F7C-M Hornet Heartseeker Mk I vs Meteor
Two Medium Fighter ships, side by side on the game data from build 4.10.2-LIVE.12881860. The better value in each ranked row is highlighted; in-game prices are the lowest UEX report as of 28 Oct 2026.
Summary
- The Meteor sells in game from 4,309,200 aUEC; no in-game price is reported for the F7C-M Hornet Heartseeker Mk I.
- Both carry 0 SCU.
- The Meteor has more sustained gun DPS: 18,428 against 2,814.
- The Meteor is faster in normal flight: 229 m/s against 219 m/s.
- The Meteor has the stronger hull: 30,150 HP against 15,450.
- The F7C-M Hornet Heartseeker Mk I goes further on one quantum tank: 99 million km against 48 million km.
- Across the ranked rows, the F7C-M Hornet Heartseeker Mk I leads 7 and the Meteor leads 14, with 2 tied.
Row by row
| Figure | F7C-M Hornet Heartseeker Mk I | Meteor | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ship | |||
| Role | Medium Fighter | Medium Fighter | |
| Maker | ANVL | RSI | |
| Price | |||
| Buy in game, lowest aUEC | — | 4,309,200 | Not ranked |
| Rent from aUEC/day | — | — | Not ranked |
| Pledge USD | 200 | 260 | F7C-M Hornet Heartseeker Mk I |
| Firepower | |||
| Burst DPS | 4,083 | 26,917 | Meteor |
| Sustained DPS (60 s) | 2,814 | 18,428 | Meteor |
| Alpha per volley | 2,250 | 68,500 | Meteor |
| Pilot gun slots | 2 | 6 | Meteor |
| Flight | |||
| SCM speed m/s | 219 | 229 | Meteor |
| Max speed m/s | 1,142 | 1,405 | Meteor |
| Boost m/s | 477 | 570 | Meteor |
| Pitch °/s | 53 | 46 | F7C-M Hornet Heartseeker Mk I |
| Yaw °/s | 42 | 38 | F7C-M Hornet Heartseeker Mk I |
| Roll °/s | 145 | 155 | Meteor |
| Quantum | |||
| Quantum speed km/s | 199,273 | 161,411 | F7C-M Hornet Heartseeker Mk I |
| Quantum range million km | 99 | 48 | F7C-M Hornet Heartseeker Mk I |
| Spool time s | 5.1 | 4.4 | Meteor |
| Signatures | |||
| IR, shields up | 8,855 | 8,114 | Meteor |
| IR, quantum drive on | 6,925 | 6,833 | Meteor |
| EM, shields up | 23,693 | 22,200 | Meteor |
| EM, quantum drive on | 41,231 | 38,520 | Meteor |
| Cross-section | 7,837 | 14,000 | F7C-M Hornet Heartseeker Mk I |
| Defence | |||
| Hull HP | 15,450 | 30,150 | Meteor |
| Shield HP | 6,336 | 6,336 | Tie |
| Hauling | |||
| Cargo SCU | 0 | 0 | Tie |
| Max crew | 2 | 1 | |
| Mass kg | 88,646 | 251,048 | F7C-M Hornet Heartseeker Mk I |
| Ranked rows led | 7 | 14 | 2 tied |
"Not ranked" means one side has no figure in the data. DPS is the best gun that fits each pilot slot (burst, held for 60 s, one volley). Quantum and signatures are for the stock loadout; signatures rank lower as better. Mass ranks lower as better.
More
- F7C-M Hornet Heartseeker Mk I: full page with the DPS and component fitter
- Meteor: full page with the DPS and component fitter
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