Can some one explain this ..Pls

Cmdr Wazener · Feb 22, 2015

A Class Frame shift drive but really short jump range ?

Any help please Cmdrs

Shows only 6.42 lYRS UNLADEN

CMDR IPL Victim · Feb 22, 2015

class A3 is too small. Should be A4... IIRC

Spork · Feb 22, 2015

There are different sizes (the number) as well as different quality (the letter) for all the components. Most likely you're looking at a smaller drive which will give a small range despite the higher quality.

The max size is listed on the outfitting page where it lists all your components. Most stations don't sell the larger components. Look for a high tech station with a larger size population to find them.

This site will also help you see the maximum size for the different components which can go in your ship
http://www.edshipyard.com/

lonely flyer · Feb 22, 2015

Only 2 tons of fuel in your tanks maybe?

Mohrgan · Feb 22, 2015

I can't see enough in the picture to tell, but an A grade but too small of a Class, and you will see a negative return. Putting an A2 FSD in a Class 3 Module Slot will be worse than any of the correct size.

Master-Windoo · Feb 22, 2015

Size, does the Cob need a 4?

Cmdr Wazener · Feb 22, 2015

Thanks Cmdrs, So i need A class 4. Right High tech station, Cool Cheers

tHANKS ALL sO I NEED A CLASS 4

Aquamonkey · Feb 22, 2015

3A optimal mass is 150T. Your ship is over 223T.

glynie · Feb 22, 2015

It's like putting a really good motorcycle engine in a car. May be a good engine but the car's too heavy.

Anyway, I'd just use this: http://www.edshipyard.com

Tells you pretty much everything about every ship in 2 minutes.

Flying_Fox · Feb 22, 2015

Cobra uses Class 4 Frameshift drives. anything under will result in less jumprange. Always Look at class before rating.

Cmdr Wazener · Feb 22, 2015

Thanks all Sorted now

CMDR Nick · Feb 22, 2015

Class means SIZE. Would that they would simply STATE THIS in the game manual(s).

Jordan Cobalt · Feb 22, 2015

i wonder why we are even allowed to fit smaller fsds. It's a little odd since even one size down means you can't leave the system anymore. it seems like an oversight considering we can't fit anything else undersized except shields, and even then only 2 or 3 sizes smaller.

Nyito · Feb 22, 2015

Jordan Cobalt said:
i wonder why we are even allowed to fit smaller fsds. It's a little odd since even one size down means you can't leave the system anymore. it seems like an oversight considering we can't fit anything else undersized except shields, and even then only 2 or 3 sizes smaller.

I'm fairly sure it's because of the planned future possibilities of ships carrying other ships; or even having an in-system specialized ship parked somewhere. FSD class only affects jump range, so being able to downsize to a 2D can save a decent bit of tonnage on a ship like an Asp or Cobra, improving combat performance by that much more.

Aquamonkey · Feb 22, 2015

Yeah, FSD size has no effect on supercruise. Can save mass if you don't plan on leaving a system.