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A very limited amount of cargo may be carried within the chariot.
 
A very limited amount of cargo may be carried within the chariot.
* ''Cargo Storage'': 9.8m³ (0.7 dTons).
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* ''Cargo Storage'': 0.5m³ (0.04 dTons).
 
* ''Maximum Load'': 500 kg (including passenger).
 
* ''Maximum Load'': 500 kg (including passenger).
 
** ''Maximum Gross Weight'': 650 kg.
 
** ''Maximum Gross Weight'': 650 kg.

Revision as of 14:14, 8 March 2018

Chariot
Tech Level TL–1
Mass 0.2 Tons
Cost {{{cost}}}
Mode Wheels
Type
Speed 25 kph
Cargo 9.8m³
Crew 1
Passengers 1
Armament none

The Open Cart is a type of Ground Car.

Description / Specifications

A small very low tech animal-powered vehicle designed for personal transportation.

Hull / Suspension

A lightweight box-shaped hull constructed from bronze, wood and animal hides.

  • Length: 1.5m, Width: 1.6m, Height: 1.2m.
  • Overall volume: approximately 2.9m³ (0.2 dTons).
  • Unloaded Weight: 150 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 an axle.

Power / Transmission

1x Beast of Burden (typically a horse, capable of moving up to 700 kg). Some larger chariots have teams of animals drawing them.

The animal is harnessed between a pair of 3m long shafts attached to the axle.

Performance

  • Cruise Speed: 5 kph, Fast Speed: 15 kph (trotting), Top Speed: 25 km.
  • Range: 10 hours at Cruise Speed, 1 hour at Fast Speed, 10 minutes per hour at Top Speed.

Crew / Passengers

The body of the vehicle is an open box with standing room only. One passengers may carried, though such arrangements are cramped. The driver's position is fitted with reins to control and steer the animal.

A very limited amount of cargo may be carried within the chariot.

  • Cargo Storage: 0.5m³ (0.04 dTons).
  • Maximum Load: 500 kg (including passenger).
    • Maximum Gross Weight: 650 kg.

Equipment

None.

History / Background

An early animal-powered vehicle designed as personal transportion.

See also: Vehicles of the Distant Fringe.

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