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05-30-2007, 09:55 AM, (This post was last modified: 05-31-2007, 01:44 PM by H-sie.)
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X85 "Stinger" Civilian Very Heavy Fighter

Ship type: Very Heavy Fighter
Gun/Turrets Mounts: 6/1
Armor: 10400
Cargo Space: 80
Max Class: 10
Aditional Equipment: M, CM, CD/T

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Todays topic is the Stinger.

The Stinger is a Very Heavy Fighter, and as with most Very Heavy's, it have 6 guns and 1 turret. So far, fairly average, but if you think about it, that's great! There are four slots for Class 10 guns, two for Class 9 and one Class 5 turret space.

The ship itself looks as if it has been chucked together by Junkers. It's like the Junkers said, "I know! Lets destroy our rubbish CSV's and make something beautiful!" And I completely agree. It looks rough around the edges, but thats what gives it it's beauty. The actual shape of the ship is loverly! Ok, look at a picture of the Stinger. Now squint and imagine your looking at an Eagle. Doesn't it look just like it? (Note: Do this to just about any ship and it works).

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For a Very Heavy Fighter, it's got great turning. Anyone ever been in a Sabre? Well, if you have, you will know that going against Light Fighters who know what their doing is difficult. They'll just hide behind you, wait 'till you've turned (which takes a good bit of an hour), then fly off behind you again and attack.
Not going to happen with the Stinger! It's turning abillity is great! Maybe not as good as an Eagles, but I think this ship looks better, so that makes up for it.

This ship is a great all-rounder. It's cargo hold is very good for any fighter. 80. You could hold a fair amount of enemy pilots in there. And yes, I would deffinatly use this ship. True, I am a Sabre guy, but this ship just embarasses it. Good turning, good weapons, good cargo hold, good looks... Only thing it's not as good as the Sabre is, is armor. Just a mear 10400. Not as good, but still, not bad.

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Another downside, I'm afraid, is the turret. Although, yes, there is a turret; it's at the back of the ship. On of the main reasons why I love the Sabre, is because it's all weapons. No stratigic turret placing, but just shear power. The Stinger's turret is on the back of the ship, so when firing normally, the turrets don't fire. I'm a simple fighter and I don't like to use Turret Mode. If anyone goes behind me, I'd rather turn and face them other than showing off that I have a secret at the back of my ship.

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So this ship is a good fighting ship. It could get you out of difficult situations. I have to hand it to the GMG and IMG, they have done a great thing here. This is one of the best Very Heavy Fighters out there, and if you get the chance, I would advise using it.

My Rating: 82%

(For an added bonus, there is an attachment of me flying around a Zoner's base, showing off the turning abillity of the Stinger)

Here's another added bonus!

I managed to ask around a bit, and look what I go ahold of! The Stinger's blue prints!

http://discoverygc.com/forums/index.php?ac...msg&id=2386

I have a contact who may be able to get their hands on more blue-prints, so stay tuned!

Freelancer Independant Ship Journalist
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Top Gear - by H-sie - 05-29-2007, 02:32 PM
Top Gear - by H-sie - 05-29-2007, 03:02 PM
Top Gear - by H-sie - 05-29-2007, 04:10 PM
Top Gear - by Exile - 05-29-2007, 06:56 PM
Top Gear - by Exile - 05-29-2007, 07:44 PM
Top Gear - by H-sie - 05-30-2007, 09:55 AM

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