I'm looking to upgrade from my Type 6 but i've read and seen a few threads dissing the Type 7, saying it's a terrible ship with terrible jump ranges. Don't know if these threads are outdated or not but i'm seeing some articles saying the Type 7's max jump is 30LY yet in others I see 50LY? I'll probably be getting a B5 FSD and hope to get about 20LY jumps... Can the Type 7 do it with a B5 fully laiden(No shield) FSD?
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- Thread starter DangerousLarry
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I would still recommend getting the Type 7. It has a comfortable maneuverability, still fits well in the mailslot and is a decent upgrade from the Asp's cargo capacity.
You have to look a bit longer for good trading systems (Large pad/jump range) but these systems are there. You can achieve about 17 LY if you upgrade every module to class D and FSD to A. 216 tons capacity if you stay with 4D shields. I left out all weapons and only added point defence. This is of course the solo configuration...
Once you are ready to level up again I recommend getting the Python as it can fit more plus land on outposts. Alternatively you could get the Imperial Clipper but it cannot land on outposts.
P.S. B5 FSD yields 14 LY range with the above configuration, but I think you should invest in the best available.
This was the loadout I was using:
http://www.edshipyard.com/#/L=70X,mpW0mI0mI0mI0mI,2-6u8S7_6u4s5K8I,0AA0AA08c08c0727Re03w03w
You have to look a bit longer for good trading systems (Large pad/jump range) but these systems are there. You can achieve about 17 LY if you upgrade every module to class D and FSD to A. 216 tons capacity if you stay with 4D shields. I left out all weapons and only added point defence. This is of course the solo configuration...
Once you are ready to level up again I recommend getting the Python as it can fit more plus land on outposts. Alternatively you could get the Imperial Clipper but it cannot land on outposts.
P.S. B5 FSD yields 14 LY range with the above configuration, but I think you should invest in the best available.
This was the loadout I was using:
http://www.edshipyard.com/#/L=70X,mpW0mI0mI0mI0mI,2-6u8S7_6u4s5K8I,0AA0AA08c08c0727Re03w03w
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Well, that blows... only 17LY with an A class FSD... Blah. Max cargo is 232, right?
How much would that set me back? I'm on 17mill right now. I figured i'd need 21mill to get a decent FSD and enough cash for a full hold(3million).
Yep, get a Clipper if you got the empire rep.Bypass it and go straight into a trader spec clipper
A trade clipper will set you back 28mil with the following spec:
| [Imperial Clipper] |
| BH: 1I Lightweight Alloy |
| RB: 2A Power Plant |
| TM: 5D Thrusters |
| FH: 5A Frame Shift Drive |
| EC: 5D Life Support |
| PC: 5D Power Distributor |
| SS: 5D Sensors |
| FS: 4C Fuel Tank (Capacity: 16) |
| 7: 7E Cargo Rack (Capacity: 128) |
| 6: 6E Cargo Rack (Capacity: 64) |
| 4: 4E Cargo Rack (Capacity: 16) |
| 4: 4E Cargo Rack (Capacity: 16) |
| 3: 3E Cargo Rack (Capacity: 8) |
| 3: 3D Shield Generator |
| 2: 2E Cargo Rack (Capacity: 4) |
| 2: 2E Cargo Rack (Capacity: 4) |
| --- |
| Shield: 76,72 MJ |
| Power : 8,20 MW retracted (85%) |
| 8,20 MW deployed (85%) |
| 9,60 MW available |
| Cargo : 240 T |
| Fuel : 16 T |
| Mass : 455,3 T empty |
| 711,3 T full |
| Range : 26,13 LY unladen |
| 17,32 LY laden |
| Price : 28.439.604 CR |
| Re-Buy: 1.421.980 CR @ 95% insurance |
A trade T7 will set you back 23mil with the following spec:
| Trader |
| [Type-7 Transport] |
| BH: 1I Lightweight Alloy |
| RB: 2A Power Plant |
| TM: 5D Thrusters |
| FH: 5A Frame Shift Drive |
| EC: 4D Life Support |
| PC: 2D Power Distributor |
| SS: 3D Sensors |
| FS: 5C Fuel Tank (Capacity: 32) |
| 6: 6E Cargo Rack (Capacity: 64) |
| 6: 6E Cargo Rack (Capacity: 64) |
| 5: 5E Cargo Rack (Capacity: 32) |
| 5: 5E Cargo Rack (Capacity: 32) |
| 4: 4E Cargo Rack (Capacity: 16) |
| 4: 4D Shield Generator |
| 2: 2E Cargo Rack (Capacity: 4) |
| 2: 2E Cargo Rack (Capacity: 4) |
| --- |
| Shield: 89,07 MJ |
| Power : 8,77 MW retracted (91%) |
| 8,77 MW deployed (91%) |
| 9,60 MW available |
| Cargo : 216 T |
| Fuel : 32 T |
| Mass : 460,3 T empty |
| 708,3 T full |
| Range : 25,02 LY unladen |
| 17,39 LY laden |
| Price : 23.523.377 CR |
| Re-Buy: 1.176.169 CR @ 95% insurance |
The Clipper is faster (which makes you immune to interdictions), more nimble and carries more cargo for a mere 5mil more. Both can only land on L pads, so no visiting outposts with either of them.
The Clipper is (IMHO) actually far too good for its price tag and the T7 is FD's step child.
I just hope the T7 will get some love in the future.
Edit: On the other hand... The Clipper looks like an apple built hipster toy. Or, as another CMDR so aptly described it, like a female pleasuring device.
So the T7 got at least the looks going for it.
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I love my unshielded T7. I've done over 100m credits in her and I've never lost a ship. would use nothing else for trading.
I don't think grinding rep for the clipper is for me. I plan on going Alliance.
What's the jump difference between the Clipper and Type 7? Type 7 still has the clipper beat in this regard, surely? I'd love a good 20LY laiden freighter.
What's the jump difference between the Clipper and Type 7? Type 7 still has the clipper beat in this regard, surely? I'd love a good 20LY laiden freighter.
Well, then the ICL is not for you indeed.
Also, sorry to disappoint you, but with the trading setups I posted the ICL beats the jump range of the T7 (fully laden) by 0.07 ly... I told you the ICL is too good for its price tag
Nontheless: I flew a T7 for quite some time (wasn't interested in farming empire rep) and even with its shortcomings I actually liked my space-brick quite a lot. I will actually buy another one once I hit Tycoon and outfit it for mining.
Also, sorry to disappoint you, but with the trading setups I posted the ICL beats the jump range of the T7 (fully laden) by 0.07 ly... I told you the ICL is too good for its price tag
Nontheless: I flew a T7 for quite some time (wasn't interested in farming empire rep) and even with its shortcomings I actually liked my space-brick quite a lot. I will actually buy another one once I hit Tycoon and outfit it for mining.
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Bummer.