Newcomer / Intro Weapons upgrade for Sidewinder?

[Carl02]

I like the SWinder but would prefer an additional weapon and more cargo space -- with just 4 cargo slots,
it's hard to make money trading, so I have gone with an Adder.
Maybe eventually I'll add a tricked-out Eagle just for combat missions?

 

[Lepton Malik]

I'm thinking bin the cargo rack for something else.

 

[Ancipital]

I like the SWinder but would prefer an additional weapon and more cargo space -- with just 4 cargo slots,
it's hard to make money trading, so I have gone with an Adder.
Maybe eventually I'll add a tricked-out Eagle just for combat missions?

Consider tricking a Viper, and then later a Vulture. The Eagle's a bit limiting.

 

[travisdh1]

Consider tricking a Viper, and then later a Vulture. The Eagle's a bit limiting.

Yep, I'm flying Viper currently. Not 100% tricked out, but quite well equipped.

The trick to taking out Sidewinders in a Viper is reverse thrust (for 2 seconds at most) + tilting up/down. You really don't need to keep them in that spot long before they pop.

 

[Carl02]

I need suggestions for a prioritized list of upgrades for my new Adder.

My primary purpose (for now) is trade, but I also want to be able to consistently defeat attackers.

 

[EdzUp]

I like the sidey, I'm in a Eagle at the moment but I might whack fa off and vo back go a sidey as insurance is easier

Its good to get back into if you haven't got tons of time to play the game