Skip to main content
Docked at Ring 4, Berth 12. No stock on board: orders are filled by the retailer you pick. No stock on board: orders are filled by the retailer you pick. Prices checked 6 Nov 2026 · 15 retailers
Orbital Controls
The Type-8 Transporter from Elite Dangerous, a yellow freighter with long cargo arms on a hangar pad.
Freighter / Elite Dangerous

Type-8 Transporter

BY Lakon Spaceways ↗

A medium freighter with 176 T of cargo and a laden FSD range of 17.55 LY.

Crew
1
Length
99.34 m
Role
Freighter
Class
Medium
SHIP SPECIFICATIONS ↓

MISSION PROFILE

Medium-pad hauler.

Frontier says Lakon Spaceways has positioned the Type-8 Transporter as the premier medium-sized trade vessel. Its store page lists a notable jump range, vast internal space, and flexibility for traders who service outposts as well as starports.

BEST FOR
Traders who service outposts as well as starports, per Frontier.
TRADEOFF
Manoeuvrability is rated 1 out of 10, and Frontier lists no extra crew seats.

Technical manifest

Top speed
201 m/s
Boost speed
342 m/s
Manoeuvrability
1 / 10
FSD range, laden
17.55 LY
FSD range, unladen
24.68 LY
Shields
122
Armour
792
Mass
400 T
Cargo capacity
176 T
Fighter bay
None
Landing pad
Medium
Dimensions (L × W × H)
99.34 × 59.96 × 25.63 m
Elite Dangerous Gamestore, checked 2026-11-06 ↗

Ship images and specifications are from Frontier Developments. Elite Dangerous and the ships shown are the property of Frontier Developments. Orbital Controls is not affiliated with or endorsed by Frontier.