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Freelancer

Light Freight

FLIGHT READY IN MATRIX

Designed by MISC for light freight. Listed as flight ready in the official matrix.

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Freelancer
Official reference image, shown in its original proportions. Image provenance
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Matrix size

Medium

Length × beam × height

38 m × 23.5 m × 9.5 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
Sleeping berths
4
Supporting details and sources

Advertised crew

4

Official advertised crew reference, row updated 2026-06-22 16:12:53. Distinct from extracted station/payload counts and practical solo operation.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Sleeping berths

4

Crew Accommodation explicitly says four occupants each have their own bed. This is an explicit one-bed-per-person statement, not an inference from advertised crew. It is not individually footnoted or patch-dated. Reference count only; bed logout, guest permissions and current functionality were not tested.

Latest known value · Current published reference · Not verified in current gameplay

Pilot control

Pilot weapons
4 × M5A Cannon (size 3)
Supporting details and sources

Pilot weapons

4 × M5A Cannon (size 3)

Pilot/fixed weapon grouping in versioned extracted configuration; sizes only joined by exact fitted-item name to official matrix, otherwise unresolved.

Latest known value · Current published reference

Weapons and protection

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

Crew weapons

1 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)
66 SCU
Supporting details and sources

Cargo (SCU)

66 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: 66 SCU.

Latest known value · Current published reference

More specifications and source notes
Total bed objects (not berth capacity)
0
Bed objects without medical tier
0
Build-listed crew minimum (source definition)
4
Build-listed crew maximum (source definition)
9
Advertised minimum crew
4
Operating station / seat count
9
Cargo arrangement / crate limits
3 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: 20000
Release / availability status
flight-ready
Length (m)
38 m
Beam (m)
23.5 m
Height (m)
9.5 m
Listed mass (kg)
219,396 kg
Listed SCM speed (m/s)
197 m/s
Listed maximum speed (m/s)
1,050 m/s
Listed pitch (degrees/s)
32 degrees/s
Listed yaw (degrees/s)
32 degrees/s
Listed roll (degrees/s)
103 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

Build-listed crew minimum (source definition)

4

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

Build-listed crew maximum (source definition)

9

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 2026-06-22 16:12:53. Distinct from extracted station/payload counts and practical solo operation.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Operating station / seat count

9

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

Latest known value · Current published reference

Cargo arrangement / crate limits

3 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): 8.8; Hydrogen intake rate (source-native units): 50; Quantum fuel capacity (source-native units): 5.9; Extracted quantum range (m): 541284403670

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: 20000

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)

38 m

Official matrix m, row updated 2026-06-22 16:12:53. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Beam (m)

23.5 m

Official matrix m, row updated 2026-06-22 16:12:53. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Height (m)

9.5 m

Official matrix m, row updated 2026-06-22 16:12:53. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Listed mass (kg)

219,396 kg

Official matrix kg, row updated 2026-06-22 16:12:53. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Listed SCM speed (m/s)

197 m/s

Official matrix m/s, row updated 2026-06-22 16:12:53. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Listed maximum speed (m/s)

1,050 m/s

Official matrix m/s, row updated 2026-06-22 16:12:53. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Listed pitch (degrees/s)

32 degrees/s

Official matrix degrees/s, row updated 2026-06-22 16:12:53. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Listed yaw (degrees/s)

32 degrees/s

Official matrix degrees/s, row updated 2026-06-22 16:12:53. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Listed roll (degrees/s)

103 degrees/s

Official matrix degrees/s, row updated 2026-06-22 16:12:53. 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
  • 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
  • Included craft: Unknown
  • Pledge package contents: Unknown
  • Missiles and torpedoes: Unknown
  • Point defense: Unknown
  • Solo use: 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.

Freelancer: weapon reference
Mount / groupSize / mountsFitted items per mountControl evidence
PC2 Dual S3 Mount weaponsSize 3 · 2 mounts · quantity 1
  • M5A Cannon · size 3 · 2 per mount
Direct pilot mount · Documented assignment
Manned Turret turretsSize 3 · 1 mounts · quantity 1
  • CF-337 Panther Repeater · size 3 · 2 per mount
Crewed turret · Source group label
MSD-423 Missile Rack missilesSize 4 · 2 mounts · quantity 1No child loadout suppliedOperator not established · Assignment needs verification
MSD-322 Missile Rack missilesSize 3 · 2 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 (7 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_rear_turret: Crewed turret
    • CF-337 Panther Repeater · size 3
    • CF-337 Panther Repeater · size 3
  • MSD-423 Missile Rack: Operator not established
    • Arrester III Missile · size 3
    • Arrester III Missile · size 3
  • MSD-322 Missile Rack: Operator not established
    • Ignite II Missile · size 2
    • Ignite II Missile · size 2
  • Aegis Gladius - Decoy Launcher: Operator not established
    • MSD-322 Missile Rack: Operator not established
      • Ignite II Missile · size 2
      • Ignite II Missile · size 2
    • MSD-423 Missile Rack: Operator not established
      • Arrester III Missile · size 3
      • Arrester III Missile · size 3
    • Joker Defcon - Noise 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

      Prove a base Freelancer shipment before borrowing MAX assumptions.

      Finish one short freight job with an unloading order and a clear path between cockpit and hold.

      SC Nomads planning advice. The linked visual guides contain controls, illustrated steps and dated sources. Hull-specific facts: CIG current Ship Matrix and the pinned 4.10.2 base Freelancer reference; editorial freight drill , reviewed 2026-10-20; source reference, not a gameplay measurement.

      1. STEP 1

        Choose the base hull and a small manifest

        Confirm the ship is the base Freelancer, inspect its current cargo reference and choose one shipment whose boxes you can handle with your available tool.

        Ready when: The selected job fits the actual cargo arrangement and you have a destination that accepts this material.

        Why it matters

        MAX, MIS and DUR names describe different variants, not upgrades automatically fitted to this hull. The current component panel is a source reference, not a guarantee that every rental or owned fit is identical.

        Open the practical guide
      2. STEP 2

        Load in the order you can unload

        Put the first delivery boxes where they can leave first. Walk the hold-to-cockpit passage and check that a crew member can reach the actual turret access without moving secured cargo.

        Ready when: The receiving order, crew passage and stop call are clear before departure.

        Why it matters

        A stated SCU total does not establish a particular container or rover clearance. If a box obstructs access, change placement before lifting off rather than treating an off-grid pile as secured cargo.

        Open the practical guide
      3. STEP 3

        Close the loop at the receiver

        Land, unload the trial shipment and inspect the contract or terminal confirmation. Check the hold for leftovers before storing the ship.

        Ready when: The intended delivery is accepted and the crew can distinguish delivered cargo from cargo merely removed from the ship.

        Why it matters

        An empty hold is not a payment receipt. If the receiver rejects the material, keep the remaining cargo accounted for and choose a supported destination instead of repeatedly buying more.

        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

      Treat flying, loading and delivery acceptance as separate jobs. Park for handling and keep your first load small enough to remove in the order the recipient needs.

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

      Record my Freelancer setup and results

      Prepare before departure

      • A small first load or short return route
      • A handling tool and personal supplies
      • An agreed stop call and a receiving destination
      Build a personal equipment checklist

      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 Freelancer 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.

      COMPARE THE REAL HANDOFF

      Ships connected to this decision.

      Reference equipment and specification provenance

      The official matrix was retrieved on 2026-10-15. This entry's source timestamp is 2026-06-22 16:12:53. 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 TankUnspecified21
      quantum drivesOdyssey211
      jump modulesExcelsior211
      quantum fuel tanksInternal TankUnspecified11
      power plantsDayBreak221
      coolersFrost-Star EX221
      shield generators5MA 'Chimalli'231
      life supportComfortAir Plus211
      weaponsPC2 Dual S3 Mount321
      turretsManned Turret311
      missilesMSD-423 Missile Rack421
      missilesMSD-322 Missile Rack321
      Check official source