Horizons Suggestions for combat ship/build

Currently have a combat Anaconda and a combat Python. Was wondering if I could get some suggestions for what everybody thinks is the best combat ship? The Conda is a very effective killer but she turns like a pig. I like the Python but can she stand up to an FAS or an FDL or a Courier? I don't have the rank for a Courier but I do have 1.4 billion credits so money is not a problem. I'm currently 3% Dangerous and hitting RES zones and conflict zones with varying degrees of success. Just looking for advice from fellow Commanders.
 
They are so different, I use my Anaconda as an all purpose taxi, it can fight carry cargo and protect me as I move around my various bases in the bubble. The python works well, as a mission runner, with 5a shields guns and space for 192 tones of cargo.
 
Currently have a combat Anaconda and a combat Python. Was wondering if I could get some suggestions for what everybody thinks is the best combat ship? The Conda is a very effective killer but she turns like a pig. I like the Python but can she stand up to an FAS or an FDL or a Courier? I don't have the rank for a Courier but I do have 1.4 billion credits so money is not a problem. I'm currently 3% Dangerous and hitting RES zones and conflict zones with varying degrees of success. Just looking for advice from fellow Commanders.

FDL sounds like it would be the logical choice for a CMDR with your assets. I was going to suggest a Vulture or (if you have the rank) a FAS but I think you'd probably find both ships lacking the fire power you're probably used to in your two other ships...
 
FDL sounds like it would be the logical choice for a CMDR with your assets. I was going to suggest a Vulture or (if you have the rank) a FAS but I think you'd probably find both ships lacking the fire power you're probably used to in your two other ships...
I agree, A graded FDL will have the fire power you want and the turning that you are missing.
 
1.4 billion! Wow!
I devoted my time to becoming an Elite trader first which gave me the credits to deck out a great explorer ship to then become an Elite Explorer. So plenty of cash to buy and equip combat ships. I am currently a Dangerous combat pilot and a long way from Elite which is the reason for the post asking about combat ships. TMy Anaconda can do the job but I would like to be able to swap out different combat ships for the challenge and for fun. I appreciate all the suggestions so far.
 
Currently have a combat Anaconda and a combat Python. Was wondering if I could get some suggestions for what everybody thinks is the best combat ship? The Conda is a very effective killer but she turns like a pig. I like the Python but can she stand up to an FAS or an FDL or a Courier? I don't have the rank for a Courier but I do have 1.4 billion credits so money is not a problem. I'm currently 3% Dangerous and hitting RES zones and conflict zones with varying degrees of success. Just looking for advice from fellow Commanders.

The engineers will make either of those ships into an awesome one for combat. the Corvette is the king of combat. At the moment, an engineered one is more or less invulnerable as far as NPCs are concerned. Dealing with a wing of three Anacondas in the engineered Corvette is about the same as a wing of harmless Sidewinders in a Python. An Anaconda can be engineered to a close second to the Corvette.
 
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They are so different, I use my Anaconda as an all purpose taxi, it can fight carry cargo and protect me as I move around my various bases in the bubble. The python works well, as a mission runner, with 5a shields guns and space for 192 tones of cargo.

Dr J. Triple Elite. You have my respect. Which Elite rank do you think was the most difficult?
 
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