Fringian Heavy Tanker Trailer
| Heavy Tanker Trailer | |
|---|---|
| Tech Level | TL–8 |
| Mass | 30 Tons |
| Cost | {{{cost}}} |
| Mode | Wheels |
| Type | |
| Speed | - |
| Cargo | 340m³ |
| Crew | - |
| Passengers | - |
| Armament | none |
The Heavy Tanker Trailer is a type of Ground Car.
Description / Specifications
The Heavy Tanker Trailer is a large cargo trailer designed to be towed by a Heavy Tractor Unit.
Hull / Suspension
A generally cylindrical hull constructed from alloys and composite materials.
- Length: 28.3m, Width: 3.6m, Height: 3.7m.
- Overall Volume: approximately 377m³ (27 dTons).
- Unloaded Weight: 19,500 kg.
The overall volume measures the vehicles maximum dimensions and includes road clearance and the coupling space for the Heavy Tractor Unit. The contained volume of the hull is lower.
The vehicle is fitted with a wheeled suspension system mounted on axles.
- The vehicle performs well on metalled surfaces but has a very limited off-road capability.
Power / Transmission
The trailer has "booster" electric motors built into its axles but has no internal power source: the motors draw power from the Tractor Unit that it is coupled to.
Performance
The trailer cannot move independently: it must be coupled to a Heavy Tractor Unit.
- Performance as per the Heavy Tractor Unit towing it.
- The trailer attaches to the tractor by way of a traction pin which fits into a "fifth wheel" coupling. The linkages also include power connectors, pressure hoses and control cables.
Cargo
The trailer is a tanker: it has onboard pumps, sealable filling points, drains, internal baffles, and a governor unit that controls pumping operations. The interior of the tank is a sealed environment.
- Storage Tank: 250m³ (17.9 dTons). Maximum Load: 254,000 kg.
Equipment
Running lights. The vehicle is fitted with proximity sensors and a variety of driver aids.
History / Background
A large commercial tanker for moving bulk fluids along road networks.
See also: Vehicles of the Distant Fringe
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