![]() Shielding: This is hard to evaluate right now as the shields don't seem to be working as intended. Why? Because the Sabre doesn't have any! It relies on its shields for protection, leaving only a thin outer skin to cover the hull. Advantage: Super HornetĪrmor: The clear winner of this comparison is the Super Hornet. Able to load as many as 6 weapons or as few as Three size 3 and 1 size 4, the Super Hornet has a bigger "punch" against enemies, able to deal decisive blows from afar, then move to the next target. When it comes to other weapons though, the Super Hornet has an even bigger advantage. Until then the Super Hornet has a slight advantage by being able to throw 8 missiles instead of 6. However, we are awaiting the software upgrades that may make missiles relevant again. With the countermeasures most craft mount these days, missiles are not currently effective. Therefore in this comparison, Range is a washįirepower: The Sabre can mount 6 size 2 missiles while the Super Hornet mounts 8 size 1. However, both tanks are small, and so this is only a slight advantage. Range: The Sabre has 25 percent more quantum fuel than the Super Hornet, giving it a longer range, and the ability to quantum out and then back in again and again. This means the Sabre has a terrific "top speed" and acceleration advantage, going from 0 to max in 5.88s vs the Super Hornet which does 0-max in 10.44s with the max cruise having a difference of over 150 m/s, this is a huge advantage, That said, the Super Hornet does have room for a size 4 engine, which should negate some, but not all of this issue. Speed: The Super Hornet has one Size 3 engine and is heavier than the Sabre which has two Size 3 engines. This means that the Sabre can slip on by an enemy it wants to bypass instead of having to engage it. Both have 8 size 2 thrusters, but weighing in more than 1/3 more than the Sabre, Super Hornet is just not as maneuverable. Maneuvering: This is close both on paper. One could say that function was preferred over form anytime those came into conflict. On the other hand, Anvil ships look like the piece of equipment the company is named for: a giant slab of ugly, unwieldy metal. The are lovely to look at, and whisper of death. The smooth and angular lines combine to form a pleasing form that can bring a tear to the eye of the most cynical art critic. Looks: Aegis designs their ships to be deadly works of art. So, now that the introductions are out of the way, let's begin our comparison. While the Sabre is a deadly huntress swooping in to make a quick kill, then vanish the Super Hornet is a boxer, able to mix it up in the ring, trading blow after blow, and then emerge victorious. This leaves little doubt to the purpose of this ship, meet the enemy, destroy them, and survive to fight again another day. Like the Sabre, it mounts a heavy array of weapons, but it also has heavy shields and armor. Super Hornet - An evolution of the Hornet design, the Super Hornet is bigger, stronger, and deadlier than the ship it evolves from. This ship is designed to come in from out of nowhere, savaging a target, and then disappear just as quickly, leaving damaged and dead ships in its wake. This ship is a beautiful example of the aesthetic that Aegis puts into the design of their ships. With the ability to mount four size 3 weapons, usually 227 repeaters, aka Panthers, and formidable shielding, it has become one of the top choices for both arena sim pilots and for combat pilots out in the Stanton-Crusader system. Sabre - One of the newest Aegis creations that has recently taken the market by storm. The real comparison that people have been wanting is the Super Hornet vs. You would almost think Jax was being paid by Aegis these past three weeks to highlight their ships favorably. While they will both carry two people and are considered local transport, one gets you from the ship to the port administration building without having to walk, and the other takes you around the planet. a Mustang? This is like comparing a greycat buggy to a 85X Runabout from the 890 Jump. ![]() ![]() While Jax McCleary has done a fine job of bringing awareness to people about the various types of ships out there these days, his staff has done a poor job of selecting ships to compare. ![]()
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