Corsair vs Constellation Mk IV Aquila
Two Expedition 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 Corsair is cheaper in game: 6,224,400 aUEC against 11,577,400 aUEC for the Constellation Mk IV Aquila.
- The Constellation Mk IV Aquila carries more cargo: 96 SCU against 72 SCU.
- The Constellation Mk IV Aquila has more sustained gun DPS: 25,600 against 17,126.
- The Corsair is faster in normal flight: 190 m/s against 180 m/s.
- The Constellation Mk IV Aquila has the stronger hull: 180,844 HP against 91,000.
- The Constellation Mk IV Aquila goes further on one quantum tank: 1,239 million km against 682 million km.
- Across the ranked rows, the Corsair leads 10 and the Constellation Mk IV Aquila leads 12, with 2 tied.
Row by row
| Figure | Corsair | Constellation Mk IV Aquila | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ship | |||
| Role | Expedition | Expedition | |
| Maker | DRAK | RSI | |
| Price | |||
| Buy in game, lowest aUEC | 6,224,400 | 11,577,400 | Corsair |
| Rent from aUEC/day | 155,610 | — | Not ranked |
| Pledge USD | 250 | 315 | Corsair |
| Firepower | |||
| Burst DPS | 23,814 | 37,500 | Constellation Mk IV Aquila |
| Sustained DPS (60 s) | 17,126 | 25,600 | Constellation Mk IV Aquila |
| Alpha per volley | 67,900 | 128,000 | Constellation Mk IV Aquila |
| Pilot gun slots | 6 | 4 | Corsair |
| Flight | |||
| SCM speed m/s | 190 | 180 | Corsair |
| Max speed m/s | 1,025 | 1,075 | Constellation Mk IV Aquila |
| Boost m/s | 390 | 380 | Corsair |
| Pitch °/s | 26 | 25 | Corsair |
| Yaw °/s | 20 | 21 | Constellation Mk IV Aquila |
| Roll °/s | 44 | 45 | Constellation Mk IV Aquila |
| Quantum | |||
| Quantum speed km/s | 263,400 | 275,943 | Constellation Mk IV Aquila |
| Quantum range million km | 682 | 1,239 | Constellation Mk IV Aquila |
| Spool time s | 7.3 | 8 | Corsair |
| Signatures | |||
| IR, shields up | 7,441 | 7,441 | Tie |
| IR, quantum drive on | 7,118 | 7,441 | Corsair |
| EM, shields up | 34,592 | 32,825 | Constellation Mk IV Aquila |
| EM, quantum drive on | 59,792 | 65,725 | Corsair |
| Cross-section | 29,117 | 22,973 | Constellation Mk IV Aquila |
| Defence | |||
| Hull HP | 91,000 | 180,844 | Constellation Mk IV Aquila |
| Shield HP | 100,000 | 100,000 | Tie |
| Hauling | |||
| Cargo SCU | 72 | 96 | Constellation Mk IV Aquila |
| Max crew | 4 | 5 | |
| Mass kg | 473,611 | 481,942 | Corsair |
| Ranked rows led | 10 | 12 | 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
- Corsair: full page with the DPS and component fitter
- Constellation Mk IV Aquila: full page with the DPS and component fitter
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