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Roberts Space Industries

Constellation Mk IV Aquila

Expedition

FLIGHT READY IN MATRIX

Designed by Roberts Space Industries for expedition. Listed as flight ready in the official matrix.

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Constellation Mk IV Aquila
Official reference image, shown in its original proportions. Image provenance
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Matrix size

Large

Length × beam × height

62 m × 26.6 m × 16.3 m

At a glance

Dated source references, checked 2026-10-20. Design and conditional claims are labelled. Each card has one supporting-details section for conditions and evidence.

Crew and living

Advertised crew
4
Supporting details and sources

Advertised crew

4

Official advertised crew reference, row updated 2026-10-09 14:47:37. Distinct from extracted station/payload counts and practical solo operation.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Pilot control

Pilot weapons
4 × M7A Cannon (S5)
Supporting details and sources

Pilot weapons

4 × M7A Cannon (S5)

Current top-level direct gun mounts and their fitted children match the extracted direct pilot-gun count. Remote turret slaving is a separate documented assignment; a crew operator may override it.

Latest known value · Current published reference

Weapons and protection

Crew weapons
2 manned turret configuration(s)
Supporting details and sources

Crew weapons

2 manned turret configuration(s)

Turret types extracted separately from pilot guns. PDC is not a human gunner; remote control still needs its actual station mapping.

Latest known value · Current published reference

Cargo and carried craft

Cargo (SCU)
96 SCU
Included craft
P-52 Merlin; URSA Rover
Supporting details and sources

Cargo (SCU)

96 SCU

Latest build extracted cargo capacity in SCU, not door clearance or a guarantee that a single crate of this volume fits. Earlier matrix reference: 96 SCU.

Latest known value · Current published reference

Included craft

P-52 Merlin; URSA Rover

Parent-hangar entitlement currently via non-stacking loaners, not proof of every in-game purchase or an arbitrary package.

Latest known value · Current published reference

More specifications and source notes
Total bed objects (not berth capacity)
0
Bed objects without medical tier
0
Pledge package contents
Depends on actual parent entitlement / pledgeConditional
Build-listed crew maximum (source definition)
5
Advertised minimum crew
4
Operating station / seat count
5
Cargo arrangement / crate limits
1 extracted grid records; largest listed crate 16 SCU
Fuel / quantum information
Hydrogen capacity (source-native units); Hydrogen intake rate (source-native units); Quantum fuel capacity (source-native units); +1 more
Defenses / countermeasures
Extracted shield HP: 100000
Release / availability status
flight-ready
Length (m)
62 m
Beam (m)
26.6 m
Height (m)
16.3 m
Listed mass (kg)
367,247.34 kg
Listed SCM speed (m/s)
180 m/s
Listed maximum speed (m/s)
1,075 m/s
Listed pitch (degrees/s)
25 degrees/s
Listed yaw (degrees/s)
21 degrees/s
Listed roll (degrees/s)
45 degrees/s
Specification details and sources

Total bed objects (not berth capacity)

0

Count of extracted configuration objects, distinct from advertised crew, usable positions and patient beds.

Latest known value · Current published reference

Bed objects without medical tier

0

Raw bed objects without a functional medical tier, NOT sleeping capacity: includes bunk objects and may include medical-looking objects without medical function.

Latest known value · Current published reference

Pledge package contents

Depends on actual parent entitlement / pledge

Included secondary vessels may not appear in pledge contents; distinct standalone pack ships remain separate. Do not infer from a physical fit.

Depends on configuration · Current published reference

Build-listed crew maximum (source definition)

5

Build extractor source-listed crew field. Its counting semantics differ from advertised crew and may include payload/station configuration. Not a physical capacity or recommended crew.

Latest known value · Current published reference

Advertised minimum crew

4

Official advertised crew reference, row updated 2026-10-09 14:47:37. Distinct from extracted station/payload counts and practical solo operation.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Operating station / seat count

5

Count of extracted configuration objects, distinct from advertised crew, usable positions and patient beds.

Latest known value · Current published reference

Cargo arrangement / crate limits

1 extracted grid records; largest listed crate 16 SCU

Grid records can repeat shared templates. Not a vehicle clearance or a verified largest fit.

Latest known value · Current published reference

Fuel / quantum information

Hydrogen capacity (source-native units): 22.6; Hydrogen intake rate (source-native units): 100; Quantum fuel capacity (source-native units): 8.1; Extracted quantum range (m): 1238532110092

Versioned fitted drive/configuration; calculated range is not a measured route or safety reserve. Unlabelled capacity units are not reinterpreted as litres.

Latest known value · Current published reference

Defenses / countermeasures

Extracted shield HP: 100000

Configured shield total is not a damage immunity or a duration under fire.

Latest known value · Current published reference

Release / availability status

flight-ready

Matrix release status does not establish in-game shop stock or a purchase entitlement.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Length (m)

62 m

Official matrix m, row updated 2026-10-09 14:47:37. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Beam (m)

26.6 m

Official matrix m, row updated 2026-10-09 14:47:37. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Height (m)

16.3 m

Official matrix m, row updated 2026-10-09 14:47:37. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Listed mass (kg)

367,247.34 kg

Official matrix kg, row updated 2026-10-09 14:47:37. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Listed SCM speed (m/s)

180 m/s

Official matrix m/s, row updated 2026-10-09 14:47:37. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Listed maximum speed (m/s)

1,075 m/s

Official matrix m/s, row updated 2026-10-09 14:47:37. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Listed pitch (degrees/s)

25 degrees/s

Official matrix degrees/s, row updated 2026-10-09 14:47:37. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Listed yaw (degrees/s)

21 degrees/s

Official matrix degrees/s, row updated 2026-10-09 14:47:37. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Listed roll (degrees/s)

45 degrees/s

Official matrix degrees/s, row updated 2026-10-09 14:47:37. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Not yet documented

Unknown does not mean absent.

  • Medical beds: Unknown
  • Treatment tier: Unknown
  • Regeneration range: Unknown
  • Treatment / imprint / MedGel requirements: Unknown
  • Sleeping berths: Unknown
  • Ore capacity (SCU): Unknown
  • Largest verified vehicle fit: Unknown
  • Vehicle space: Unknown
  • Documented fit examples: Unknown
  • Hangar / carried-craft capacity: Unknown
  • Snub / docking compatibility: Unknown
  • Missiles and torpedoes: Unknown
  • Point defense: Unknown
  • Solo use: Unknown
  • Build-listed crew minimum (source definition): Unknown
  • Passenger / jump seats: Unknown
  • Captain’s quarters: Unknown
  • Interior rooms / arrangement: Unknown
  • Living facilities: Unknown
  • Entrances / exits: Unknown
  • Refuel other craft: Unknown
  • Repair other craft: Unknown
  • Restock / rearm other craft: Unknown
  • Special equipment / features: Unknown
Weapon mounts, fitted items and control stations (4 rows)

Direct mounts and pilot-slaved remote turrets are different assignments. See Pilot-controlled armament for documented slaving and crew override. Mount size alone does not establish installed gun size.

Constellation Mk IV Aquila: weapon reference
Mount / groupSize / mountsFitted items per mountControl evidence
VariPuck S5 Gimbal Mount weaponsSize 5 · 4 mounts · quantity 1
  • M7A Cannon · size 5 · 1 per mount
Direct pilot mount · Documented assignment
Manned Turret turretsSize 6 · 1 mounts · quantity 1No child loadout suppliedCrewed turret · Source group label
Manned Turret turretsSize 3 · 1 mounts · quantity 1
  • CF-337 Panther Repeater · size 3 · 2 per mount
Crewed turret · Source group label
RSI Constellation Top Missile Rack missilesSize 5 · 4 mounts · quantity 1No child loadout suppliedOperator not established · Assignment needs verification
Full equipment and technical reference

Open to load this ship only.

Current equipped turrets (12 stations)

4.10.2-LIVE.12881860. A bridge-controllable flag alone does not identify the pilot as operator. Documented pilot slaving is described separately above.

  • hardpoint_turret_base_upper: Crewed turret
    • hardpoint_turret_base_lower: Crewed turret
      • CF-337 Panther Repeater · size 3
      • CF-337 Panther Repeater · size 3
    • VariPuck S5 Gimbal Mount: Direct pilot mount
      • M7A Cannon · size 5
    • VariPuck S5 Gimbal Mount: Direct pilot mount
      • M7A Cannon · size 5
    • VariPuck S5 Gimbal Mount: Direct pilot mount
      • M7A Cannon · size 5
    • VariPuck S5 Gimbal Mount: Direct pilot mount
      • M7A Cannon · size 5
    • RSI Constellation Top Missile Rack: Operator not established
      • StrikeForce II Missile · size 2
      • StrikeForce II Missile · size 2
      • StrikeForce II Missile · size 2
      • StrikeForce II Missile · size 2
      • StrikeForce II Missile · size 2
      • StrikeForce II Missile · size 2
    • RSI Constellation Top Missile Rack: Operator not established
      • StrikeForce II Missile · size 2
      • StrikeForce II Missile · size 2
      • StrikeForce II Missile · size 2
      • StrikeForce II Missile · size 2
      • StrikeForce II Missile · size 2
      • StrikeForce II Missile · size 2
    • RSI Constellation Top Missile Rack: Operator not established
      • StrikeForce II Missile · size 2
      • StrikeForce II Missile · size 2
      • StrikeForce II Missile · size 2
      • StrikeForce II Missile · size 2
      • StrikeForce II Missile · size 2
      • StrikeForce II Missile · size 2
    • RSI Constellation Top Missile Rack: Operator not established
      • StrikeForce II Missile · size 2
      • StrikeForce II Missile · size 2
      • StrikeForce II Missile · size 2
      • StrikeForce II Missile · size 2
      • StrikeForce II Missile · size 2
      • StrikeForce II Missile · size 2
    • Joker Defcon - Noise Launcher: Operator not established
      • Aegis Gladius - Decoy Launcher: Operator not established

        Reviewed ship fact contributions

        Current independent corrections are reflected in the facts above and in catalog search, filters and comparison. Imported reference data and immutable review history stay intact. Material corrections earn current hull credit once per contributor and independent reviewer, not per revision. Existing private ship wishlists can receive one in-app notice; no email is sent.

        Plan a useful session
        YOUR FIRST USEFUL SESSION

        Give the expedition a return route

        Reach one destination, record something useful and bring the crew home.

        SC Nomads planning advice. The linked visual guides contain controls, illustrated steps and dated sources.

        1. STEP 1

          Choose one reachable destination

          Use the map to identify the destination, route and nearby services.

          Ready when: There is a practical route out and back.

          Why it matters

          Check the fitted travel capability rather than assuming it from Pathfinder or Expedition branding.

          Open the practical guide
        2. STEP 2

          Make a useful location record

          Note the approach, hazards, landing area and way back to the ship.

          Ready when: You can retrace the route without guessing.

          Why it matters

          Screenshots and notes can help a friend repeat the visit. Do not present a scenic trip as proof of a completed data-selling profession.

          Open the practical guide
        3. STEP 3

          Decide on a system crossing separately

          Check the installed jump capability and far-side services before adding a jump point.

          Ready when: The next leg is supported by the actual fit and supplies.

          Why it matters

          A quantum drive and a jump module serve different parts of travel. A listed role alone confirms neither.

          Open the practical guide

        Where to get this ship

        Selected community reports, checked 2026-10-20. Confirm the current price and availability at the terminal before spending aUEC.

        No dated offer included for this hull yet. This does not mean it is unavailable.

        Rental rules, resets and source limits

        Rentals are temporary access, not ownership. The PU rental timer continues while logged out, and rented component loadouts cannot be customized. Daily rates above do not establish discounts for longer rentals. RSI rental rules (updated 2026-04-28).

        In-game purchases are distinct from pledges and may be affected by Alpha resets. RSI in-game purchase guidance.

        Pledge availability and real-money prices have not been checked in this snapshot. Official ship information. An in-game offer does not establish pledge availability or that a game package is included.

        PEOPLE AND PREPARATION

        What changes when a friend joins?

        When you are alone

        Keep the first expedition short enough to navigate, land and recover without relying on another operator.

        4 advertised crew. This is an advertised crew reference, not a solo recommendation or passenger-seat count.

        Record my Constellation Mk IV Aquila setup and results

        Travel and recovery

        Check installed travel equipment and reachable services. The role and external dimensions do not establish range or jump capability.

        Plan how you return
        CHECK THIS HULL

        The details that change a Constellation Mk IV Aquila session.

        Expand a note for its consequence, practical response and evidence. Design references, current issues and player reports are labeled separately.

        Engineering access varies by hullOfficial reference · Assigning an engineer to this crew

        The official 4.8 table distinguishes full, partial and basic implementations. A working console does not prove every component is physically accessible.

        What helps

        Walk the repair route and check the current implementation before assigning repair duties.

        CIG Engineering Gameplay Guide

        Source: Guide includes Alpha 4.8 implementation stages, checked 2026-10-13 · Reviewed 2026-10-13. Source reviewed; not independently tested in the current game patch.

        Spare parts have a field-replacement limitOfficial reference · Packing components for repairs away from services

        Accessible Size 1 and 2 components can be exchanged in flight. Larger components need hangar replacement.

        What helps

        Check size and physical access before buying spares. Carry the appropriate repair tools and plan a service stop.

        CIG Engineering Gameplay Guide

        Source: Guide includes Alpha 4.8 implementation stages, checked 2026-10-13 · Reviewed 2026-10-13. Source reviewed; not independently tested in the current game patch.

        A field repair is not a factory resetOfficial reference · Restoring a destroyed component

        A repaired destroyed component is not fully restored. If destroyed again, it needs docking before another repair.

        What helps

        Repair enough to return safely, then service the ship. Do not budget repeated destruction as unlimited repairs.

        CIG Engineering Gameplay Guide

        Source: Guide includes Alpha 4.8 implementation stages, checked 2026-10-13 · Reviewed 2026-10-13. Source reviewed; not independently tested in the current game patch.

        A fitted component still needs powerOfficial reference · A loadout leaves a system greyed out

        Combined demand can exceed the available power pool.

        What helps

        Check power allocation and operating mode before assuming the component is broken.

        CIG Engineering Gameplay Guide

        Source: Guide includes Alpha 4.8 implementation stages, checked 2026-10-13 · Reviewed 2026-10-13. Source reviewed; not independently tested in the current game patch.

        Listed crew is not a solo recommendationPlanning check · Planning to run this ship alone

        The matrix crew count does not explain which tools, turrets and engineering tasks the pilot can operate from one seat.

        What helps

        Borrow the exact variant and walk the stations. Check pilot controls, repairs and cargo handling with your normal crew before choosing it.

        Official matrix snapshot and model reference

        Source: 2026-10-13 · Reviewed 2026-10-13. Editorial planning advice, not a confirmed defect.

        SCU is not a vehicle-fit guaranteePlanning check · Loading a vehicle, large box or mission shipment

        A volume figure does not describe door clearance, crate sizes or access around a load.

        What helps

        Check the real opening and cargo grid with your intended load. Keep a clear path between stations, exits and equipment.

        Official matrix snapshot and model reference

        Source: 2026-10-13 · Reviewed 2026-10-13. Editorial planning advice, not a confirmed defect.

        Access and equipment need a separate checkPlanning check · Buying, renting or fitting this variant

        The official matrix is a reference snapshot. It does not guarantee current shop stock, prices, rental modification access or component compatibility.

        What helps

        Confirm the exact variant and fitting in the current game or a current patch data source before spending currency.

        Official matrix snapshot and model reference

        Source: 2026-10-13 · Reviewed 2026-10-13. Editorial planning advice, not a confirmed defect.

        LEARN THE RELEVANT WORK

        Practical guides for this role.

        Reference equipment and specification provenance

        The official matrix was retrieved on 2026-10-15. This entry's source timestamp is 2026-10-09 14:47:37. Listed components may not match the current in-game fit or stock. These entries do not establish compatibility, physical access or pilot control.

        CategoryReference itemListed sizeMountsQuantity
        radarChernykh211
        fuel tanksInternal TankUnspecified11
        quantum drivesBolon211
        jump modulesExcelsior211
        quantum fuel tanksInternal TankUnspecified11
        power plantsDayBreak221
        coolersFrost-Star EX221
        shield generators5CA 'Akura'311
        life supportComfortAir Plus211
        weaponsVariPuck S5 Gimbal Mount541
        turretsManned Turret611
        turretsManned Turret311
        missilesRSI Constellation Top Missile Rack541
        Check official source