Which shields are better - B5 or A4?

[stocko1111]

Hi all,

Until I can find some A5 shields for my FDL, I've been using A4s but I've seen B5s at around the same price, but they're much heavier. Which is better in terms of protection? Thanks.

 

[Morbad]

B5 is stronger by about 12%, probably not worth the weight.

I generally use a D5 + boosters. The FDL has plenty of utility slots.

 

[Petersen]

http://www.edshipyard.com

If their shield numbers are correct, the 5B is significantly (almost 50 MJ or about 12.5%) better than 4A, though yes, as you note, they are also much heavier.

EDIT: A bit over three times heavier. But I don't think that 22 tons will really impact your maneuverability that much. I could be wrong; I've never flown a FDL.

 

[Alex Brentnall]

http://www.edshipyard.com/#/L=60O,mpT5QG5QG,2-8c8c7272AA725A,7SumpT05UmpT2Uc

ED shipyard is your friend. 5B are better by 40mJ which isn't much but their rated for higher mass ships which may help. Personally I'd stick with 4A to save on weight (jump range) and try to look for high tech systems to find those A5 ones

Edit: Ninja'd so hard...

 

[Miklos Atreides]

Hi all,

Until I can find some A5 shields for my FDL, I've been using A4s but I've seen B5s at around the same price, but they're much heavier. Which is better in terms of protection? Thanks.

To try out what is the best loadout for the FDL try www.edshipyard.com. There you can check out every aspect.
From real numbers B5 should provide more shielding power but weight can compromise speed and manouver capabilities.
Also jump range is affected by additional mass.

Regards,
Miklos