Regarding the canopy of the Viper MK IV

[Crimson Kaim]

I have played some duels against Alexander and in 100% of the fights (around 4 or so) the canopy of the Viper MK IV was oneshot by a single rail hit.

During the fight I have checked several times the HP of my canopy. It was 100% for a long time but whe nmy shields drop I tend to lose them after the first rail hits the canopy. This seems odd to me as this only happens to my Viper MK IV, not only against Alexander. The canopy seems to consist of some apple glass. It simply breaks too fast. Also against MCs and even Pulse lasers with mirrored bulkheads the canopy is the first module that breaks at around 70% - 80% hull strength.


Anyone else haveing the same issue?

 

[MottiKhan]

Yes, it has a paper thin canopy, but the Viper 4 is best suited for cold running hull tanking stealth PvP. Incredibly fun and cheap and a great harassment ship when times call for one. Very hard to lock onto one.

Of course, NPCs are immune to cold running, so it's a very specialized ship.

 

[Chris Simon]

Umm, are you seriously complaining that your glass didn't withstand a hit of 80kg metal rod, accelerated to a good fraction of the speed of light?
When facing an opponent with a railgun:
1) Don't lose shields.
2) Don't stare into the barrel!

 

[Derath]

Could be the same bug the vulture had when it was released, I don't think any of the cockpits should get one shot tbh