Star Citizen: Cutlass Black VS Freelancer Basic - Medium Size Multi Role Ships

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[@lawofthewestgaming]

NOTE: Drake Interplanetary, it's Drake interplanetary not international (hangs head in shame) Don't know what I was thinking with that one.....

[@psyjic5466]

What setup do you use, PC wise?

[@lazylime8046]

I mean, technically that's still international.

[@lawofthewestgaming]

@@lazylime8046 very true ; )

[@lazylime8046]

@@lawofthewestgaming Yep.

[@lazylime8046]

@@lawofthewestgaming Also, very well done on all of your videos! I'm looking in to getting started in SC, but currently don't have the funds to start off with the freelancer. Soon, though. ^tm Oh, and if you ever want to get a Discord server set up, just shoot me a...message...? Idk if KZbin has that feature anymore or not.

[@blacksheepboyz]

A Ship without a Toilet just turns folks into Angry Pirates. Thanks for this.

[@MDoomhammer]

toilets are overrated... get to the nearest planet with breathable atmosphere, get into hover, open the side door and take a dump :P edit: if you're feeling rebellious, get over to arccorp and take a dump on the system :P (makes you wonder if public defecation will be considered a misdemeanor :p )

[@GabrielGreedy]

you can always shit near the ramp and depressurize the deck :)

[@MrHouse93]

Cutlass will get a Shoilet soon, devs confirmed it.

[@AQDuck]

Space is your toilet! No need to push, just depressurize the suit and the shit will fly right out.

[@robertschumacher2707]

@@MDoomhammer Nah, Lorville, the place is a dump anyway.

[@serolrom]

Cuttie vs. Freelancer, no matter which one I have, I always want to be in the other one... and I don't know why!

[@robertschumacher2707]

Early in development, the Caterpillar was dubbed 'The Freelancer's evil twin.' I think that appellation fits the Cutlass much better now.

[@Reiflexx]

'The Freelancer's evil twin... more like 'Evil little brother', And if you include the Max or Mis ... It is the "Bratty baby sister'.

[@sgt_s4und3r54]

Actually they redesigned the Cutlass to specifically fit that 'evil twin' role since the Cat became so much bigger.

[@digitalnomad9985]

Prior to the advent of the Krakepillar concept, I never understood what was supposed to uniquely suit a Caterpillar for piracy support, unless other modules materialize to make it more versatile (other than the lore datum about looser background checks). It is a high capacity cargo ship, rather weakly armed and protected for its size. In the event that the pirate victim choses to fight, few targets would yield enough undamaged cargo after the battle to fill the Cat's modules. As a snub fighter carrier, it seems to work well, but that is "emergent tactics", probably not part of the design and might prove costly at that against a medium freighter's guns. I hate to give pirates ideas, but even a Privateer would be better suited as a small pirate fleet's loot hauler, unless they're hitting high letter "Hull" classes. If the Cat gets different modules, and especially if you can fly it with fewer than 4 for a maneuverability/accel boost, it will have become a real cool cat.

[@kevinishki]

Honestly I think the freelancer needs a rework to grow to match it's handling. I think the cutlass got a lot more love, and the cutlass seems bigger than the freelancer. The first wave ships need some love.

[@James-mb3je]

@@kevinishki yep, initially the lancers looked good but now i feel I'm wasting 2 LTI tokens. I want to CCU to MSR and Andromeda.

[@MrRokkit]

This is the highest quality Star Citizen video I've watched to date in terms of both content and production quality. Well done!!

[@gordonaucie8158]

I have a freelancer Max and love flying it around.

[@garycarter961]

I love cramming mine full of cargo when the aUEC is available. A sight to behold! And when I got mine I immediately shoved two Cyclones into it. My favorite thing I've done with it was to take a Cyclone on a mission and use the Cyclone to rush one of the protected bunkers with a buddy in the passenger seat. Sadly, I made it but ....he wasn't as lucky.

[@vollegaming8818]

I have one as loaner, and i literary hate its guts. cant see squat in it.

[@tictac4949]

Volle Gaming I love low viability ships not gonna lie. I wish the mercury star runner didn’t have that fancy all glass cockpit.

[@abram730]

There will be smaller sized jump points(short cuts) that it will be able to get through giving it better profit for high value runs.

[@DEFkon001]

I have to admit that I've been enjoying my Freelancer more the more time I spend with it. The cockpit view is limited but I've also spent a good deal of time sim'ing X-pane aircraft with far more restricted views. ( Boeings, Concords, SR71. ) I think the view thing will be less of an issue if and when RSI add some kind of landing radar view like Elite Dangerous. ( When the gear are down the radar switches to a 3rd person view of the ship and the ground around you and it zooms in the closer you get to the ground. )

[@istvan5674]

Law, thanks again for the "apples to apples' comparison of two of the most iconic "space pick-ups" in the game. Yes, we can compare them like Ford vs. Chevy in that each has their fans as well as detractors. Let's discuss what wasn't in your review. There are five base model ships in what I call the "40 meter class": the Drake Cutlass Black, the MISC Freelancer, the Aegis Vanguard, the Aegis Vulcan, the RSI Apollo and the Crusader Mercury. Add to that their variants and you see that it is a robust grouping of medium sized ships. All are multi-crew ships that can be solo operated. All are a mix of versatility and capability. I think that players will find that even in the late game keeping one of the 40 meter ships around as a solo/small crew runabout will be advantageous. Of those base ships, only the Drake Cutlass and MISC Freelancer are priced under $200, the former is at $100 and the latter at $110. (Note: their variants are all under $200 also but they weren't the subject of this video.) This reflects CIG's desire that they be both common and affordable ships. That being said there are some out there who say you shouldn't spend real money on any ship that costs under $200, arguing that they are better purchased in game with UEC after grinding. I disagree, having the disposable income I bought several of the 40 meter ships and though some have parted my fleet I still hold on to my Cutlass Black, Blue, Freelancer DUR and Mercury Starrunner for now. The versatility of the Cutlass Black makes it my go-to ship in SC right now. Once Star Citizen's trading game is polished then I may rethink which of the 40 meter ships I want to fly but for now the Cutty is it. Despite that I would hate to really fly any distance in a Cutlass. The lack of a toilet (lost in the rework) and no way to even warm up even a cup of noodles suck. My Herald has at those features so it isn't just because it is a Drake ship. I think there is room in the Cutty's cabin for a small head like the Herald has. Fix that feature and I'll be a Cutty fan boi for life. (At my age life is a relative term, I expect the SC universe to outlive me.)

[@ephraimawesome4447]

Its more like toyota (cutlass) vs chevy (freelancer) in this case. Because the cutlass is used by bad guys. Not saying it sucks.

[@Pliskkenn]

@@ephraimawesome4447 The Cutlass Black is definitely a Toyota Hilux IN SPAAAACE

[@prototype8137]

Oh my. You really live this sc life huh. Is it a game yet? Im personally not seeing the draw. Its like they keep focusing on ships and graphics but they dont have the foundation even working yet. The project is 9 yrs in and is in a state that leaves most of us speechless. This is a first in gaming production and although i hope this finally becomes something grand i cant help but be reserved on the intent.

[@afurryfoxuniverseofrussian8161]

@@prototype8137 you should just try it just a warning though don't use a crappy pc(like mine) and try to play the game it doesn't work at all other wise its fun but you can tell its not done im looking at you New Babbage lobby/train

[@draconusspiritus1037]

Are you thinking of adopting? I don't happen to have a rich uncle :p

[@verpine3534]

The Cutlass is a great ship, but I'm a Freelancer fan boy, so that line of ships is what I have. Great comparison video, LotW! I'd love to see you do more comparison videos of this quality.

[@vamperic]

Tbh I miss the cockpit side door was very handy. Imo they NEED to add ladders to the damn side doors

[@R.JoshField]

Or steps like on the Valkarie

[@Dewderonomy]

Loved my Cutlass Black for years, but the Freelancer is just a better ship all around, in my opinion. As soon as I can, I'm upgrading to a MIS. The Freelancer has better shields, better armor/hull/health/etc., more multi-crew options and gameplay (more beds, kitchen/bathroom, 4-seat bridge + turret), better weapons (4xS3 gimbals + 2xS2 turret vs 4xS2 gimbals + 2xS3 turret), better range, and can still take a bike along (more in the non-MIS variants). A lot of the similarities won't mean much when the Cutlass blows up in a third of the time that the Freelancer does. I think the one thing the Cutlass has going for it that the Freelancer doesn't is going to be the tractor beam, but who knows what work-arounds we might have with handtools or even auxiliary vehicles.

[@Claymore1977]

the cutlass is MUCH more agile than the freelancer though. freelancer is geared more towards defense, cutlass is better in attack roles than the freelancer. cutlass is much more fuel efficient too.

[@Dewderonomy]

@@Claymore1977 "Much" is a stretch. It isn't a fighter, so it isn't maneuvering like one and thus has to fight a Freelancer on the lancer's terms. The Cutlass cannot withstand the 4xS3s while the Freelancer absolutely can tank the Cutlass. I 100% have money down on a Freelancer in a lancer v cutty fight.

[@ripkiy4283]

@@Dewderonomy smoking crack

[@alexanderjakubowski6183]

@@ripkiy4283 lol tell me about it. The Cutlass will destroy a freelancer no problem. Especially with significant upgrades

[@leiaorgana5098]

@@Dewderonomy hey at least you can fit a ROC or 2 in the cutty.

[@TheKodiak72]

11:30... Forgot to mention the beds are escape pods.. Further adding more survivability to the crew.

[@Uneedskill]

Seeing as how they dont work right now i think it was fine he didnt

[@RobertSmith-yy5um]

@@Uneedskill they are so many things wrong with the Freelancer compared to the more refined Cutlass

[@Berdo64]

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[@danieldeming]

Freelancer DUR is my current favorite in-game ship though I'm sure I'll like it even more once the refinery and scanning station actually does something

[@-NateTheGreat]

Love your detailed reviews. I've had a Cutlass Black for years. I decided come the anniversary sale I'm going to upgrade it to a mercury star runner

[@ericwollaston5654]

LAW, you do these comparisons in an incredibly thorough manner, so much appreciated. With regards to safety in the Freelancer, the escape pods might be worth mentioning. Excellent, want more of these comparison videos!

[@danamccarthy5514]

On paper, everything says I should prefer the Freelancer, but I 've had both ships and the Cutlass Black is the one I kept. I just do not like the cockpit layout of the Freelancer.

[@fanustheron8178]

I love both these ships, similar and also different in a lot of ways. Great video again, love your work.

[@OneTwoMark]

I own the Cutlass Black and everyone has a Freelancer temporarily atm. So after flying them both out of those two I prefer the cutlass. However I want to try to freelancer max, it lookers nicer.

[@Raums]

Really enjoyed the slower pacing of this video. Very informative and beautifully edited. Great work !

[@Keihryon]

The Freelancer was originally a VTOL style craft, too. In the early days.

[@Pliskkenn]

You can see it in the advert for it. The wings move and it's beautiful. Alas, no more.

[@thedoopa3169]

Its useless. The maneuver thrusters are way better

[@slyderace]

This was a GREAT review! I think I'll go for the Cutlas as my next ship and once I get a decent crew of 3 guys to play with consistantly, I"ll get a Freelancer for 4-man jobs :) Right now I upgraded my Beginner ship for the Avenger Titan and I am going to fly it for the first time today after work :)

[@LeeAndrewVideos]

I absolutely love these comparison videos, I have many of these ships but some details I was totally unaware of, like the Freelancer being the biggest ship that can fit through the smallest jump point. Keep up the great work!

[@Aydjile]

Beautiful and informative video! Looking forward for Constellation review.

[@ThomasGreaves]

more like this please was great thank you LAWoftheWEST

[@50Stone]

Worth mentioning, the Freelancer's bunks are also escape pods.

[@Thekhajjah]

Your best review yet, brilliantly done. Looking forward to returning to the verse for a quick tour of the once my Carrack is complete, but I'll proudly flt my FL Max as well.

[@uncledaisy]

I am so happy with my Cutlass Black. It's such a good deal right now.

[@user-bb3xh4jh3c]

Same here

[@jboomhauer]

I love the info you give on the manufacturers. Makes it better and more interesting than other reviews. Great job!

[@Booozy3050]

I never even knew the tractor beam was in the cutty's back lol...thought those odd winglet things housed them. Great run down of both, I own a max and cutty but have a loaner freelancer and just got rid of a MIS with no regrets. They all have a place in my heart and excel at what they do. I'm glad I got the cutty after the rework though ,think I would've been disappointed with the old one. Although I would have loved the old freelancer and hanger max...that landing gear stairwell looked awesome.

[@Gearen]

Freelancer is cool because it remains me of the game Freelancer made by CR

[@coreyrobinson9010]

Watching this in prep for tomorrow! Time to nab a Cutlass finally

[@heartwormskillcats8357]

Pirate ship? I'm sold :)

[@metsurixd2402]

A Just in time comparison (for me, even if several months old video) I found when I was wondering how should I upgrade my fleet to the middle range. Basically both are in my queue as have certain roles both, but must start with one. Quality videos these are. Subbed.

[@devonmoreau]

what a wonderful in-depth comparison of these ships! i loved the visuals as well, these are the best views of these i’ve ever seen.

[@RSProduxx]

I always loved the Lancer right from the start... And it didn´t change :)

[@avidian888]

Freelancer Max is gonna be my starter ship, until the end of Beta. Then I'ma get couple of NPCs and start my own little fleet with the official release.

[@reck8085]

How did that go?

[@ChefboyRD253]

Smashing job! Top notch. Extremely well thought out.

[@SafetyRabbit]

Great vid! Two of the most common ships about and a lot of backers are going to be wondering about them. I find it hard to go past the MAX, but it does always irk me with the narrow front window

[@dham99]

Very quality video, thanks for taking the time to make/edit this! I've been away from SC for quite a while, since 3.2. Just started up again a few days ago (3.6) and its so much smoother. Currently I have the Avenger Titan (did the upgrade from the Aurora a while back, which i miss). But I was watching this and i thought the 'Prospector' was a variant of the FreeLancer? It looks like it anyways..but maybe not because you would have likely mentioned it considering its a very specifically tasked ship. But thats what I wanted to add to my fleet eventually since I really enjoy the desolate location cargo grabs and mostly legal money making methods..I dont have a problem making it other ways though sometimes...its possibly my Titan is stocked full of WiDow right now trying to find places to unload all of it... ^_^

[@cmdrdiamondfast1162]

I chose the Cutlass Black because it could carry a Cyclone. I love driving on the surfaces of planets and exploring. Also forgot to say great job on the video you and Morphologist are my favorite SC content creators. Keep up the great work! Also neat seeing the former look of the Cutlass before it was redone.

[@Blackout5871]

The Freelancer was my first multicrew ship. I love it so much.

[@sadtoast6122]

When you called the cuttless a "cutty" I like that I really like that "Oy we got a unmarked cutty in this system and there not responding on coms! .. Briggs hop in the turrent think we're gonna see some action!"

[@grayheadedgamer]

Fantastic video! I'm a huge Freelancer fan, but I am an undercover Cutlass fan also. You really can't go wrong with either. Thanks again for the video.

[@lawofthewestgaming]

Thanks, It's great to hear from you. I've been a follower of your channel for some time now and love the content.

[@wickedgymdudes1147]

I don’t play star citizen but this video made me more interested in it then ever. Thank you for this! You just earned a new sub❤️

[@howarddavis165]

Me too. These vids are excellent and fun.

[@Braddaddyx]

Thanks, this is a very good overview of these 2 very cool ships!

[@slim420MM]

Just picked up a Cutlass and thanks for the review.

[@-Iceray-]

You sir just earned a subrciber. I'm new to star citizen and i've been looking for videos just like this one. Great work man!

[@DaddyKoolPop]

Great...Informative comparison LAW. Thank you sir.

[@KuraIthys]

The freelancer mis always makes me think of starbug. XD I guess it's the green and yellow paint scheme... Actually the cockpit layout is also extremely reminiscent of starbug. Wouldn't surprise me if there were some hardcore Red Dwarf fans among the people that designed the Freelancer... This actually makes me wonder about design inspirations. While the ingame justification doesn't always align, and the styles certainly are nowhere near a perfect match... The freelancer makes me think of Red Dwarf... While something like the 600i makes me think of Star Trek... And as some have noted, the reclaimer is reminiscent of Aliens...

[@krizsanzarathud7133]

Really good video, great analysis and straight to the point! Excellent work!

[@hotmdmd]

What a great video, thanks for answering one of the biggest questions I had about this game. Keep up the good work.

[@russelljohnson9533]

I really like these in-depth series; please do more of these videos.

[@thefreak2211]

I'd love to see you do a similar video on the Freelancer line. Cutlass too once the Red and Blue are released.

[@matteosiefert846]

My first pledge that I made just before 2.0 dropped back in the day was the original Cutlass black. I loved it looks, it idea of it and the feeling of the whole ship. I also love the the rework but the original looks will always be my favourite. I then added a Dragonfly Yellowjacket when that went into concept and last year I ordered Greycat and a Corsair.

[@vanstry]

I have a Cutlass Black and a Freelancer Maxx. The Cutlass handles way better and has better visibility out of the cockpit. The Maxx hauls more, handles like a truck, and has lousy visibility. But I like them both. The Cutlass is more for getting into very risky places where you need weapons and handling. I use it for the smaller cargo runs. The Maxx is more for getting into places where you need greater cargo hauling and don't need as aggressive handling and firepower. BTW, each of the bunks in the Maxx function as an escape pod, according to the labeling on them. (I do hope those turret rails go away so I can fit more stuff). I'd like to see a toilet added to the Cutlass, just because it makes sense. I'd also love to see 'pallet' style load outs developed for all cargo ships that allow then to add a pallet that has things like living accommodations so you can either haul people, or set them up on planets / moons and build settlements.

[@countzero7338]

I prefer the Freelancer, the design reminds me of Firefly, but they are both really nice. I´m wondering about the Mercury as it will be a medium ship as well...

[@del132]

Same. I upgraded from a Freelancer to a Cutty, and then from a Cutty to a Mercury. I'm hoping that I made the right choice...

[@KuraIthys]

Funny. Because the freelancer mostly reminds me of Starbug from red dwarf. XD I think it's a mixture of the shape of the front of the ship, the paint scheme of the MIS (Green and yellow? Really?), and the layout of the cockpit. (4 seats, two by two... Is pretty much exactly the starbug cockpit.) Of course, starbug is completely unarmed, and given it's interior layout probably closer to something like a 600i in size and features... But it's still in the kind of territory that makes you wonder if it was some kind of inspiration for parts of the design...

[@Empirehog]

I would like a more Firefly esque ship. Freelancer is similar, but is too small to really compare, I guess the Carrack is more comparable in terms of size as a Firefly has a cockpit / bridge, sleeping quarters, a mess facility with kitchen, a medical bay with lounge, two docked shuttles, an engine room and a large cargo bay which can store at least one vehicle (as seen in Serenity). I'm sure there are more rooms that I'm forgetting about.

[@B.D.E.]

Awesome video!

[@kingmasterlord]

I'd definitely lean towards some variant of the freelancer out of the two. I love the cutlass' bigass turret tho...maybe for solo play with occasional guest gunner.

[@TheRealSimeon]

In the top down view the freelancer reminds me so much of the Normandy from Mass Effect. For that reason alone it has a special place in my heart 💙

[@wearytraveler3524]

The only thing I found missing was a bit if pricing detail! But, thanks for the info!

[@davidblalock9945]

One concept I don’t get about a lot of sci-fi game is the idea that storing liquid hydrogen in tanks is a good idea. Its specific gravity is .0708, thus water is 14.3 time more dense. Water also has a week bond to the oxygen atom, so the two are easily separated. If a ship used the radiant byproducts of fusion, an efficient method of separating the hydrogen and oxygen can be implemented. This would allow 14.3 times the fuel to be carried aboard ship, eliminating issues with hydrogen embrittlement, and resulting a longer service life and duration of the vessel.

[@Robocline]

I have been considering upgrading one of my base ships to a cutlass but I haven't done it so far. I have a Freelancer base and a max I also have a Reliant Kore. My aim in Star Citizen was to start a space trucking company. Eventually I plan to buy some of the giant haulers from the hull series but for now I just wanted to play with vehicles I could actually use in game. I have several other ships but they were just things I got to play with so I may upgrade some of them in the future.

[@JesseKazam]

What an amazing video! Content like this gets me so hype for this game!

[@KlausbergerYT]

Like the style of this Video. Pretty calm, almost "lounge" like. Good voice. Keep it coming 👍👍!

[@PiratesArmy]

Thx ! Good and detailed video for all who think about buy one of this ships

[@BerraLJ]

I love my black, bought it so got the skin from the last event, it looks great in white and gold. Nice fighting ability and plenty of cargo space, 20 less than the Freelancer but i feel the Freelancer is bit less nimble if attacked.

[@Rattler808]

after using both ships for a long time i keep going to the freelancer. dual shield generators and four size 3 guns on turrets that behave like gimballed guns, clear winner for single player non pvp (and even pvp! ive won a few). mount 4 quarrelers and they hit from 3800 meters out, you'll be sniping those claim jumpers ezpz. XL1 for qt drive, snowpack or coolcores for coolers, fr76/rampart for shields, genoa power plant.

[@jlaroche0]

Thanks man: The Cutlass Black seems to be in my future. Mainly because the Freelancer handles like a flying bathtub. No. Thank. You. ;)

[@positivityboi1232]

Bath :)

[@Tigs2]

Incredibly well considered depth of content. All you need to know about either of these ships prior to buying. A more technical version of ‘The Pilot’ from Elite Dangerous. Top Job.

[@slackerpope]

Excellent video. Please do more ship vs ship videos like this one.

[@Whiskeyagogo519]

Love the side doors on the cutlass

[@BasslimeRex]

Good comparison. Looking at them side by side, I reckon the Freelancer needs to be increased in size slightly. The living area would be really cramped for 4 crew, and a full cargo area blocks access to the components. It looks tiny next to the new Cutlass too.

[@HTKCsoitpasdeg]

Great writting, pro quality vid ! Keep it up dude :)

[@JagHiroshi]

Both are amazing ships. I prefer the Cutlass myself but either will serve you well.

[@XplicitBF]

I’m new to the game and trying to choose my 2nd ship to buy during invictus. Thanks for your point and the backstory and lore you added was cool

[@Yuushiboy]

Awesome comparison. There is one more thing with the Freelancer that has a quite big impact on the negative side, the small view out from the cockpit (wind shield). To set her down safely on the ground without any assistance from the outside, like 3rd person view, is a real pain especially now with the new VTOL mode. Right now, with the new economy system, its hard to get by as a trucker. The risk vs time vs profit is not as it used to be. Now its a much higher risk cause you need to land more often trying to sell your cargo which makes a big fat truck like this a sitting duck on the ground and with all that space, 120 units, well to fill her up which is the only way to earn some serious cash makes it a high risk to loose the whole cargo and lots of cash. Running delivery missions and pick up 4 or more packages, go long distance (as the Freelancer is made for) and deliver, pick up 4 or more back, its no risk of loosing cash and has quite a big profit. I did not buy the Freelancer Max to put some small packages in it, and to do combat missions, she is not agile enough. They need to tweak this economy systems cause of now, I cant see any use for doing cargo with her but it feels like we have become merged together, I know her, she knows me even if we fight once in a while but thats how a relation ship is ;) ♥

[@hansyolo8277]

I actually miss the side door by the pilot seats. If they kept that, you're be able to get to the top of the ship from there, would could be pretty cool It's also worth noting that the Freelancer currently has just under 44k shield health, whereas the Cutlass only has 14k shield health.

[@jalakor]

Now I kinda wish the Freelancer had the VTOL engine bits that it had in the commercial video they released a while back. Could be useful, and if you could ever flip the engines or whatever, just imagine the maneuvers you could make!

[@deadlydragon]

Amazing work and info! Thanks man!

[@JeRuJoHn1994]

Well done and super informative, thank you!! I'm buying both lol

[@jefferynotz6393]

Thanks for this video mate! I'm still building my PC for this game but you've provided me with all the information that I need to decide on my first ship...I choose the Freelancer.

[@vulcan4d]

I didn't know the Cutty could have a tractor beam. Awesome!

[@matse9375]

I always enjoy your videos, keep them coming 😁

[@Drakior]

That video at roughly 26:00 shows the Freelancer with Vtol ability, and earlier with the ability to fire both weapons opposite of each other... when would this be possible? Also I do think the Freelancer should be about a meter wider and the turret points retracted, would make things so much easier.

[@solarasolarwind4323]

I'm just content enjjoying my Glass of White Zinfandel while Gazing at the Stars and being Moved by an Opera Singer as my 890Jump Endlessly and Gracefully Somersaults Freely in orbit around a Colorful Planet!

[@Uglybob53]

Very informative and helpful to new people.

[@Whippets]

This was fascinating and so well done.

[@nickosmann8178]

cant wait to test out the max!

[@KarnageKollectibles]

I love love love the look of the freelancer. Once it gets its gold pass it’s going to be a beast.

[@declan2751]

Now we just need a comparison with the mercury once it becomes available

[@MarkSeve]

Excellent review and analysis.

[@Ryecrash617]

great objective comparison.

[@TheNightshotBR]

I have a Cutlass Black and a FL MAX. Love them both.

[@graphite7473]

You can easily fit a P52 Merlin in a Freelancer Max. It has to have the gear down, which folds the wings, and beware that re-logging on the bed loads the Merlin with gear up, and so far it always breaks one, the other or both wings. So it's only really useful within a single play session.

[@vicsid9606]

Nicely done!

[@dmitrit.4862]

I like both ships but I chose the Cutlass Black for it's better maneuverability and bigger storage space. For those who plan to get the Cutlass Black: Keep in mind that it has a weak shield generator (with 14,584 hp) + the powerplant is also rather weak in my opinion so you'll have to replace those two when installing a much more powerful shield generator (I went with the FR-76 which gave me additional 10,000hp) and the Bolide powerplant. For Quantum Drive I'd pick the Crossfield.

[@timothyj.moulton9907]

1st! The cutlass is an overrated death trap! Great video.

[@dariuslinen2985]

Timothy J. Moulton overrated is an understatement

[@Nemoticon]

Nah, it's never the ship and ALWAYS the pilot

[@Sarsour_]

awesome comparison!

[@redrafashiro]

Wraps for small ships would be cool I could do a Raynor Rebels wrap on this one SC2 ftw

[@stanonly28]

great overview