Difference between revisions of "Mantis"
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== Overview == |
== Overview == |
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| − | Designed by Mic Turner of [[Turner Class]] fame and manufactured by AAAI the Mantis is a medium to large cargo ship commonly seen plying [[Alliance]] and [[Federation]] space. |
+ | Designed by Mic Turner of [[Turner Class]] fame and manufactured by AAAI the Mantis is a medium to large cargo ship commonly seen plying [[Alliance]] and [[Federation]] space. The Mantis has good performance for its size and its multiple laser and missile mountings allow it to survive in hostile space. |
== Notable Features == |
== Notable Features == |
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| + | The Mantis has a distinctive sphere towards the rear of the ship. |
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== Disadvantages == |
== Disadvantages == |
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| + | Although large the Mantis does not compare in size to the larger [[Panther Clipper]] and [[Griffin]]. |
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== Verdict == |
== Verdict == |
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| + | A good medium large trader or very large taxi and delivery ship. |
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Latest revision as of 09:17, 25 December 2006
| Mantis Transport | |
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| Maximum gross mass | 166t |
| Empty mass | 915t |
| Payload | 749t |
| Main thruster accel | 6g |
| Retro thruster accel | 3g |
| Gun mountings | 4 |
| Missiles | 8 |
| Crew | 8 |
| Hyperdrive ranges | Class 4:5.24 Class 5:8.19 Class 6:11.80 Class 7:16.06 |
| Standard drive | Class 6 |
| Fuel scoop | yes |
Overview
Designed by Mic Turner of Turner Class fame and manufactured by AAAI the Mantis is a medium to large cargo ship commonly seen plying Alliance and Federation space. The Mantis has good performance for its size and its multiple laser and missile mountings allow it to survive in hostile space.
Notable Features
The Mantis has a distinctive sphere towards the rear of the ship.
Disadvantages
Although large the Mantis does not compare in size to the larger Panther Clipper and Griffin.
Verdict
A good medium large trader or very large taxi and delivery ship.
