please explain?
how is a a forward acceleration 0-100 in 4.78 s better (AspE) than a forward acceleration 0-100 in 3.56 (DBE)? lateral thrusters 0-100 7.12 (Asp) vs 5.4 (DBE) ...
https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=182465
what do i get wrong about that table?
Because people started bringing up the fallacy that the DBX is more maneuverable than the AspX. Forward speed is irrelevant given you can simply boost in most situations where it would matter (since you instantly max speed and turn faster at the same time.) Which I might add is more practical for the AspX since it has a bigger power distributor and can chain boost even with a L1 Engine PD mod. To answer another point you mentioned, the frame and grade E modules really doesn't convey the price difference. No explorer uses E rated modules. Here are two relatively identicle builds for both ships in terms of capability. I'll even factor in the Alioth discount for the Asp. For the Asp, you can forego the AFMUs or use a single larger one. Two enables them to repair each other. Some people don't use any. 2As are rather expensive and some go so far as to use a 6A Fuel scoop. That tacks on another 17M or so to the price, with the discount.
DBX - 9.8m with 15% discount on both ship and modules.
http://coriolis.io/outfit/diamondback_explorer/02A4D5A3D3D3D5C---0202--32v6432h2f.Iw1-kA==.Aw1-kA==
AspX - 13.5m with 20% discount on ship and 15% on modules.
http://coriolis.io/outfit/asp/02A4D...e0e43v62i2f.AwRj4z2VyA==.CwBhGYEYWs52wBMSShEA
I'd like to point out even with heavier life support and sensors, the AspX is still lighter with better performance where it matters. Better handling, higher top speed, better jump range and max range. And most importantly, the AspX has a second CMDR seat beneath the pilot deck seat (which I'm really excited about for exploration because of that total open floor view.) The DBX has only 1 seat (same as the DBS.) Even the Cobra Mk III and AspS have a second CMDR seat. That'll be fairly significant in the upcoming 2.3 patch which isn't too far away.
I don't have a Type 9 so I can't compare it's SC handling to the Anaconda, but compared to the other large ships, it's definitely a brick. It does have versatility and a relatively small profile going for it, in addition to great jump range. It also runs fairly cool before modding it up. The view is horrendous though, especially if you're using a higher FOV than the maximum in game default. The view (especially while trying to navigate on planets) and the SC handling is the deal breaker for me. The next update might add some new twists since it has 2 extra crew slots on the bridge.
I like them all and yes, that bottom class 2 on the DBE could very reasonably be split into two class ones. It would make it "perfect" in my eyes.
That was one of the big 2.2 beta discussions (2.1 as well) when they upgraded the Type 7 and Keelback. It makes sense, but as I pointed out above that won't address it's lack of being able to use more crew members. The Keelback gets around this with the Fighter Bay, but like the Type 6 it too lacks extra crew space in the cockpit. Ironically, the Vulture has dual seating (offset, but it's there.) That's probably why it's cockpit is a little wider and deeper set than most Lakon ships.
For me it kind of boils down to what ships are worth keeping, and taking time to mod out because I use them all the time.
Ships I won't ever sell,
iCourier (think Cobra Mk III with enhanced thrusters and DD5 or CD5)
Cobra Mk III
Asp Explorer
FdL
Python
Anaconda
Imperial Cutter (at least until something that's as fast with more cargo comes out.)
Of those, only the iCourier won't be useable with 2.3's multicrew. Which is fine because with how fast it is and how I fly it, I'd make people throw up anyway.
