%}}|Provides an increase in rate of fire without overloading other parts through additional recoil.}}
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|{{UpgradeItem|SCOP Black Kite Upg 6.png|Polymer recoil buffer|1200|{{WeapStat|coprecoil|-20%}}|A small buffer that takes on some of the recoil.}}
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|{{UpgradeItem|SCOP Black Kite Upg 11.png|Combined two spring return module|1800|{{WeapStat|copacc|+30%}}|Installation of this module considerably improves groupings without sacrificing firing speed.}}
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{{UpgradeItem|SCOP Black Kite Upg 12.png|Integrated barrel lifting compensator|1800|{{WeapStat|coprecoil|-30%}}|Introduction of additional compensation holes brings about a significant reduction in recoil.}}
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|{{UpgradeItem|SCOP Black Kite Upg 2.png|Long barrel section|600|{{WeapStat|copflat|+10%}}|Replacement of a regular barrel with a longer one improves accuracy and flatness, but reduces the rate of fire.}}
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|{{UpgradeItem|SCOP Black Kite Upg 7.png|Chrome plating of the internal side of the barrel|1200|{{WeapStat|coprel|+15%}}|Chrome plating improves the barrel's life cycle.}}
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|{{UpgradeItem|SCOP Black Kite Upg 13.png|Sinusoidal rifling of barrel|1800|{{WeapStat|coprof|+25%}}|Allows barrel heat to be reduced and increases the rate of fire without sacrificing flatness.}}
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{{UpgradeItem|SCOP Black Kite Upg 14.png|Pneumatic booster installation|1800|{{WeapStat|copflat|+30%}}|A pneumatic booster allows some of the recoil to be converted into higher barrel pressure, increasing muzzle velocity.}}
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|{{UpgradeItem|SCOP Black Kite Upg 3.png|Polymer pistol frame|600|{{WeapStat|copweight|-0.70 kg}}|A technical replacement of the pistol frame with a lighter one does not affect the weapon's reliability.}}
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|{{UpgradeItem|SCOP Black Kite Upg 8.png|Changing handle shape with a straight rear section|1200|{{WeapStat|cophan|+15%}}|A change in the rear section makes for a more ergonomic handle shape.}}
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{{UpgradeItem|SCOP Black Kite Upg 9.png|Amortization handle|1200|{{WeapStat|coprecoil|-20%}}|An amortization handle reduces recoil.}}
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|{{UpgradeItem|SCOP Black Kite Upg 15.png|A handle with a changed shape with replaceable plates|1800|{{WeapStat|coprecoil|-30%}}|The possibility of choosing a suitable plate makes for a more ergonomic handle shape.}}
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|{{UpgradeItem|SCOP Black Kite Upg 4.png|Double trigger firing mechanism|600|{{WeapStat|copacc|+10%}}|The trigger is armed by the first shot, with all other shots occurring during automatic trigger arming.}}
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|{{UpgradeItem|SCOP Black Kite Upg 10.png|Modular firing mechanism|1200|{{WeapStat|coprel|+15%}}|A modular firing mechanism provides easier maintenance and parts replacement, as well as certain improvements in ease of use.}}
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|{{UpgradeItem|SCOP Black Kite Upg 5.png|Increased magazine capacity|1800|{{WeapStat|capacity|+4}}|Magazine capacity increase without increasing weapon part length.}}
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====Unique variants====
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*[[Steppe Eagle]] - a unique Black Kite with higher accuracy than the base model, sold by [[Nimble]].
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==Sounds==
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!''Shadow of Chernobyl''
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!''Clear Sky''
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!''Call of Pripyat
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!Draw
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|colspan=3|[[File:Audio SoC fort draw.ogg|center]]
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!Holster
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|colspan=3|[[File:Audio SoC generic holster.ogg|center]]
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!Shoot
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|[[File:Audio SoC t desert eagle shot.ogg|center]]
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|colspan=2|[[File:Audio CS n desert eagle shot.ogg|center]]
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!Empty
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|colspan=3|[[File:Audio SoC pistol empty.ogg|center]]
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!Reload
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|[[File:Audio SoC pm reload.ogg|center]]
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|colspan=2|[[File:Audio CS pistol reload.ogg|center]]
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!Close
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|colspan=3|[[File:Audio CS generic close.ogg|center]]
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==Gallery==
  
==Gallery==
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===Shadow of Chernobyl===
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===''Shadow of Chernobyl''===
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<gallery>
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<gallery position="center">
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Black Kite first person SoC.png|The Black Kite in first person view
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BlackKite01SHOC.jpg|Character view
  
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Eaglesights.png|Iron sights
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Black Kite iron sights SoC.png|Iron sights
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Black Kite reloading SoC.png|Reloading
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Black Kite silencer SoC.png|The Black Kite with an attached [[silencer]]
 
Eaglethird.png|Third person view
  
Eaglethird.png|Third person view
 
EagleWorld.png|The Black Kite's world model as seen in all games
  
EagleWorld.png|The Black Kite's world model as seen in all games
 
</gallery>
  
</gallery>
   
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===Call of Pripyat===
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===''Clear Sky'' and ''Call of Pripyat''===
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<gallery>
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<gallery position="center">
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Black Kite first person CS.png|The Black Kite in first person view
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STALKER CoP Black KIte character view.jpg|Character view
  
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Black Kite iron sights CS.png|Iron sights
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Black Kite reloading CS.png|Reloading
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Black Kite silencer CS.png|The Black Kite with an attached [[silencer]]
 
</gallery>
  
</gallery>
   
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==Trivia==
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{{SHOCweapons‎}}
  
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*The Black Kite is known as '''Black Eagle''' in some translations.
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{{CSweapons‎}}
  
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*{{w|Black kite}} and {{w|Steppe eagle}} are the common names for two bird species.
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{{CAPweapons‎}}
  
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*There are no Desert Eagles chambered for .45 ACP ammunition in real life. The .45 chambering was most likely done to avoid creating a new ammunition type that would be suited for a single weapon in the game.
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*A silenced Black Kite can be seen behind [[Nimble]] in ''Call of Pripyat''. However, it is not obtainable and none of the Black Kites in the game can accept a silencer.
   
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{{Loners}}
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{{SOCWeapons}}
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{{Bandits}}
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{{CSweapons}}
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{{COPweapons}}
   
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[[pl:Black Kite]]
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[[ru:Чёрный Ястреб]]
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[[ru:Чёрный ястреб]]
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[[Category:Pistols]]
 
[[Category:Shadow of Chernobyl Weapons]]
  
[[Category:Shadow of Chernobyl Weapons]]
 
[[Category:Clear Sky Weapons]]
  
[[Category:Clear Sky Weapons]]
 
[[Category:Call of Pripyat Weapons]]
  
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Latest revision as of 19:21, 16 March 2024

The subject of this article appears in S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl. The subject of this article appears in S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky. The subject of this article appears in S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat.

The Black Kite is a large-caliber semi-automatic handgun appearing in S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky and S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat.

Appearances[]

Shadow of Chernobyl[]

A real gun for real heroes. It is big, heavy and very destructive. It is not very popular in the Zone due to its price and size. After all, you don't go hunting for elephants every day!
― Shadow of Chernobyl in-game description

The Black Kite has a powerful damage per bullet and uses the .45 ACP cartridge making it the most powerful sidearm of the game. This, however, is offset by its mediocre fire rate and accuracy, high recoil and poor handling.

The player can also fit a silencer, although this will decrease the weapon's power slightly – then again it will still have the most power of any pistol, aside from the Big Ben.

It seems that the Black Kite is much more powerful than in other games, since the Black Kite can kill even stalkers wearing exoskeletons with one headshot – impossible in other games. Additionally, the Black Kite also possesses a unique recoil kick-back that noticeably displaces the user's view per shot in a vertical manner, making accurate, follow-up shots quite challenging to do.

Acquisition[]

A Black Kite can be found on Freeman's body in the Wild Territory, however it probably won't be in perfect condition. Depending on the game version, it also may be possible to buy one from Duty. Black Kites can also, rarely, drop from crates that more commonly drop grenades in and around the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant.

Unique variants[]

Clear Sky[]

The true gun of true heroes - bulky, heavy and highly lethal. Its limited use in the Zone can be attributed to its price, size, and a shortage of elephants to hunt. Uses .45 ammo.
― In-game description

When fully upgraded for accuracy, the Black Kite has the hitting power rivaling an assault rifle, while its accuracy is second only to the Kora-919; making it the second-most accurate .45 ACP pistol in the game and second to none in terms of pistol firepower.

Unlike in Shadow of Chernobyl, the recoil of the gun is lesser in comparison as the kick-back has been removed and instead replaced with the generic, circular recoil pattern inherent of all pistols, although at the most noticeable case. However, the gun's handling is still compromised by rapid firing, making it very easy to lose aim of a distant target if firing in that manner.

Acquisition[]

The Black Kite is a more exclusive and rare weapon in Clear Sky. The experts group of Bandits in Limansk mostly use a Black Kite as a sidearm. Kostyan and Hog are known to carry one of these pistols. Alternatively, one can either join the Bandits and buy it from Tooth or do enough jobs for the Bandits and wait for the job that requires the "Modified shooter", a fully modified Desert Eagle with its initial stats boosted. One other way to get it is to kill all Bandits at their base until the base door opens, and kill their leader, Yoga, or Senka, as they both carry the weapon. The Black Kite may also be found in the Garbage but this is rare. The Black Kite maybe found in the hands of a dead Bandit member in the Depot, but it is rare to the side-arm in the hands of one of the Bandits in the Depot.

Upgrades[]

The Black Kite shares the same upgrades as all pistols. Aydar and Thunderov are the only ones who can fully upgrade the Black Kite, though the player will need to get two USB flash disks containing upgrade schematics for Aydar in order to fully upgrade it. Limpid and Garin can also upgrade the Black Kite but cannot install the final upgrades.

Upgrades marked in green are accuracy upgrades, while those marked in red are rate of fire upgrades. They are mutually exclusive.

SCS Pistol Upg 1
Bolt mechanism modification (750 RU)
CS RoF Fire rate +25%
A technological modification of the bolt mechanism allows for a higher rate of fire.
SCS Pistol Upg 2
Bolt mechanism modification (750 RU)
CS Kickback Recoil -20%
Careful adjustment of the bolt mechanism increases the weapon's precision.
SCS Pistol Upg 9
Barrel modification (1125 RU)
CS Kickback Recoil -50%
Installing a muzzle brake allows recoil to be reduced significantly.
SCS Pistol Upg 10
Barrel replacement (1125 RU)
CS Flatness Flatness +30%
An upgrade for weapons with integrated silencers. Replaces the combined barrel and silencer with a solid barrel.
SCS Pistol Upg 3
Barrel modification (750 RU)
CS Wpn Weight Weight -20%
Careful adjustment of the bolt mechanism increases the weapon's precision.
SCS Pistol Upg 4
Barrel replacement (750 RU)
CS Flatness Flatness +20%
This durable steel barrel resists deformation and allows for better bullet acceleration.
SCS Pistol Upg 5
Soft trigger (750 RU)
CS accuracy Accuracy +20%
A smooth trigger pull allows firing accuracy to be increased.
SCS Pistol Upg 6
Anatomical grip (750 RU)
CS accuracy Accuracy +20%
Tailor-made ergonomic grip designed specifically for you.
SCS Pistol Upg 8
Extended magazine (750 RU)
CoP MagCap Mag. size +4
Increasing magazine capacity using improvised means.

Unique variants[]

  • Modified shooter - a unique Black Kite with some pre-installed modifications, which can be found in the Garbage as part of an optional side mission provided by local Bandits (Find the modified weapon).
  • Big Ben - a unique variant which was cut from the final release of the game.

Call of Pripyat[]

The ultimate hand cannon - bulky, heavy and highly lethal. Developed as a specialized weapon for hunting medium-sized and large game, as well as for shooting competitions involving firing at steel body targets at distances over 50 meters. Its limited use in the Zone can be attributed to its price, size and weight, which are all double those of other pistols.
― Call of Pripyat in-game description

SCOP desert Eagle

Upgrade view

In Call of Pripyat, the Black Kite is more common than in Clear Sky but still remains rare. It is one of the least reliable weapons of the game.

Stats-wise, it is the most accurate and powerful .45 ACP pistol before upgrades, but is also less reliable and has a small magazine capacity. It also weighs more than any other pistol.

Acquisition[]

It is sold by Owl if the player achieves friendly reputation with the Bandits, and by Hawaiian if the player has obtained the achievement A Friend of Freedom.

Known users include Pilot (although it is not obtainable), Jack and the Monolith Master. Jack will be likely the first opportunity to get the weapon, while the Monolith Master is an easy kill since he does not react to the player's presence - although he is protected by various Monolith fighters around the area. Sultan's messenger at the end of the mission Theft also wields this pistol. It is, otherwise, carried by random Freedom veterans and experts, Bandits (strangely including rookies) and Loners veterans.

It can be found in the following stashes:

  • Jupiter – Atop the northwestern plateau behind Kopachy near the Ash Heap anomaly, beneath a tree (includes one SVUmk-2, 20 sniper rounds, 50 .45 ACP rounds, medical supplies).
  • Zaton – inside the drawer of a desk located in the small building at the entrance of the Testing Workshop. Also has few boxes of .45 ACP rounds, vodka, bandages.
  • Pripyat - Inside a wrecked car (AZLK-2140), between the River Port and the Vine anomaly. Also contains two boxes of .45 ACP rounds, an Antidote and one F1 grenade.

Upgrades[]

SCOP Black Kite Upg 1
Moving bolt section (600 RU)
CoP RoF Fire rate +10%
Provides an increase in rate of fire without overloading other parts through additional recoil.
SCOP Black Kite Upg 6
Polymer recoil buffer (1200 RU)
CoP Kickback Recoil -20%
A small buffer that takes on some of the recoil.
SCOP Black Kite Upg 11
Combined two spring return module (1800 RU)
CoP accuracy Accuracy +30%
Installation of this module considerably improves groupings without sacrificing firing speed.
SCOP Black Kite Upg 12
Integrated barrel lifting compensator (1800 RU)
CoP Kickback Recoil -30%
Introduction of additional compensation holes brings about a significant reduction in recoil.
SCOP Black Kite Upg 2
Long barrel section (600 RU)
CoP Flatness Flatness +10%
Replacement of a regular barrel with a longer one improves accuracy and flatness, but reduces the rate of fire.
SCOP Black Kite Upg 7
Chrome plating of the internal side of the barrel (1200 RU)
CoP Reliability Reliability +15%
Chrome plating improves the barrel's life cycle.
SCOP Black Kite Upg 13
Sinusoidal rifling of barrel (1800 RU)
CoP RoF Fire rate +25%
Allows barrel heat to be reduced and increases the rate of fire without sacrificing flatness.
SCOP Black Kite Upg 14
Pneumatic booster installation (1800 RU)
CoP Flatness Flatness +30%
A pneumatic booster allows some of the recoil to be converted into higher barrel pressure, increasing muzzle velocity.
SCOP Black Kite Upg 3
Polymer pistol frame (600 RU)
CoP Wpn Weight Weight -0.70 kg
A technical replacement of the pistol frame with a lighter one does not affect the weapon's reliability.
SCOP Black Kite Upg 8
Changing handle shape with a straight rear section (1200 RU)
CoP Handling Handling +15%
A change in the rear section makes for a more ergonomic handle shape.
SCOP Black Kite Upg 9
Amortization handle (1200 RU)
CoP Kickback Recoil -20%
An amortization handle reduces recoil.
SCOP Black Kite Upg 15
A handle with a changed shape with replaceable plates (1800 RU)
CoP Kickback Recoil -30%
The possibility of choosing a suitable plate makes for a more ergonomic handle shape.
SCOP Black Kite Upg 4
Double trigger firing mechanism (600 RU)
CoP accuracy Accuracy +10%
The trigger is armed by the first shot, with all other shots occurring during automatic trigger arming.
SCOP Black Kite Upg 10
Modular firing mechanism (1200 RU)
CoP Reliability Reliability +15%
A modular firing mechanism provides easier maintenance and parts replacement, as well as certain improvements in ease of use.
SCOP Black Kite Upg 5
Increased magazine capacity (1800 RU)
CoP MagCap Mag. size +4
Magazine capacity increase without increasing weapon part length.

Unique variants[]

  • Steppe Eagle - a unique Black Kite with higher accuracy than the base model, sold by Nimble.

Sounds[]

Shadow of Chernobyl Clear Sky Call of Pripyat
Draw
Holster
Shoot
Empty
Reload
Close

Gallery[]

Shadow of Chernobyl[]

Clear Sky and Call of Pripyat[]

Trivia[]

  • The Black Kite is known as Black Eagle in some translations.
  • Black kite and Steppe eagle are the common names for two bird species.
  • There are no Desert Eagles chambered for .45 ACP ammunition in real life. The .45 chambering was most likely done to avoid creating a new ammunition type that would be suited for a single weapon in the game.
  • A silenced Black Kite can be seen behind Nimble in Call of Pripyat. However, it is not obtainable and none of the Black Kites in the game can accept a silencer.
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