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Also known as a flier, the air/raft relies on solid state anti-grav modules for lift and propulsion. Four independent, individually replaceable modules ensure a maximum of safety, in that each provides one-quarter of the vehicle's total lift. A standard air/raft masses about four tons and can carry a payload of about four tons, including the driver and three passengers. An air/raft can be overloaded with passengers (a maximum of eight can fit with minimal comfort) provided total tonnage capacity for the vehicle is not exceeded. Cruising speed is usually 100 kph and extremely subject to wind effects. The vehicle is open-topped, and subject to the effects of weather and climate. Range in time or distance is effectively unlimited; refuelling (recharging) can be accomplished from a starship power plant in a few hours every ten weeks or so. An air/raft can reach orbit (occupants should wear vacc suits) in several hours (number of hours equals planetary size digit in the UPP). Travel beyond orbit (interplanetary) | Also known as a flier, the air/raft relies on solid state anti-grav modules for lift and propulsion. Four independent, individually replaceable modules ensure a maximum of safety, in that each provides one-quarter of the vehicle's total lift. A standard air/raft masses about four tons and can carry a payload of about four tons, including the driver and three passengers. An air/raft can be overloaded with passengers (a maximum of eight can fit with minimal comfort) provided total tonnage capacity for the vehicle is not exceeded. Cruising speed is usually 100 kph and extremely subject to wind effects. The vehicle is open-topped, and subject to the effects of weather and climate. Range in time or distance is effectively unlimited; refuelling (recharging) can be accomplished from a starship power plant in a few hours every ten weeks or so. An air/raft can reach orbit (occupants should wear vacc suits) in several hours (number of hours equals planetary size digit in the UPP). Travel beyond orbit (interplanetary) | ||
is not possible. 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 the passengers, and the slowing effects of winds and buffeting). | is not possible. 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 the passengers, and the slowing effects of winds and buffeting). | ||
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=Non-Canon= | =Non-Canon= | ||
Feel free to enter further information and/or personal experiences with this vehicle. | Feel free to enter further information and/or personal experiences with this vehicle. | ||
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Revision as of 05:10, 22 February 2006
Also known as a flier, the air/raft relies on solid state anti-grav modules for lift and propulsion. Four independent, individually replaceable modules ensure a maximum of safety, in that each provides one-quarter of the vehicle's total lift. A standard air/raft masses about four tons and can carry a payload of about four tons, including the driver and three passengers. An air/raft can be overloaded with passengers (a maximum of eight can fit with minimal comfort) provided total tonnage capacity for the vehicle is not exceeded. Cruising speed is usually 100 kph and extremely subject to wind effects. The vehicle is open-topped, and subject to the effects of weather and climate. Range in time or distance is effectively unlimited; refuelling (recharging) can be accomplished from a starship power plant in a few hours every ten weeks or so. An air/raft can reach orbit (occupants should wear vacc suits) in several hours (number of hours equals planetary size digit in the UPP). Travel beyond orbit (interplanetary) is not possible. 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 the passengers, and the slowing effects of winds and buffeting).
- Source: Supplement 8 Library Data (A-M)
Non-Canon
Feel free to enter further information and/or personal experiences with this vehicle.