P-72 Archimedes vs M50 Interceptor
Two Racing 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 P-72 Archimedes is cheaper in game: 449,820 aUEC against 1,424,430 aUEC for the M50 Interceptor.
- Both carry 0 SCU.
- The P-72 Archimedes has more sustained gun DPS: 1,586 against 1,246.
- The M50 Interceptor is faster in normal flight: 280 m/s against 270 m/s.
- The M50 Interceptor has the stronger hull: 2,281 HP against 1,680.
- Across the ranked rows, the P-72 Archimedes leads 11 and the M50 Interceptor leads 8, with 2 tied.
Row by row
| Figure | P-72 Archimedes | M50 Interceptor | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ship | |||
| Role | Racing | Racing | |
| Maker | KRIG | ORIG | |
| Price | |||
| Buy in game, lowest aUEC | 449,820 | 1,424,430 | P-72 Archimedes |
| Rent from aUEC/day | — | 37,485 | Not ranked |
| Pledge USD | 35 | 100 | P-72 Archimedes |
| Firepower | |||
| Burst DPS | 1,680 | 1,320 | P-72 Archimedes |
| Sustained DPS (60 s) | 1,586 | 1,246 | P-72 Archimedes |
| Alpha per volley | 2,016 | 1,584 | P-72 Archimedes |
| Pilot gun slots | 4 | 2 | P-72 Archimedes |
| Flight | |||
| SCM speed m/s | 270 | 280 | M50 Interceptor |
| Max speed m/s | 1,550 | 1,575 | M50 Interceptor |
| Boost m/s | 620 | 490 | P-72 Archimedes |
| Pitch °/s | 57 | 55 | P-72 Archimedes |
| Yaw °/s | 57 | 55 | P-72 Archimedes |
| Roll °/s | 190 | 200 | M50 Interceptor |
| Quantum | |||
| Quantum speed km/s | — | 239,127 | Not ranked |
| Quantum range million km | — | 122 | Not ranked |
| Spool time s | — | 5.3 | Not ranked |
| Signatures | |||
| IR, shields up | 5,120 | 3,659 | M50 Interceptor |
| IR, quantum drive on | 4,181 | 3,659 | M50 Interceptor |
| EM, shields up | 15,219 | 12,085 | M50 Interceptor |
| EM, quantum drive on | 14,319 | 34,945 | P-72 Archimedes |
| Cross-section | 5,906 | 5,365 | M50 Interceptor |
| Defence | |||
| Hull HP | 1,680 | 2,281 | M50 Interceptor |
| Shield HP | 1,920 | 1,920 | Tie |
| Hauling | |||
| Cargo SCU | 0 | 0 | Tie |
| Max crew | 1 | 1 | |
| Mass kg | 9,931 | 11,945 | P-72 Archimedes |
| Ranked rows led | 11 | 8 | 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
- P-72 Archimedes: full page with the DPS and component fitter
- M50 Interceptor: full page with the DPS and component fitter
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