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This is to show the advantages and disadvantages between a Fer De Lance and a Python using a budget of 60 million credits and having purchased the ships at places where theyre sold for discount

This id for those who are currently deciding whether to purchase a python or an FDL. Good luck.

Budget: 60,000,000

[Python]

L: 3E/G Pulse Laser

M: 2F/G Pulse Laser

U: 0A Shield Booster

U: 0B Kill Warrant Scanner

BH: 1I Lightweight Alloy

RB: 7D Power Plant

TM: 6E Thrusters

FH: 5B Frame Shift Drive

EC: 4E Life Support

PC: 7E Power Distributor

SS: 6E Sensors

FS: 5C Fuel Tank (Capacity: 32)

6: 6E Cargo Rack (Capacity: 64)

6: 6B Shield Generator

5: 5C Fuel Tank (Capacity: 32)

5: 5D Hull Reinforcement Package

3: 3A Shield Cell Bank

2: 1E Standard Docking Computer

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SpdU : 187 KMs

SpdL : 186 KMs

SpdB : 304 KMs

Bfrq : 19.0

Shield: 519.24 MJ

Armor : 708 AR

Dps : 18 Dmg

Power : 17.00 MW retracted (76%)

22.56 MW deployed (100%)

22.50 MW available

Cargo : 128 T

Fuel : 64 T

Mass : 730.3 T empty

922.3 T full

Range : 12.84 LY unladen

11.06 LY laden

Price : 59,280,113 CR

Re-Buy: 2,964,006 CR @ 95% insurance

Budget: 60,000,000

[Fer-de-Lance]

H: 4B/G Cannon

M: 2F/G Pulse Laser

M: 2F/G Multi-cannon

U: 0B Shield Booster

U: 0C Shield Booster

U: 0C Kill Warrant Scanner

U: 0C Frame Shift Wake Scanner

BH: 1I Lightweight Alloy

RB: 5A Power Plant

TM: 5E Thrusters

FH: 4A Frame Shift Drive

EC: 4E Life Support

PC: 6C Power Distributor

SS: 4E Sensors

FS: 3C Fuel Tank (Capacity: 8)

5: 5A Shield Generator

4: 4C Fuel Tank (Capacity: 16)

2: 2A Shield Cell Bank

1: 1E Standard Docking Computer

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SpdU : 243 KMs

SpdL : 243 KMs

SpdB : 355 KMs

Bfrq : 15.9

Shield: 729.79 MJ

Armor : 405 AR

Dps : 18 Dmg

Power : 15.19 MW retracted (74%)

20.30 MW deployed (100%)

20.40 MW available

Cargo : 0 T

Fuel : 40 T

Mass : 417.1 T empty

457.1 T full

Range : 12.67 LY unladen

12.67 LY laden

Price : 59,676,392 CR

Re-Buy: 2,983,820 CR @ 95% insurance

[Comparison]

FDL

Turn : 6 / ( /0 )

SpdU : 243 KMs + ( +56 KMs )

SpdL : 243 KMs + ( +57 KMs )

SpdB : 355 KMs + ( +51 KMs )

Bfrq : 15.9 + ( -3.1 )

Shield: 729.79 MJ + ( +210.55 MJ )

Armor : 405 AR - ( -303 AR )

Dps : 18 Dmg / ( /0 )

Power : 15.19 MW retracted (74%) + ( -2% )

20.30 MW deployed (100%) / ( /0% )

20.40 MW available - ( -2.10 MW )

Cargo : 0 T - ( -128 T )

Fuel : 40 T - ( -24 T )

Mass : 417.1 T empty - ( -313.2 T )

457.1 T full - ( -465.2 T )

Range : 12.67 LY unladen - ( -0.17 LY )

12.67 LY laden * ( +1.61 LY )

Price : 59,676,392 CR - ( +396,279 CR )

Re-Buy: 2,983,820 CR @ 95% insurance - ( +19,814 CR )

Python

Turn : 6 / ( /0 )

SpdU : 187 KMs - ( -56 KMs )

SpdL : 186 KMs - ( -57 KMs )

SpdB : 304 KMs - ( -51 KMs )

Bfrq : 19.0 - ( +3.1 )

Shield: 519.24 MJ - ( -210.55 MJ )

Armor : 708 AR + ( +303 AR )

Dps : 18 Dmg / ( /0 )

Power : 17.00 MW retracted (76%) - ( +2% )

22.56 MW deployed (100%) / ( /0% )

22.50 MW available + ( +2.10 MW )

Cargo : 128 T + ( +128 T )

Fuel : 64 T + ( +24 T )

Mass : 730.3 T empty + ( +313.2 T )

922.3 T full + ( +465.2 T )

Range : 12.84 LY unladen + ( +0.17 LY )

11.06 LY laden - ( -1.61 LY )

Price : 59,280,113 CR + ( -396,279 CR )

Re-Buy: 2,964,006 CR @ 95% insurance + ( -19,814 CR )

Reguarding these statistics we can conclude that on a budget

of 60,000,000 Credits, the Python can be outfitted to an almost

advantagous degree in comparison with the Fer De Lance.

The Turning speed of both ships is equal, the only modifier

being the speed, Meaning the FDL can turn quicker.

The Speed of the FDL is also much greater than the Python.

The FDL can also equip greater shielding, proving that it

can hold its own well in combat when the shields are on.

The Armor of the python is largely greater than the FDL,

great for survival when the shields are depleted.

The damage output of both "outfitted as shown" ships is

equal, depending on if the cannon on the FDL is on target.

Power consumption on the python is more than the FDL, however

the Python has more overall power.

Cargo and Fuel capacity on the python are also largely greater

than the FDL ( as currently equipped ) however if the FDL is

equipped to carry cargo and less fuel, the maximum it can reach

is 36T and 8T of fuel.

The Mass of the python is much higher than the FDL, this means

that ships attempting to escape will have a harder time charging

their FSD when the python is on tail. However this does counter

the speed of the ship.

The jump range of the python is again greater than the FDL

unladen, however less so when laden.

Within budget the python is cheaper than the fdl and also

has a much lower Re-Buy cost.

In Conclusion, the Python is better quited for slow pursuit

in bounty hunting, it can output heavy damage while keeping

itself well protected with its high shields and armor,

Despite its advantagous combat role, it can also be used as a

trading vessel while keeping the same loadout, allowing hauls

of up to 200k -300k Credits per run.

The FDL is far greater than the Python when it comes to speed

and handling, making it a much better fast pursuit bounty hunter,

its shields are great for taking on multiple enemies at once,

possible 3 - 4 alone, whereas the Python may only be able to

handle 2 - 3. What it makes great for in speed and survivability,

it loses in multirole capability and jump range.

Overall, its really personal taste, no ship is CLEARLY better

than the other, speed is an extremely important benefactor in

elite dangerous so if thats what you need, use the FDL, however

is you tend to do hours of bounty hunting then head of for a few

missions, the python would be a good choice.

This paper is written entirely with statistics,

i have no experiance flying either ships and have

no sway towards one more than another.

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