Atlas Heavy Freighter range, speed and fuel economy

Operators planning routes ask us about three numbers more than any others: how far, how fast and how thirsty. Here are those numbers for the Atlas Heavy Freighter.

Reach: 85 AU between refuelling stops. Velocity: up to 240 km/s. Consumption: about 6.8 tonnes per 100 AU of Helium-3 fusion pellets.

These figures assume the standard crew of 7, of whom 3 are pilots, and a full 52,000 tonnes hold. Lighter loads stretch the range noticeably.

The Atlas Heavy Freighter is a 612 m Bulk freighter that first flew on February 2180, with a commissioning price from ₡410 million.