Jump Range - Annie vs. DBX

[Mercury7]

Hi,

I did some playing around with ship builds now I have the funds and ability to engineer at will.

I've flown the Annie for a long time and engineered it extensively.

Empty, she has an 80 Ly jump range, and fully equipped for exploration, 72 Ly.

I built two DBX builds: a very cool runner because I want to smuggle, and an engineered explorer.

This is where things get crazy.

The fully equipped DBX explorer build WITH WEAPONS still has a 75 Ly jump range??!!!

It includes 2x planetary hangars and shields.

My modified build includes lightweight mods, and Guardian FSD booster.

If I strip out the planetary hangars, I still get around 75 Ly jump range.

The DBX is running so cool I can even charge FSD for the next jump while scooping.

Needless to say, I'm taking the DBX out into the void! I had previously taken the Annie, but this thing is insane!

It's not even the best it could be - I can lose even more weight.

Ship builds to follow.

 

[Stealthie]

Worst thing about the DBX, IMO, is that it's a lardy little fella.

Weighs the same as an AspX, IIRC.

If you can live with fewer slots, though, it's always been a decent exploration ship.

 

[Bottom Hat]

What's the question please?

 

[Kzak]

The undersized fuel scoop on the DBX is also a drawback that will prevent you from moving as quickly as an Anaconda when we're talking thousands of light years.

 

[Northpin]

The fully equipped DBX explorer build WITH WEAPONS still has a 75 Ly jump range??!!!

You sure? because that's plain impossible
75 ly is the max jump range for a naked DBX, not for a "fully equipped DBX explorer build WITH WEAPONS"

 

[Mrat13]

We need more super jump range ships. Why don't we give the Asp Scout a class 5 FSD? It would also then finally have a purpose.....

 

[alexzk]

My annie is 15% hot in SC, can jump from scooping too.
Also if i left 1 free slot there, she jumps 76.xx, if I put fighter or extra fuel she do 72-74.
Also she has everything on board to never dock back. Everything can be repaired except 100% lost canopy.
And she can mine and waste fuel using plasma gun too.
And she is not finished yet. Working on last engees in Colonia.

 

[GroG79]

Conda turns like a truck on ice. Everything takes a lot of time when it comes to turning the Anaconda.

Repair limpets are so 2020.. We have dssa now.

 

[Mrat13]

Conda turns like a truck on ice. Everything takes a lot of time when it comes to turning the Anaconda.

Repair limpets are so 2020.. We have dssa now.

So would you say there isn't a point to using the Conda for exploration anymore?

 

[Aashenfox]

"Am I a joke to you?" Krait Phantom - 2020.

 

[Bottom Hat]

We need more super jump range ships. Why don't we give the Asp Scout a class 5 FSD? It would also then finally have a purpose.....

They'd still suck donkey balls though!

 

[alexzk]

Conda turns like a truck on ice. Everything takes a lot of time when it comes to turning the Anaconda.

Repair limpets are so 2020.. We have dssa now.

That is best I like of it. I can charge using NS and alt-tab to another window. She sits steady and safe in beam. Unlike smaller ships.
P.S. don't care DSSA. I avoid areas where carriers are presented.

 

[Mrat13]

They'd still suck donkey balls though!

Even with roughly 57 lys stock jump range (my maths might be wrong though)?

 

[GroG79]

So would you say there isn't a point to using the Conda for exploration anymore?

Offcourse it is a personal thing. +80Ly jump range is only on conda so that is a good argument to fly the anaconda. For me the dbx/phantom are much much better options. But as always: There is no best ship.

 

[[DOOK] Droogie]

I'd say the Phantom is the best all around exploration ship. Extremely high range, great internals, fast, and maneuverable.

 

[Bottom Hat]

Even with roughly 57 lys stock jump range (my maths might be wrong though)?

Oh, I don't doubt that the range is good.

But it is still an AspS, therefore it can only suck donkey balls.

 

[Mrat13]

I'd say the Phantom is the best all around exploration ship. Extremely high range, great internals, fast, and maneuverable.

Plus the best cockpit.

 

[GroG79]

And worst view

 

[Imo]

Anaconda jumps up to 83 ly.

 

[alexzk]

And worst view

Not sure what u discuss always. On my screen it is always same 100% of screen is view on any ship. Press buttons to move head ... well, rare do because then lose control of ship while move head.