The point of more space engines if max speed stays 29.999 kmh?

[sHuRuLuNi 17]

Just strapped 3 more space angines to my ship - the max speed is still 29.999 kmh. So ... what exactly is the point of more engines, except consuming more fuel?

 

[Mordgier 230]

Getting a giant ship moving at a reasonable rate.

[Walter 18]

More Engines more Acceleration. Acceleration is important for evade pvp with no warp. Acceleration is important for pvp to get at target.

[sHuRuLuNi 17]

46 minutes ago, Walter said:

More Engines more Acceleration. Acceleration is important for evade pvp with no warp. Acceleration is important for pvp to get at target.

 

I don't partake in pvp, but I'll take the acceleration, although just before did not notice much of a difference TBH. 

 

[HellToupee 0]

replace your current engines with an XS space, u will notice a difference

[CptLoRes 669]

With more cargo weight, you also need more space thrust to be able to leave atmosphere without having to resort to costly rocket boosts.

[LouHodo 38]

11 hours ago, sHuRuLuNi said:

Just strapped 3 more space angines to my ship - the max speed is still 29.999 kmh. So ... what exactly is the point of more engines, except consuming more fuel?

 

Acceleration.

 

That is point.

[GraXXoR 490]

F=ma

[sHuRuLuNi 17]

5 hours ago, GraXXoR said:

F=ma

 

Alright. Got it.
Wasn't sure about that since many things don't seem to adhere much to Laws of Physics (like the fact it does not matter where you put retro-rockets, they still work ...).