Elite Dangerous: Panther Clipper Redefines Scale—Here’s Why That Matters

We deep-dive into the visual illusion of ship size in Elite Dangerous, explore cockpit design flaws, and highlight how the Panther Clipper M2 is correcting those long-standing issues. We’ll also revisit legendary ships from Frontier: Elite II—like the Boa Mk II and the Tiger Trader—and discuss what might be next for the galaxy.

Plus, get the full story behind David Braben’s statement about the Panther’s tight station fit, and how Panamax ship design influences are sneaking into Elite Dangerous!

📌 Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
01:05 – Why Elite Ships Look Smaller Than They Are
03:48 – The Panther Clipper M2: A New Design Philosophy
06:22 – Will It Fit in Stations? Braben Confirms
08:10 – Legacy Ships That Deserve a Comeback
10:04 – What This Means for Elite’s Future

👨‍🚀 Join the discussion in the comments: Which classic ship do YOU want to see next in Elite?

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🎮 Source references:

David Braben on X (July 2024): https://x.com/DavidBraben

Boeing 737 Dimensions: https://www.boeing.com/commercial/737ng/#/design-highlights

Frontier Elite II Manuals: https://www.elitehomepage.org/