A pilot's spacecraft is the primary way a player character will interact with the Star Citizen universe. Spacecraft are available in a large variety of sizes and vary in what roles they are best suited for.
Spacecraft configuration
Spacecraft can be reconfigured by upgrading and replacing various components. There are three broad categories of components:
- Engine: Engine components affect the ship's speed, maneuverability, and available energy.
- Upgrade modules: Includes components that are not part of the engine system and which do not mount on a hardpoint.
- They include but may not be limited to enhanced cargo holds, internal bulkheads, avionics upgrades, refinery tools, gun capacitors, jump drives, and shield generators.
- Hardpoint systems: Usually weapons, hardpoint systems are external modules mounted on hardpoints.
- In addition to weapons, hardpoint systems include tractor beams, radar pods, drop tanks, additional ammunition, and special scanners.
Spacecraft manufacturers
Several companies compete in the mass production of spacecraft. The better-known ones are:
- Aegis Dynamics
- Anvil Aerospace
- Consolidated Outland
- Drake Interplanetary
- Musashi Industrial & Starflight Concern
- Origin Jumpworks GmbH
- Roberts Space Industries
Known spacecraft specs
Model | Manufacturer | Varients | Mass (empty) | Cargo Capacity | Crew (max) | Focus | Primary Engines | Thrusters | Power Plant | Hardpoints | Shield | Additional Equipment |
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Gladius | Aegis Dynamics | 16,000 KG | 0 freight units | 1 | Short-range Patrol Fighter | 2 x TR2 | 8 x TR1 | 1 x S2 | 3 x S1, 2 x S2 | 1 x S3 | ||
Redeemer | Aegis Dynamics | 42,000 KG | ? freight units | 5 | Gunship | 2 x TR5 | 12 x TR2 | 1 x S6 | 2 x S2, 3 x S3 | 1 x S6 | ||
Avenger | Aegis Dynamics | 13,400 KG | 32 freight units | 1 | Interceptor/Interdiction | 1 x TR5 | 8 x TR1 | 1 x S3 | 2 x S2, 2 x S3, 1 x S5 | 1 x S3 | Prisoner Transport Pods | |
Retaliator | Aegis Dynamics | 65,100 KG | 720 freight units | 8 | Long-Range Bomber | 2 x TR5, 8 x TR4 | 8 x TR2 | 1 x S6 | N/A | 1 x S6 | Coming Soon | |
Idris | Aegis Dynamics | -M | 1,610,110 KG | 860 freight units | 10 | Frigate | 8 x TR5 | 8 x TR3 | 2 x TBD | 9 x S5 | 1 x TBD | Marauder Jump Engine |
Idris | Aegis Dynamics | -P | 1,600,110 KG | 1720 freight units | 10 | Frigate | 8 x TR5 | 8 x TR3 | 1 x TBD | 8 x S5 | 1 x TBD | Marauder Jump Engine |
Reclaimer | Aegis Dynamics | 600,000 KG | 2500 freight units | 5 | Salvage | 6 x TR5 | 8 x TR3 | 2 x S6 | 3 x S5, 4 x TBD | 1 x S6 | Marauder Jump Engine | |
Hornet | Anvil Aerospace | F7A | 22,933 KG | 0 freight units | 1 | Military Close Support | 1 x TR4 | 8 x TR2 | 1 x S4 | 2 x S1, 2 X S2, 2 x S4 | 1 x S4 | |
Hornet | Anvil Aerospace | F7C | 21,949 KG | 16 freight units | 1 | Civilian Close Support | 1 x TR4 | 8 x TR2 | 1 x S3 | 3 x S1, 3 X S2, 2 x S4 | 1 x S4 | Stor-All Big Box (model H) |
Hornet | Anvil Aerospace | F7C-S (Ghost) | 22,371 KG | 0 freight units | 1 | Infiltration | 1 x TR4 | 8 x TR2 | 1 x S3 | 3 x S1, 3 X S2, 2 x S4 | 1 x S4 | SwheerSteel armor refit |
Hornet | Anvil Aerospace | F7C-R (Tracker) | 22,371 KG | 0 freight units | 1 | Scout/Command and Control | 1 x TR4 | 8 x TR2 | 1 x S3 | 3 x S1, 3 X S2, 2 x S4 | 1 x S4 | Long Look Radar |
Hornet | Anvil Aerospace | F7C-M (Super) | 22,933 KG | 0 freight units | 1 | Space Superiority | 1 x TR4 | 8 x TR2 | 1 x S4 | 3 x S1, 3 X S2, 2 x S4 | 1 x S4 | Leaper Jump Engine |
Gladiator | Anvil Aerospace | 11,005 KG | 0 freight units | 2 | Carrier-based Bomber | 2 x TR4 | 8 x TR2 | 1 x S4 | 3 x TBD | 1 x S4 | Coming Soon | |
Carrack | Anvil Aerospace | 74,945 KG | 230 freight units | 4 | Exploration | 4 x TR4 | 12 x TR2 | 1 x S5 | 3 x TBD | 1 x S5 | ||
Merchantman | Banu | 811,395 KG | 6000 freight units | 8 | Trade | 3 x TR5 | 12 x TR3 | 1 x S6 | 3 x TBD | 1 x S7 | Coming Soon | |
Mustang | Consolidated Outland | Starter | 11,000 KG | 0 freight units | 1 | Starter | 2 x TR2 | 6 x TR1 | 1 x S3 | 2 x S2, 1 x TBD | 1 x S2 | Coming Soon |
Mustang | Consolidated Outland | Omega | 11,003 KG | 0 freight units | 1 | Racing | 2 x TBD | 6 x TBD | 1 x TBD | 3 x TBD | 1 x TBD | |
Herald | Drake Interplanetary | 18,000 KG | 0 freight units | 2 | Info Runner | 2 x TR3 | 8 x TR1 | 1 x S3 | 3 x S1 | 1 x S3 | Jump Drive | |
Cutlass | Drake Interplanetary | Red | 36,000 KG | 120 freight units | 4 | Serach & Rescue | 2 x TR4 | 4 x TR3, 8 x TR1 | 1 x S4 | 3 x S3 | 1 x S4 | Secure Plus Docking Collar, Suregrip Tractor Turret, Long Range Scanner, AutoDoc Medical Facilites |
Cutlass | Drake Interplanetary | Black | 33,000 KG | 150 freight units | 3 | Militia/Patrol | 2 x TR4 | 4 x TR3, 8 x TR1 | 1 x S4 | 1 x S3, 2 x S2, 3 x S3 | 1 x S4 | Secure Docking Collar, Suregrip Tractor Turret |
Cutlass | Drake Interplanetary | Blue | 36,000 KG | 120 freight units | 3 | Police | 2 x TR4 | 4 x TR3, 8 x TR1 | 1 x S4 | 1x S1, 2 x S2, 3 x S3 | 1 x S5 | Secure Plus Docking Collar, Suregrip Tractor Turret |
Caterpillar | Drake Interplanetary | 84,516 KG | 3200 freight units | 5 | Transport | 2 x TR5 | 8 x TR2 | 1 x S5 | 2 x TBD, 4 x S4 | 1 x S5 | Model III Tractor | |
P-52 Merlin | Kruger Intergalactic | Constellation Short Range | 4,000 KG | 0 freight units | 1 | Short Range | 3 x TR3 | 8 x TR1 | 1 x S1 | 2 x S1, 1 x S3 | 1 x S2 | |
Freelancer | Musashi Industrial & Starflight Concern | 26,000 KG | 168 freight units | 2 | Mercantile | 2 x TR5 | 8 x TR2 | 1 x S5 | 1 x S1, 4 x S2, 2 x S3 | 1 x S5 | Leaper Jump Engine | |
Freelancer | Musashi Industrial & Starflight Concern | DUR | 28,000 KG | 148 freight units | 2 | Exploration | 2 x TR5 | 8 x TR2 | 1 x S5 | 1 x S1, 2 x S3, 2 x S5 | 1 x S5 | Leaper Pro, Long Range Scanner, Expanded Fuel Tank |
Freelancer | Musashi Industrial & Starflight Concern | MAX | 32,000 KG | 280 freight units | 2 | Transport | 4 x TR5 | 8 x TR2 | 1 x S6 | 1 x S1, 2 x S3, 2 x S4 | 1 x S4 | Leaper Jump Engine |
Freelancer | Musashi Industrial & Starflight Concern | MIS | 30,000 KG | 132 freight units | 3 | Militia | 2 x TR5 | 8 x TR2 | 1 x S5 | 4 x S2, 2 x S3, 2 x S5 | 1 x S5 | Leaper Jump Engine, Express Missle Replesnishing System |
Hull C | Musashi Industrial & Starflight Concern | 1,247,220 KG | 9000 freight units | 5 | Transport | 10 x TR4 | 8 x TR3 | 1 x S1 (TBD) | 2 x TBD | 1 x S7 | ||
Starfarer | Musashi Industrial & Starflight Concern | 143,520 KG | 900 freight units | 2 | Transport | 3 x TR5 | 8 x TR2 | 1 x S6 | 4 x S5, 2 x TBD | 1 x S7 | Coming Soon | |
Aurora | Roberts Space Industries | ES | 7,550 KG | 16 freight units | 1 | Exploration | 1 x TR3 | 6 x TR1 | 1 x S2 | 3 x S2 | 1 x S3 | Stor-All Mini |
Aurora | Roberts Space Industries | LX | 7,550 KG | 16 freight units | 1 | Exploration/Light Mercantile | 1 x TR3 | 6 x TR1 | 1 x S2 | 3 x S2 | 1 x S3 | Stor-All Mini, Oracle Jump Engine |
Aurora | Roberts Space Industries | MR | 7,550 KG | 16 freight units | 1 | Interdiction | 1 x TR3 | 6 x TR1 | 1 x S2 | 3 x S2 | 1 x S3 | AT Jump Scanner, Stor-All Big Box (model A) |
Aurora | Roberts Space Industries | CL | 7,560 KG | 36 freight units | 1 | Mercantile | 1 x TR3 | 6 x TR1 | 1 x S2 | 3 x S2 | 1 x S3 | Stor-All Mini |
Aurora | Roberts Space Industries | LN | 8,300 KG | 16 freight units | 1 | Militia/Patrol | 1 x TR3 | 6 x TR1 | 1 x S2 | 3 x S2, 2 x S3 | 1 x S3 | Stor-All Mini |
Orion | Roberts Space Industries | 152,180 KG | 940 freight units | 8 | Mining | 6 x TR5 | 8 x TR2 | 1 x S6 | 3 x TBD | 1 x S7 | Coming Soon | |
Constellation | Roberts Space Industries | Andromeda | 80,530 KG | 1100 freight units | 5 | Multi-Function | 4 x TR5 | 8 x TR3 | 1 x S6 | 4 x S1, 3 x S2, 6 x S4 | 1 x S6 | Jump Engine, P-52 Merlin |
Constellation | Roberts Space Industries | Taurus | 80,000 KG | 1900 freight units | 4 | Transport | 4 x TR5 | 8 x TR3 | 1 x S6 | 2 x S1, 5 x S4 | 1 x S5 | Jump Engine |
Constellation | Roberts Space Industries | Aquila | 80,550 KG | 1100 freight units | 4 | Exploration | 4 x TR5 | 8 x TR3 | 1 x S6 | 2 x S2, 5 x S4 | 1 x S6 | Jump Engine, Ursa Rover, Expanded, Long Range, 2 x Jump point navigation sensors |
Constellation | Roberts Space Industries | Phoneix | 81,000 KG | 540 freight units | 4 | Luxury Touring | 4 x TR5 | 8 x TR3 | 1 x S7 | 4 x S2, 6 x S4, 1 x TBD | 1 x S6 | Jump Engine, Lynx Rover, P-72 Archimedes |
Scythe | Vanduul | 29,387 KG | 0 freight units | 1 | Medium Fighter | 2 x TR4 | 4 x TR2, 12 x TR1 | 1 x S3 | 6 x S1, 3 x S2, 2 x S5 | 1 x S2 | ||
Karthu-AL | Xi'An | 15,308 KG | 0 freight units | 2 | Light Fighter | 4 x TR3 | 8 x TR2 | 1 x S4 | 2 x TBD | 1 x S4 | Coming Soon |