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Also known as a flier, the '''Air/raft''' relies on solid-state [[Gravity control technology|anti-grav modules]] for lift and propulsion. | Also known as a flier, the '''Air/raft''' relies on solid-state [[Gravity control technology|anti-grav modules]] for lift and propulsion. | ||
| + | * Most air/rafts are capable of reaching orbit (occupants must wear vacc suits) but the trip will take several (6 to 8) hours. An air/raft is ''not'' intended for extended spaceflight. Interface landers (spacecraft), [[G-carrier]]s, ship's gigs, shuttles, and other smallcraft perform similar roles. | ||
| − | + | == Description (Specifications) == | |
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Air/raft's commonly have the following features: | Air/raft's commonly have the following features: | ||
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* Four independent, individually replaceable modules insure a maximum of safety, in that each provides one-quarter of the vehicle's total lift. | * Four independent, individually replaceable modules insure a maximum of safety, in that each provides one-quarter of the vehicle's total lift. | ||
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* A standard air/raft masses about 4 tons, and can carry a payload of about 4 tons, including the pilot and 3 passengers. | * A standard air/raft masses about 4 tons, and can carry a payload of about 4 tons, including the pilot and 3 passengers. | ||
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* Cruising speed is usually 100 kph, with unlimited range and endurance. | * Cruising speed is usually 100 kph, with unlimited range and endurance. | ||
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* Many air/rafts are open-topped and subject to the effects of weather and climate. | * Many air/rafts are open-topped and subject to the effects of weather and climate. | ||
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* The major drawbacks to the air/raft are its low load capacity, its relatively slow speed, and its susceptibility to weather (both the negative effects of bad weather on passengers and the slowing effects of high winds and buffeting). | * The major drawbacks to the air/raft are its low load capacity, its relatively slow speed, and its susceptibility to weather (both the negative effects of bad weather on passengers and the slowing effects of high winds and buffeting). | ||
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* Also, most can be overloaded with passengers (a maximum of 8 can fit with minimal comfort) so long as the tonnage maximum is not exceeded. | * Also, most can be overloaded with passengers (a maximum of 8 can fit with minimal comfort) so long as the tonnage maximum is not exceeded. | ||
| − | == | + | == History & Background (Dossier) == |
| + | No information yet available. | ||
| + | === Representative Classes === | ||
:{| class="wikitable sortable" width="90%" | :{| class="wikitable sortable" width="90%" | ||
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| − | | TL-16 || [http://www.freelancetraveller.com/features/shipyard/mega/trodall.html Trodall-class Air/Raft] || 4 tons || Cargo: | + | ! TL |
| + | ! Model Name | ||
| + | ! Weight (Unloaded) | ||
| + | ! Cargo | ||
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| + | | TL-16 || [http://www.freelancetraveller.com/features/shipyard/mega/trodall.html Trodall-class Air/Raft] || 4 tons || Cargo: 0.6794 Kiloliters | ||
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| − | | TL-13 || [http://www.republicofnewhome.org/oldlair/games/traveller/designs/megatrav13.html#airraft Hurakan enclosed Air/Raft] || 3 tons || Cargo: 20.0000 | + | | TL-13 || [http://www.republicofnewhome.org/oldlair/games/traveller/designs/megatrav13.html#airraft Hurakan enclosed Air/Raft] || 3 tons || Cargo: 20.0000 Kiloliters |
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| − | | TL-13 || [http://www.republicofnewhome.org/oldlair/games/traveller/designs/megatrav13.html#airraft Halcyon open Air/Raft] || 2 tons || Cargo: 11.1670 | + | | TL-13 || [http://www.republicofnewhome.org/oldlair/games/traveller/designs/megatrav13.html#airraft Halcyon open Air/Raft] || 2 tons || Cargo: 11.1670 Kiloliters |
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| − | | TL-12 || [[Children's Air/Raft]] || Less than 1.0 tons || Cargo: 50 | + | | TL-12 || [[Children's Air/Raft]] || Less than 1.0 tons || Cargo: 50.0000 Kiloliters |
|} | |} | ||
| − | == | + | == References & Contributors (Sources) == |
| + | {{Detail}} | ||
{{Sources | {{Sources | ||
| − | | | + | |S3= [[Classic Traveller]] [[Little Black Book]] [[Mercenary (book)]] |
| − | |S2= [[Classic Traveller]] [[Library Data (A-M)|Supplement 8 Library Data (A-M)]] | + | |S2= [[Classic Traveller]] [[Little Black Book]] [[Library Data (A-M)|Supplement 8 Library Data (A-M)]] |
| − | | | + | |S1= [[Classic Traveller]] [[Little Black Book]] Adventure 3 [[Twilight's Peak (book)]] |
| − | | | + | |S4= [[Grand Census]] |
| + | |S5= [[MegaTraveller]] [[101 Vehicles]] | ||
| + | |S6= [[MegaTraveller]] [[Imperial Encyclopedia]] | ||
| + | |S7= [[MegaTraveller]] [[World Builder's Handbook]] | ||
| + | |S8= [[Traveller:The New Era (book)|Traveller: The New Era]] Main Rulebook (pg. 363) | ||
| + | |S9= [[Reformation Coalition Equipment Guide]] | ||
| + | |S10= External Link: [http://www.freelancetraveller.com/features/shipyard/mega/trodall.html] (Trodall-class Air/raft) | ||
| + | |S11= Author & Contributor: [[Bari Z. Stafford]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| − | {{LE | + | {{LE|Vehicles}} |
Revision as of 20:14, 21 July 2016
Also known as a flier, the Air/raft relies on solid-state anti-grav modules for lift and propulsion.
- Most air/rafts are capable of reaching orbit (occupants must wear vacc suits) but the trip will take several (6 to 8) hours. An air/raft is not intended for extended spaceflight. Interface landers (spacecraft), G-carriers, ship's gigs, shuttles, and other smallcraft perform similar roles.
Description (Specifications)
Air/raft's commonly have the following features:
- Four independent, individually replaceable modules insure a maximum of safety, in that each provides one-quarter of the vehicle's total lift.
- A standard air/raft masses about 4 tons, and can carry a payload of about 4 tons, including the pilot and 3 passengers.
- Cruising speed is usually 100 kph, with unlimited range and endurance.
- Many air/rafts are open-topped and subject to the effects of weather and climate.
- The major drawbacks to the air/raft are its low load capacity, its relatively slow speed, and its susceptibility to weather (both the negative effects of bad weather on passengers and the slowing effects of high winds and buffeting).
- Also, most can be overloaded with passengers (a maximum of 8 can fit with minimal comfort) so long as the tonnage maximum is not exceeded.
History & Background (Dossier)
No information yet available.
Representative Classes
TL Model Name Weight (Unloaded) Cargo TL-16 Trodall-class Air/Raft 4 tons Cargo: 0.6794 Kiloliters TL-13 Hurakan enclosed Air/Raft 3 tons Cargo: 20.0000 Kiloliters TL-13 Halcyon open Air/Raft 2 tons Cargo: 11.1670 Kiloliters TL-12 Children's Air/Raft Less than 1.0 tons Cargo: 50.0000 Kiloliters
References & Contributors (Sources)
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- Classic Traveller Little Black Book Adventure 3 Twilight's Peak (book)
- Classic Traveller Little Black Book Supplement 8 Library Data (A-M)
- Classic Traveller Little Black Book Mercenary (book)
- Grand Census
- MegaTraveller 101 Vehicles
- MegaTraveller Imperial Encyclopedia
- MegaTraveller World Builder's Handbook
- Traveller: The New Era Main Rulebook (pg. 363)
- Reformation Coalition Equipment Guide
- External Link: [1] (Trodall-class Air/raft)
- Author & Contributor: Bari Z. Stafford