My Adder is fast at 560m/s. The Clipper is even faster at 540m/s

[Fray]

No, I'm not saying G5's aren't worth it - G5's of anything are always worth it. Though I'm not sure I like the requirements for Palin, in terms of RP, that is. And yeah, RP will close me off from a few Engineers, but I'm fine with that.

I have a ton of other Engineers to unlock first to work on general modules, though. Maybe by the time I turn back to considering the best drive upgrades they'll have added a G4 to someone else more amenable. ; -)

 

[Clanky Munge]

I'm pretty sure G3 is the only other option right now.

 

[CMDR Nef]

What penalties of dirties, the heat?
The heat caused by DDs are way over rated, especially by those who don't have DDs.
The only ship that caused me trouble with DDs was the Beluga, that thing runs hot even using stock modules.
Oh and the Hauler with enhanced thrusters and G5 DDs.

If I recall correctly, my Dolphin was overheating planetside during one of the DRX expeditions.