All valid points and I thank you for the input.
I made this ship with people like me in mind. I'm not into fighting. I'm happy running around doing quests and trade routes, and for that style of gameplay, this ship fits the bill. It can defend itself if attacked. It just obviously cant go off and fight high level things. But it can throw off a couple of EMPs and run away or knock the attackers off with the 360 turret.
I've been busy with work but once I get some free time again I'll lower the cargo to 1600 and maybe increase the mass as you suggested and see how that plays out.
I made this ship with people like me in mind. I'm not into fighting. I'm happy running around doing quests and trade routes, and for that style of gameplay, this ship fits the bill. It can defend itself if attacked. It just obviously cant go off and fight high level things. But it can throw off a couple of EMPs and run away or knock the attackers off with the 360 turret.
I've been busy with work but once I get some free time again I'll lower the cargo to 1600 and maybe increase the mass as you suggested and see how that plays out.