Continuity mistake: When the Phantom is docked to the Ghost at the beginning of the episode, it is facing nose-in. When Ezra, Zeb and Chopper are repairing it, the shuttle is shown facing nose-out, with hyperspace visible out of the windshield. When Hera and Sabine take the shuttle on their supply run, the shuttle is back to being docked nose-in.
Continuity mistake: When Hera and Sabine are loading crates onto the Phantom, the number of crates on board the shuttle changes between shots.
Answer: Not every military vehicle looks or is built exactly the same, even if they perform similar functions. Different defense contractors would have their own particular designs. Newer vehicles often have improvements or additional capabilities added.
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