Type-8 Transporter
The Type-8 Transporter is a medium ship manufactured by Lakon Spaceways.[1] This freighter has lots of cargo space and it's very speedy with an optimized FSD (SCO).[2] Early access started on 7 August 2024.[3][4] It will be available for credits on 28 November 2024.[5]
Overview
Lakon Spaceways calls it the premier medium-sized trade vessel.[1] It is specifically designed for cargo hauling with a maximum capacity of 406 tonnes.[3] It has retractable engine since it barely fits on a medium landing pad of outposts and starports.[3]
It has a notable jump range of 17.55 ly (default), 24.68 ly (upgraded).[1] The Type-8's cutting-edge hull stress capacity and interlaced polymer drive insulation makes it optimized for Frame Shift Drive (SCO).[1]
It fills a gap between the Type-7 Transporter and the Type-9 Heavy. However, it can also be used as a multi-purpose ship. It's better than a Python for trade and the capacity is almost as big as an Anaconda.[3]
Its industrial design has 2 prongs (arms) in the front with 2 small hardpoints that are visible when deployed. The cockpit has 1 pilot seat and is similar to the Type-7 and the Type-9.
It's slower than a Python Mk II with FSD (SCO), but more fuel efficient and heat resistant.[3] This makes it better at long-distance range while going super fast with a stable SCO. Maneuverability is decent, but does not outclass a Fer-de-Lance or a Python Mk II.[3]
It has 6 hardpoints: 5 small, 1 medium.[3] the medium hardpoint is underneath at the back behind the cargo bay. There are 9 optional internals: 1x size 1, 1x size 2, 1x size 4, 2x size 5, 3x size 6, 1x size 7.[3] Core internals: powerplant, thrusters, FSD and the fuel tank are size 5.[3] Life support and sensors are size 3.[3] The power distributor is a size 4.[3]
Multirole builds
While it's primarily a medium freighter, this ship can be modified for secondary roles: mining and exploration.
Freighter
Remove the shield for 406 units of cargo capacity.[6] Or 374 units with a Class 5 shield.[6] Drag drives give it a boost speed of 479 with full cargo and 530 when empty.[6]
Mining
With some engineering, the Type-8 can be a competent mining rig and a 26 ly jump range. Equipping it with:[6]
- 7E Cargo,
- 6E Cargo
- 3 x 5A collector limpet controller
- 5A Shield
- 3A Prospector Limpet Controller
- 2A Refinery
- Detailed Surface Scanner
Abrasion blaster, sub-surface and seismic chargers. Engineered jump range of 26 ly with SCO makes it rather quick. Overcharged power plant, dirty drag drives, weapons-focused distributor with a cluster capacitors.[6]
Explorer
An exploration build is possible by engineering the frame shift drive for range with:[6]
- Class 5 guardian FSD drive booster for a 50 ly range
- Auto Field-Maintenance Unit
- Repair limpet controller
- 4 SRVs
- 7A Fuel Scoop
Purchase Locations
| System | Station | Date Seen | Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - |
Outfitting
- Main article: Outfitting
All ships are highly customisable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the Type-8 Transporter.
| Category | Default System | Default Rating | Default Class | Max Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Hardpoint | Pulse Laser | -- | -- | -- |
| Pulse Laser | -- | -- | -- | |
| -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| Medium Hardpoint | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Utility Mount | Empty | -- | -- | -- |
| Empty | -- | -- | -- | |
| Empty | -- | -- | -- | |
| Empty | -- | -- | -- | |
| Bulkheads | Lightweight Alloys | -- | -- | -- |
| Reactor Bay | Power Plant | -- | 5 | -- |
| Thrusters Mounting | Thrusters | -- | 5 | -- |
| Frame Shift Drive Housing | Frame Shift Drive (SCO) | -- | 5 | -- |
| Environment Control | Life Support | -- | 3 | -- |
| Power Coupling | Power Distributor | -- | 4 | -- |
| Sensor Suite | Sensors | -- | 3 | -- |
| Fuel Store | Fuel Tank [x32] | -- | 5 | -- |
| Internal Compartments | Cargo Rack | E | 7 | 7 |
| Cargo Rack | E | 5 | 6 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 6 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 6 | |
| Cargo Rack | E | 4 | 5 | |
| Shield generator | E | 4 | 5 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 4 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 2 | |
| Supercruise assist | E | 1 | 1 | |
| (PAS) | I | 1 | 1 |
* (L) = Loaned Module
- [x#] = Capacity
- (PAS) = Reserved solely for the Planetary Approach Suite or Advanced Planetary Approach Suite
Development
Frontier announced that this ship will be added with a free update in 2024. While the Python Mk II is a variant, the Type-8 is a brand new ship. It's inspired by the concept designs for Alien by the artist Ronald Ray Cobb (Ron Cobb, 1937–2020).[2]
Release
The Type-8's early-access release for ARX was released on the 7th of August 2024.[4] The early access Type-8 standard version (default yellow skin) costs 16,520 ARX.[6] The Type-8 Stellar Edition with a ship kit, red & black skin, a-rated (not engineered) costs 33,000 ARX.[6] The free version for in-game credits will be released on 28th November, 2024.[6]
Video
Gallery
Type-8 WIP 1
Type-8 WIP 2
Type-8 WIP 3
Type-8 WIP 4
Type-8 base version
ED Type-8 Update
References
- 1 2 3 4 Elite Dangerous website - Type-8 Transporter - 1 August 2024. Archived url.
- 1 2 Elite Dangerous - Frontier Unlocked Highlight - Type-8 - 30 May 2024
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 F1 Manager 24 mechanical failures and Elite Dangerous Type 8 in game | Frontier Unlocked #6 - 26 June 2024
- 1 2 Elite Dangerous - Type-8 - Facebook - 31 July 2024
- ↑ Frontier Unlocked #10 - Twitch - 27 October 2024
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 TYPE 8: The Multirole Freighter, Hauling, Mining & Exploration Tested - The Buur Pit - 8 August 2024
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