Hull Mass Question Regarding Shield Generator

[idahosurge]

Currently I have a 5A shield generator on my Asp X and I am thinking about changing to a 3A shield generator so I can add a 5A GFSD booster to my Asp X.

In "Starport Services > Shipyard" the base Asp X has a hull mass of 280 tons.

Under outfitting my current Asp X set up has my "Total Mass" at: 417.5 / 432.9 / 1,260.0 T. I have upgraded and engineered numerous modules and added modules like a 6A fuel scoop and three shield boosters.

What do these numbers mean?

In "Outfitting" the 3A SG lists optimal hull mass at 165.0 T and maximum hull mass at 413.0 T while in "Outfitting" the 5A SG installed on my ship is listed at 405.0 optimal hull mass and 1,013.0 maximum hull mass. Switching to a 3A would reduce my mass by 15 tons.

 

[metatheurgist]

Hull mass is not the same as ship mass. That's more like the volume of your ship, which has to covered by the shield. It never changes.

The 3 values are your current/laden/maximum (I believe not 100% since I'm not in game) actual mass, which is more a factor for your thrusters and FSD.

 

[Jukelo]

metatheurgist has it right, for shields you only care about the hull mass, which never changes.

And to clarify the last number: this is the maximum ship mass (not hull) your current thrusters can handle.

 

[idahosurge]

Hull mass is not the same as ship mass. That's more like the volume of your ship, which has to covered by the shield. It never changes.

The 3 values are your current/laden/maximum (I believe not 100% since I'm not in game) actual mass, which is more a factor for your thrusters and FSD.

metatheurgist has it right, for shields you only care about the hull mass, which never changes.

And to clarify the last number: this is the maximum ship mass (not hull) your current thrusters can handle.

Thanks!

 

[Bob Lighthouse]

You may find this guide useful.
I tend to favor the armored PP that said.
Don't miss the high G shield test!



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