F7C-R Hornet Tracker Mk II vs Cutter Scout
Two Pathfinder 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 Cutter Scout is cheaper in game: 670,320 aUEC against 4,882,860 aUEC for the F7C-R Hornet Tracker Mk II.
- The Cutter Scout carries more cargo: 2 SCU against 0 SCU.
- The F7C-R Hornet Tracker Mk II has more sustained gun DPS: 3,570 against 1,246.
- The F7C-R Hornet Tracker Mk II is faster in normal flight: 220 m/s against 180 m/s.
- The Cutter Scout has the stronger hull: 17,500 HP against 13,153.
- The Cutter Scout goes further on one quantum tank: 136 million km against 99 million km.
- Across the ranked rows, the F7C-R Hornet Tracker Mk II leads 12 and the Cutter Scout leads 12.
Row by row
| Figure | F7C-R Hornet Tracker Mk II | Cutter Scout | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ship | |||
| Role | Pathfinder | Pathfinder | |
| Maker | ANVL | DRAK | |
| Price | |||
| Buy in game, lowest aUEC | 4,882,860 | 670,320 | Cutter Scout |
| Rent from aUEC/day | — | — | Not ranked |
| Pledge USD | 185 | 50 | Cutter Scout |
| Firepower | |||
| Burst DPS | 4,574 | 1,320 | F7C-R Hornet Tracker Mk II |
| Sustained DPS (60 s) | 3,570 | 1,246 | F7C-R Hornet Tracker Mk II |
| Alpha per volley | 3,075 | 1,584 | F7C-R Hornet Tracker Mk II |
| Pilot gun slots | 3 | 2 | F7C-R Hornet Tracker Mk II |
| Flight | |||
| SCM speed m/s | 220 | 180 | F7C-R Hornet Tracker Mk II |
| Max speed m/s | 1,150 | 1,010 | F7C-R Hornet Tracker Mk II |
| Boost m/s | 480 | 380 | F7C-R Hornet Tracker Mk II |
| Pitch °/s | 52 | 36 | F7C-R Hornet Tracker Mk II |
| Yaw °/s | 43 | 36 | F7C-R Hornet Tracker Mk II |
| Roll °/s | 148 | 100 | F7C-R Hornet Tracker Mk II |
| Quantum | |||
| Quantum speed km/s | 199,273 | 263,040 | Cutter Scout |
| Quantum range million km | 99 | 136 | Cutter Scout |
| Spool time s | 5.1 | 4.8 | Cutter Scout |
| Signatures | |||
| IR, shields up | 8,252 | 5,692 | Cutter Scout |
| IR, quantum drive on | 6,322 | 5,692 | Cutter Scout |
| EM, shields up | 30,708 | 15,653 | Cutter Scout |
| EM, quantum drive on | 48,246 | 36,503 | Cutter Scout |
| Cross-section | 8,040 | 5,983 | Cutter Scout |
| Defence | |||
| Hull HP | 13,153 | 17,500 | Cutter Scout |
| Shield HP | 6,336 | 2,160 | F7C-R Hornet Tracker Mk II |
| Hauling | |||
| Cargo SCU | 0 | 2 | Cutter Scout |
| Max crew | 1 | 2 | |
| Mass kg | 71,943 | 97,469 | F7C-R Hornet Tracker Mk II |
| Ranked rows led | 12 | 12 | 0 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-R Hornet Tracker Mk II: full page with the DPS and component fitter
- Cutter Scout: full page with the DPS and component fitter
- Add more ships in the compare tool