Hauling - Freighters Side-by-Side

I talk about using the Obelisk quite a bit for my hauling. I didn't choose the Obelisk because I think it's the best freighter available. Hell, I checked out zero stats when I created my hauling alt. I fly an Obelisk because I chose Gallente as my character's race. The only reason I did so is because I like the Gallente ship designs (one of only six people who do.) So I fly the Obelisk for that reason alone.

For those who are more pragmatic, let's compare all four racial freighters. There are only a few stats that are important, that give each freighter their little niche.

The Charon has the greatest cargo capacity, but is the slowest and least agile of the bunch. It can only haul pancakes and waffles. To reach the Red Frog capacity minimum (860,000 m3), you'll have to train Caldari Freighter II.

The Fenrir is the speediest, most agile freighter, but has the smallest cargo capacity. It looks like a rusted-out mechanical bull; this is not a cool look, but it does look freighterish. To reach the Red Frog minimum, you'll have to train Minmatar Freighter IV.

The Obelisk is the toughest of the bunch, the hardest to gank. It looks like a condominium, which may not be cool, but it does look like a freighter. It sits in the upper half for freight capacity and in the bottom half for speed and agility. To reach the Red Frog minimum, you'll need to train Gallente Freighter III.

The Providence looks the coolest, but the least freighter-like. It is bottom half for capacity, top half for speed and agility. To reach the Red Frog minimum, you'll need to train Amarr Freighter IV.

	Charon	Fenrir	Obelisk	Providence
Cargo Capacity (m3)	785,000	720,000	750,000	735,000
Max. Velocity (m/sec)	60	80	65	70
Mass (kg)	960,000,000	820,000,000	940,000,000	900,000,000
Structure HP	106,250	100,000	120,000	112,500
Armor HP	20,000	21,250	22,500	24,000
Shield HP	6,000	5,625	5,313	5,000