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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 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. The normal air/raft is 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).

Most air/rafts are capable of reaching orbit (occupants must wear vacc suits) but the trip will take several (6 to 8) hours. 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.

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Twilight's Peak (book) (Adventure 3)

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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 Suit]]s) 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 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. The normal air/raft is open-topped and subject to the effects of weather and climate.
-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: [[Library Data (A-M)|Supplement 8 Library Data (A-M)]]
+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).
+Most air/rafts are capable of reaching orbit (occupants must wear vacc suits) but the trip will take several (6 to 8) hours. 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.
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 =Non-Canon=
 Feel free to enter further information and/or personal experiences with this vehicle.
-[[Category:A]]
+{{LE|A|Goods}}
-[[Category:Library]]
 [[Category:Vehicles]]

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