Hardpoints
Utilities
Subsystems
Core
Optional Internals
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| Good | Not Good |
|---|
| Its picture appears under “combat” in the Elite Dangerous dictionary. | It’s a ship with a learning curve. Drifts a fair amount when maneuvering. More pips in ENG will help, but FA-On flight can be frustrating compared to its reputation. |
| One of two medium ships with a huge hardpoint. | The hardpoint mix is mildly suboptimal for PvE despite having a huge hardpoint available. You’re either wasting medium hardpoints on utility weapons or you’re forgoing useful experimentals. |
| Enormous shields for its size, especially with Prismatic shields. | It’s difficult to do roles that aren’t combat due to lack of optional slots. |
| Once you learn FA-Off flying you’ll get the best out of this ship. | Frameshift jump range is terrible. |
| The pinnacle of PvP combat participation, period. | Once your shields are gone it’s time to leave. |
| The cockpit chair is offset to the right which can be very off-putting. |
| The Python Mk II has comparable maneuverability and firepower but is easier to fly, albeit with a slightly lower performance ceiling depending on the pilot. |
hardpoint Notes
| Size | Number | Notes |
|---|
| Huge | 1 | Ventral and central. |
| Medium | 4 | Two are dorsal and slightly laterally displaced, easier to aim. Two are dorsal and laterally displaced. |
| Suggested Hardpoint Convergence Groups: 1H2M using the inner mediums. 2M on either side. |
Role Ratings
| AX Combat | Viable |
| AX Support | Inconceivable! |
| BGS | Doable |
| Bulk Trade | Inconceivable! |
| Core Mining | Inconceivable! |
| CZ Combat (PvE) | Ideal |
| Exploration | Doable |
| Jumpship | Inconceivable! |
| Laser Mining | Inconceivable! |
| Mats Collector | Inconceivable! |
| Passenger Boat | Inconceivable! |
| Powerplay | Doable |
| PvP Combat | Ideal |
| Racing | Doable |
| Rares Trade | Inconceivable! |
| Res/CNB Combat (PvE) | Ideal |
| Search and Rescue | Inconceivable! |
| Taxi | Inconceivable! |