Medium Turret - Flak

Last modified by Kajar on 2024/07/14 18:44

Medium Turret - Flak

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TypeMedium Turret
Available FromARG ALI TEM FRF CUB
Fitted ToMedium, Large, Xtra Large ships and Stations
RoleAnti-Fighter
Required LicenseMilitary License (+10)

In-game Description

Modern Flak Turret technology has not yet been fully exploited throughout the known systems, and it is jealously guarded by those who have access to it. It is a highly effective weapon at close quarters, particularly against fighters, due to its blast damage radius.

The Argon model has excellent projectile accuracy

The Split have been unable to match the Argon model's accuracy, however, their variation boasts a better munitions capacity.

Tactical Overview

The Argon Flak is by far the best gun-based turret in the game. It shreds fighters and chews through mediums pretty quickly and even provides okay damage against capitals if one should get close.
The high accuracy and heavy burst damage make it a very effective all-round weapon, and no other turret comes even close.
If you have access to the ARG Flak, there is no reason to install anything else on your M Turret slots.

The Split Flak, though, performs a lot worse despite the increased damage output. The dispersion is so bad that most shots miss even stationary fighters. But it serves better against mediums and capitals. They work somewhat better when installed on medium ships since they are closer to the target, making the dispersion less of an issue.
When installed on capital ships, though, their lack of accuracy makes them surprisingly ineffective at defending against fighter attacks.

 

Advantages:
- High damage output

- Very accurate (Argon Only)

- Effective against most targets

- Relatively long range (Argon Only)

 

Disadvantages:

- Only available from a few factions

- Split Flak has very large dispersion and struggles to hit fighters

- Split Flak has very short firing range

 

Specifications

 Medium Argon Flak TurretMedium Split Flak Turret
Damage Per Second175215
Damage Per Shot5544
Explosive Damage Per Shot5544
Shots Per Second 1.59/s2.45/s
   
Bust Clip Size913
Burst Clip Shots Per Second3/s4/s
Burst Clip Reload Time3s2.3s
   
Projectile Speed1500m/s1350m/s
Maximum Range3000m2565m
Dispersion0.09°0.61°
Explosion Radius128m128m
 ArgonSplit
Rotation Speed180°/s135°/s
Hull Strength500425

Construction Cost

Universal Build Method

 ArgonSplit
Credits41.730 - 87.58141.023 - 89.587
Energy Cells1845
Turret Components2127
Advanced Electronics53

Closed Loop Build Method

 Argon
Credits41.730 - 87.581
Energy Cells76
Hull Parts18
Claytronics3