Fringian Batha Cart
| Batha Cart | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Tech Level | TL–1 |
| Mass | 4 Tons |
| Cost | Cr11,200 |
| Mode | Ground (Wheeled) |
| Type | Cargo Vehicle |
| Speed | 15 kph |
| Cargo | 29.4m³ |
| Crew | 1 |
| Passengers | 2 |
| Armament | none |
The Batha Cart is a type of Wagon or archaic Ground Car.
- Please also see: Vehicles of the Distant Fringe
Description (Specifications)[edit]
A very low tech animal-powered vehicle designed for commercial use.
Image Repository[edit]
No information yet available.
General Description & Deck Plans[edit]
No information yet available.
Basic Vehicle Characteristics[edit]
Following the Imperial Army and IISS Universal Vehicle Profile and data, additional information is presented in the format shown here. The small craft factor indicates the number of squadrons (...of ten subcraft) carried on the vehicle when applicable. Tonnage on the universal vehicle profile is shown in kilotons (...thousands of tons) where necessary.
| #. | Category | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tonnage | Total mass loaded: TBD metric tons.
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| 2. | Crew | xTBD crew: TBD |
| 3. | Performance | Beasts of Burden (typically a team of x2 Batha Beasts or x10 horses) capable of moving up to 7,000 kg.
The animals are harnessed to a 6 meter long shaft attached to the front axle. |
| 4. | Electronics | None. |
| 5. | Hardpoints | x1 hardpoint. |
| 6. | Armament | Weapons: |
| 7. | Defenses | TBD |
| 8. | Craft | None. |
| 9. | Fuel | Nutrition for the draft animals. |
| 10. | Cost | Production Cost: CrTBD |
| 11. | Construction Time | TBD months (TBD weeks). |
| 12. | Comments | Standard cargo capacity TBD |
| 13. | Maintenance | TBD |
Hull / Suspension[edit]
A lightweight box-shaped hull constructed from iron and wood.
- Length: 8.5m (plus shaft), Width: 2.6m, Height: 2.4m.
- Overall volume: approximately 53m³ (4 dTons).
- Unloaded Weight: 1,600 kg.
The overall volume measures the vehicles maximum dimensions and includes road clearance. The enclosed volume of the hull is much lower.
The vehicle is fitted with a wheeled suspension system mounted on axles. Batha Carts usually have four wheels.
Power / Transmission[edit]
Performance[edit]
- Cruise Speed: 5 kph, Top Speed: 15 kph (trotting).
- Range: 8 hours (Batha Beasts) / 10 hours (horses) at Cruise Speed, 8 minutes per hour at Top Speed.
Crew / Passengers[edit]
The body of the vehicle is an open topped box. The crew facilities consist of an open bench seat located at the top-front: up to two passengers may be seated adjacent to the driver. The driver's position is fitted with reins to control and steer the animals.
The rear of the vehicle is designed to carry cargo.
- Cargo Storage: 29.4m³ (2.1 dTons).
- Maximum Load: 5,000 kg (including passenger).
- Maximum Gross Weight: 6,600 kg.
Equipment[edit]
A tarpaulin to cover the cargo.
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
An early animal-powered vehicle designed as personal transportion.
Class Naming Practice/s & Peculiarities[edit]
No information yet available.
Selected Variant Types & Classes[edit]
Civilian Vehicle - Archaic Vehicle:
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
See also: Vehicles of the Distant Fringe.
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
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