Why do Torpedo Launchers have such high CPU usage?

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Normally the short ranged weapons are easier to fit than the long range equivalent, but for Torpedo vs Cruise it’s reversed. Torpedo launchers come with a much higher fitting requirement than would be expected. Is it because CCP has to balance around stealth bombers?

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I would think you aren’t putting them on the proper ship, pay more attention to ship traits.

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also, ee-603 and up makes miracles happen.

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What? It has nothing to do with the ship. Torpedo Launchers straight up have a significantly higher fitting cost than their long range counter parts. 1709 PG/82 CPU for Torpedo Launcher II vs 1513 PG/66 CPU for Cruise Missile Launcher II.

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Considering the fact that bombers build-in role bonus is “99.65% reduction in Torpedo Launcher powergrid requirement”, I don’t think that’s the reason here.

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This is not „Normal“.

Cruiser sized comparison: HML II 55tf/105MW vs HAML II 50tf/113MW

Short range have higher PG but trade off for lower CPU which is not strictly „easier to fit“.