Just a quick question? What carries the most Cargo now T9 or Imp Cutter? I thought it was the T9 after it got a buff, but I think I maybe wrong......
T9 vs Imp Cutter Trading?
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Only from cargo capacity Cutter is better, but if you want to fly it shielded T9 has like 28 more cargo space. For that you're sacrificing around 5ly of jump range. So if you find a nice trade route that is really close together, then T9 would get a slight edge, otherwise Cutter is your best bet.
Also maybe worth mentioning (maybe not for you but someone else that might be reading and questioning themselves) Cutter requires Empire rank (which I don't know if it's any easier to obtain recently since I have it for years) which might be a deciding factor.
Also maybe worth mentioning (maybe not for you but someone else that might be reading and questioning themselves) Cutter requires Empire rank (which I don't know if it's any easier to obtain recently since I have it for years) which might be a deciding factor.
Type 9 is a better smuggler as the cutter drifts so much it easier to miss the mail slot if boosting in. However, it’s not really a problem because with heat sinks you can take your time.
Its also worth mentioning (as owner of a cargo cutter) its much more fun to kill pirates in the cutter and 728t is nothing to sneeze at:
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Type-9 has a better cockpit view(fact) and better engine noise(opinion). It's all about opinion though, I would rather trade all day in a T-9 because I can enjoy the trip. If that couple extra tons of cargo is absolutely necessary for you, go for the Cutter.
*Side note: Engineering: both of these ships, stock, are bricks and extremely frustrating to fly. After extensive engineering, both fly well but are very different. The Cutter, as I understand it, is great in a straight line, turning is basically driving a bus on ice due to the drift. The T-9 goes where you point it, drift is minimal, but it's slower.
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*Side note: Engineering: both of these ships, stock, are bricks and extremely frustrating to fly. After extensive engineering, both fly well but are very different. The Cutter, as I understand it, is great in a straight line, turning is basically driving a bus on ice due to the drift. The T-9 goes where you point it, drift is minimal, but it's slower.
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They are very close in terms of trade performance when you are flying shielded, as the T9 has slightly greater cargo capacity while the Cutter has a longer jump range. This makes the Cutter slightly better for longer distance trading unless it is sufficiently long distances where the extra fuel consumption is important, while the T9 is slightly better for short-haul work; overall, the differences between them in terms of actual trade performance are pretty much academic rather than meaningful under normal operating conditions.
However, the Cutter is far more secure and is generally able to survive and even destroy pirates, while the T9 can easily get bogged down in fights against numerous heavy NPCs unless heavily engineered. This improvement in survivability comes at a significant credit investment, as a trader-fit Cutter is roughly 3x the cost of a trader-fit T9 which requires more initial investment and has harsher rebuys; the T9 in contrast is relatively easy to acquire and has a near-throwaway rebuy cost (particularly nowadays with the modern credit inflation with 7-figure earnings per hour being the expectation).
However, the Cutter is far more secure and is generally able to survive and even destroy pirates, while the T9 can easily get bogged down in fights against numerous heavy NPCs unless heavily engineered. This improvement in survivability comes at a significant credit investment, as a trader-fit Cutter is roughly 3x the cost of a trader-fit T9 which requires more initial investment and has harsher rebuys; the T9 in contrast is relatively easy to acquire and has a near-throwaway rebuy cost (particularly nowadays with the modern credit inflation with 7-figure earnings per hour being the expectation).
I use my Type 9 for shorter range trade routes where there is little likelihood of running into ganking situations. I don't fly it much to be fair.
I use my Cutter most of the time and always when flying into CGs and other contested areas.
At the end of the day it's horses for courses. You can drop the FSD Booster on either to carry another cargo rack if that suits a particular route. Personally, if I could have only one it'd be the Cutter, it's more versatile and can be used for other stuff besides trading.
I use my Cutter most of the time and always when flying into CGs and other contested areas.
At the end of the day it's horses for courses. You can drop the FSD Booster on either to carry another cargo rack if that suits a particular route. Personally, if I could have only one it'd be the Cutter, it's more versatile and can be used for other stuff besides trading.
boosting in the mail slot with a cutter result in crushing everything in his path, while a T9 will probably explode when collided with a sidewinder [big grin]
Lol, the T9 actually has a stronger hull than the Cutter. Not that either would have issues crushing a sidewinder!
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Cutter - 792 tonnes
T9 - 788 tonnes
T9 comes out better than the Cutter when running shields, but who needs shields on a freighter?
I use both, Type-9's in my fleet generally do local work, Cutter for fetch missions.
I only have experience with the Cutter trading. I love it. If you fit it out grade 5 engineered as a battle Cutter except for a 6a shield generator and cargo racks, you will never die to an NPC. The superb boost is great for getting out of mass lock quickly. The horrible maneuverability can be compensated for with gimballed and turreted overcharged multicannons. Heating issues can be lessened with lasers with the thermal vent experimental. You can demolish elite NPC anacondas in less than a minute, takes a little longer for the SCB spamming ones. And those elite Annie's sometimes drop 1 to 2 grade 5 and 3 to 4 grade 4 manufactured materials.
The Cutter is sexier, stronger and more capable as a multi-rol ship, what more do you need to know?
Cutter by 4 whole tons.
Seven times the price plus Rank Lock.
T-9 will have paid for itself before the Cutter makes its down payment.
Seven times the price plus Rank Lock.
T-9 will have paid for itself before the Cutter makes its down payment.
You can't have the occasional quick sneaky bask on the pad whilst doing your trading in a T-9...
T9 might be cheap and carry slightly more cargo, but Cutter is still, well, a Cutter. Meaning it's better in basically everything.
Besides, grandfathered Cutters with class 5 shields can carry 760 tons. Unfortunately, these fine machines are not obtainable since 3.0.
Besides, grandfathered Cutters with class 5 shields can carry 760 tons. Unfortunately, these fine machines are not obtainable since 3.0.
Both ships carry roughly the same cargo. But Cutter is MUCH faster than the Type 9, has a better jump range, has more firepower, has better shields ... and is significantly more expensive and requires a massive rank grind.
Basically, if you have the patience to grind rep and credits for the Cutter, get the Cutter. If not, get the Type 9.
Basically, if you have the patience to grind rep and credits for the Cutter, get the Cutter. If not, get the Type 9.