Argo SRV

flight-ready Support Recovery Size 3 since Alpha 3.21.1

When it comes to getting the job done, Argo doesn't mess around. From simple freight and cargo towing to harrowing search-and-rescue operations, the SRV handles whatever you can throw at it. The bespoke tractor system utilizes an innovative plate and arm combination, allowing for effortless solo use as well as precision team towing for bigger jobs. Your crew and passengers stay safe too thanks to durable shields and heavy-duty armor that keep the cockpit and components secure when the situation gets hairy.

In-game description, from the localisation file.

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Crew1

Cargo12 SCU

Hull HP34,500

Shield HP10,000

SCM / Max200 / 1,100

Pilot DPS—

In-game price3,770,550 aUEC New Deal - Teasa Spaceport - Lorville (Stanton)

Flight

SCM speed: 200 m/s
Max speed: 1,100 m/s
Boost: 460 / 235 m/s
0 → SCM / Max: 6.0 s / 33.2 s
Pitch / Yaw / Roll: 30 / 30 / 60 °/s
Mass: 449,970 kg
Dimensions: 31.5 × 21.5 × 9.5 m

Quantum & fuel

Quantum speed: 303,537 km/s
Spool time: 7.2 s
Quantum range: 1,048.5 Gm
Olisar → ArcCorp: 2:18 min
Hydrogen fuel: 2.30
Quantum fuel: 6.40

Defence

Hull: 34,500 HP
Shields: 10,000 HP · 1,900/s
Shield type: Bubble
Armor phys / energy: ×0.70 / ×0.50
Cross section: 19,700 × 7,881 × 8,896
IR / EM signature: 6,373 / 15,348–48,698

Inside

Inventory: 1.32 SCU
Weapon rack: 15 (6 rifle, 9 pistol)
Beds: 1
Power budget: 19 / 20.0
Cooling budget: 41 / 30.0

Pledge & insurance

Standalone: $165
Warbond: —
At concept: $150 · 2019
Availability: Time-limited sales
Insurance claim: 13.2 min · expedite 6,200 aUEC
Loaners: Mustang Alpha

Where to buy wiki · UEX

New Deal - Teasa Spaceport - Lorville Stanton 3,770,550 aUEC

Teach's Ship Shop - Levski Nyx 3,969,000 aUEC

Stock loadout

Components

Shield generator S2: 5MA 'Chimalli' grade C
Radar S1: Surveyor-Lite grade C
Quantum drive S2: Huracan grade B
Power plant S2: Diligence grade C
Cooler S2: CoolCore grade C
Life support S1: ComfortAir ↗ grade C

Ordnance

Countermeasures S1: Aegis Gladius - Decoy Launcher ↗ grade A
Countermeasures S1: Aegis Gladius - Noise Launcher ↗ grade A

What CIG says RSI Ship Matrix

flight-ready Recovery Support Medium

Leave no one behind. The SRV is a specialized recovery ship built for the extremes. From search-and-rescue to moving cargo containers, its innovative tractor-beam system makes towing effortless, while enhanced shields and heavy armor ensure pilot safety in tough situations.ILW 2024 Day 1-2

Matrix figures: 31.5 × 21.5 × 9.5 m · 449,970 kg · crew 1 · 12 SCU · SCM 200 · afterburner 1,100 m/s · updated 2026-05-27

On RSI ↗ Brochure ↗ Galactapedia ↗

Contracts that mention this ship

None in the current build - the game names most things through placeholders.

Figures from Game2.dcb via api.star-citizen.wiki, 4.10.2-LIVE.12881860; prices via UEX; description, status and matrix figures from the RSI Ship Matrix , image: starcitizen.tools. Loadout planning is what erkul does best - this page links there rather than repeating it.