https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/14687-Hull-D
What if one has an E, and equips it with a C load. Is it as/more maneuverable than a C since an E has improved thrusters/engines?
Quote from: Gorion;398486What if one has an E, and equips it with a C load. Is it as/more maneuverable than a C since an E has improved thrusters/engines?
I think the answer to that is given in the Hull D Q&A, which says no. They are saying that a Hull C is faster and more maneuverable than a Hull D, so the same should hold true for the E. I think the E is the Super Tanker ship, it takes several thousand miles to slow down, several thousand miles to speed up and has the turning circle of a small planet. The D I am expecting to be the 'Ferry' ship, slow, but more maneuverable than the super tanker, but still slower than a C.
Even an empty Super Tanker handles like a cow!Quote from: RSI“Which Hull would better compliment the operation of an RSI Orion mining platform?â€
A Hull C or larger would be best for dealing with the amount of ore the Orion produces. If you’re mining in a safe area or have a good escort team, the Hull D would be best. If you’re looking to try and escape from scrapes more easily using just the two ships, a Hull C seems preferable.
“For what reasons might someone choose a HULL D over the more maneuverable HULL C or the much more massive HULL E?â€
The simple answer is that the entire lineup is a sliding scale: as more and more cargo space is added, the speed and maneuverability is compromised. The Hull D is for pilots who want to move a lot of cargo, but aren’t willing to go quite as slowly and methodically as the Hull E will require. While it’s tempting to pick the highest number and decide that’s the best, it’s likely that most independent captains would get more bang for their buck with a smaller ship fully laden rather than struggling to afford as much cargo as it would take to stock a Hull E.
......btw, I'm loving the fact that even mining seems to have a coop component! :thumbsup:
This Hull D image is my new wallpaper. Superb piece of concept art.
https://robertsspaceindustries.com/media/tcps9a4vpynwer/source/Hull_D_landed2_compv4.jpg
(https://robertsspaceindustries.com/media/tcps9a4vpynwer/source/Hull_D_landed2_compv4.jpg)
It is somewhat impressive.
Stop tempting me, you *******s!
To me it looks like a shrimp/lobster with an astronaut helmet on; nothing bad about that!
Those front quad lights are nice.
Quote from: Gorion;398588To me it looks like a shrimp/lobster with an astronaut helmet on
The Hull B is a fly ...
(https://robertsspaceindustries.com/media/xg8d8kyo0bjsmr/source/HullB_landedcompv3b.jpg)
Yep, it certainly is. Right down to the legs and the mouth..
Also has some resemblance to a ship called Patriot from Freelancer.
Quote from: Obsydian;398587Stop tempting me, you *******s!
I have a spare seat or two in mine if you want? :P
...and I'm loving the fly! :roflmao:
firefly any1?.lol
I'm still struggling for crew for my tali! Ha. It'd be nice to do a few tours in a cargo ship though;)