diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/type/UnitType.java b/core/src/mindustry/type/UnitType.java
index 23f24cb952..faae869ca1 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/type/UnitType.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/type/UnitType.java
@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ public class UnitType extends UnlockableContent{
     public Color lightColor = Pal.powerLight;
     public boolean drawCell = true, drawItems = true, drawShields = true;
     public int parts = 0;
-    public int trailLength = 5;
+    public int trailLength = 3;
 
     public ObjectSet<StatusEffect> immunities = new ObjectSet<>();
     public Sound deathSound = Sounds.bang;