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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
| − | + | The Wyvern was an attempt to combine a larger trading ship with a faster multiple-role craft, and it was an attempt that nearly worked. What the designers ended up with was a craft that had almost enough cargo room to be a trading ship, and almost enough speed and kick to be a combat craft. It may have fallen between two stools in many people’s eyes, but to others it acts as a great all-rounder. | |
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== Notable Features == | == Notable Features == | ||
== Disadvantages == | == Disadvantages == | ||
Slow | Slow | ||
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== Verdict == | == Verdict == | ||
Absolutely no contender for the [[Asp Explorer]]. The Wyvern packs a few more tons, but is much, much slower. Avoid. | Absolutely no contender for the [[Asp Explorer]]. The Wyvern packs a few more tons, but is much, much slower. Avoid. | ||
[[Category:FFE]] | [[Category:FFE]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:54, 20 April 2022
| Wyvern Explorer | |
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| Maximum gross mass | 35t |
| Empty mass | 183t |
| Payload | 148t |
| Main thruster accel | 13.1g |
| Retro thruster accel | 6g |
| Gun mountings | 2 |
| Missiles | 2 |
| Crew | 3 |
| Hyperdrive ranges | Class 2:6.55 Class 3:14.75 Class 4:26.22 |
| Standard drive | Class 3 |
| Fuel scoop | yes |
Overview
The Wyvern was an attempt to combine a larger trading ship with a faster multiple-role craft, and it was an attempt that nearly worked. What the designers ended up with was a craft that had almost enough cargo room to be a trading ship, and almost enough speed and kick to be a combat craft. It may have fallen between two stools in many people’s eyes, but to others it acts as a great all-rounder.
Notable Features
Disadvantages
Slow
Verdict
Absolutely no contender for the Asp Explorer. The Wyvern packs a few more tons, but is much, much slower. Avoid.
