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|name=Kaufman Class Dual Environment Fighter
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|name     = Kaufman class Dual Environment Fighter
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|origin= Caliphate of Estalia
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|aerodynam= [[Streamlined Hull]]
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|image=  
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|agility  = 4
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|caption=
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|alsosee  = [[Caliphate of Estalia]]
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|tdes=PF
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|architect= 1.431
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|type=Fighters#PF{{!}}System Defense Boat
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|blueprint= No
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|TL=10
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|canon    = Yes. Published, canon starship design.
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|size=90
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|caption  = Submarine Fighter
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|jump=0
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|cargo    = X
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|g=4
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|cost    = X
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|hp=1
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|crew    = X
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|cargo=0.2 missile magazine
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|enlisted = X
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|crew=2  
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|EOS      = Still in active service.
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|hpass=0
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|era      = 1105
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|lpass=0
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|footnote = [[Starship]]s are designed with the [[Classic Traveller]] format, using [[High Guard (book)|High Guard]].
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|cost=143.06  in quantity 114.448
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|g        = X
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|footnote=
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|hp      = X
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|hpass    = X
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|hull    = Wedge Hull
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|illustration= No
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|image   = Wiki Navy.png
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|IOC      = Unknown
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|jump    = X
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|lpass    = X
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|marines  = X
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|model    = [[Model/4]]
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|officers = X
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|origin  = Third Imperium
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|QSP      = TBD
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|ref      = TBD
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|size    = X
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|size-cat = ACS
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|tdes     = TBD
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|TL      = X
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|type     = TBD
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|usp      = TBD
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|manufacturer= Various
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|name    = Kaufman class Dual Environment Fighter
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|alsosee  = [[Fighter]] - [[Spaceplane]]
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|architect= 1.431
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|canon    = No. Unpublished, non-canon fan design.
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|caption  = TBD
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|cargo   = 0.2 missile magazine
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|crew     = 2
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|cost     = 143.06  in quantity 114.448
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|IOC      = TBD
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|enlisted = 0
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|footnote = [[Starship]]s are designed with the [[Classic Traveller]] format, using [[High Guard Shipyard]] v1.13 written by [[Andrea Vallance]].
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|g        = 4
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|hp      = 1
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|hpass    = 0
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|image    = Imperial Sunburst-Sun-IISS-Traveller.gif
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|jump    = 0
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|lpass    = 0
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|marines  = 0
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|model    = 4
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|officers = 2
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|origin  = Caliphate of Estalia
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|QSP      = TBD
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|size    = 90
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|size-cat = Smallcraft
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|tdes    = FH
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|TL      = 10
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|type    = Heavy Fighter
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|usp      = PF-0104741-A00000-00001-0
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|manufacturer= Various
 
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The [[Kaufman class Dual Environment Fighter]] is a combatant [[smallcraft]].
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* It is a [[military ship]] and an [[Heavy Fighter]].
  
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Build at Kaufman for the [[Caliphate of Estalia]] which lies in the [[Delhi Subsector]] of the [[Holowon Sector]].  This is a class of {{TL|10}} [[System Defense Boat]] with the best armor available to take heavy punishment. It has the best 4 G maneuver drive and an oversized fusion power plant for maximum evasive agility. It is armed with a pair of magazine fed 50kg missile racks.  The [[Caliphate of Estalia]] relies on this class to protect the {{WorldS|Kaufman|Delhi|Holowon }} starport and native shipping in system it controls.  They can also provide close gunship support for marine units. There is a squadron of 10 of these flying submarines. They are equipped for action in the planets hydrosphere and armored to explore its greatest depths. They provide atmospheric and near space COACC. They can operate in space and are streamlined for ocean refueling. As yet they are reliant on the 800 ton [[Carrack Class Transport]]s for inter-system transport and redeployment. The crew includes a pilot/captain and a weapons officer.                  
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== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
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This is a class of {{TL|10}} [[Heavy Fighter]] with the best armor available to take heavy punishment. It has the best 4-G maneuver drive and an oversized [[fusion power plant]] for maximum evasive agility. It is armed with a pair of magazine fed 50kg [[missile rack]]s. There is a squadron of ten of these flying [[submarine]]s. They are equipped for action in the planets hydrosphere and armored to explore its greatest depths. They provide atmospheric and near space COACC. They can operate in space and are streamlined for ocean refueling. As yet they are reliant on the 800 ton [[Carrack class Transport]]s for inter-system transport and redeployment. The crew includes a pilot/captain and a weapons officer.  
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=== Basic Ship Characteristics ===
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Following the [[Imperial Navy]] and [[IISS]] [[Universal Ship Profile]] and data, additional information is presented in the format shown here. The [[small craft]] factor indicates the number of squadrons (of ten craft) carried on the ship. Tonnage on the universal ship profile is shown in kilotons (thousands of tons) where necessary. {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 10 |version= Classic Traveller}}
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
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|+ '''Basic Ship Characteristics''' {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 10 |version= Classic Traveller}}
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|-
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! No.
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! Category
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! Remarks
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| 1.
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| [[Ton|Tonnage]]
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| 90 [[ton]]s.
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| 2.
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| [[Crew]]
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| 2
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| 3.
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| [[Maneuver Drive|Performance]]
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| 4Gs
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| 4.
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| [[Ship's Computer|Electronics]]
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| Model 4
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| 5.
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| [[Ship's Hardpoint|Hardpoints]]
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| 1 [[hardpoint]].
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|-
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| 6.
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| [[Ship's Weapon|Armament]]
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| The normal weapons fit-out for it is:
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* Two missile launchers.
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| 7.
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| [[Ship's Defense|Defenses]]
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| Fully sealed and pressurized for maximum diving with factor 10 hull armor.
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| 8.
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| [[Smallcraft|Craft]]
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| None
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| 9.
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| [[Fuel Purification Plant|Fuel Treatment]]
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| Fuel Scoops
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| 10.
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| [[Imperial Currency|Cost]]
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| [[MCr]]143.06.
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| 11.
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| [[Naval Architecture|Construction Time]]
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| 9 months to build, 7 months in quantity.
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| 12.
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| Comments
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| Designed to fight underwater as well as in space.
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* Standard cargo capacity amounts to 8 tons.
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== History & Background (Dossier) ==
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Build at Kaufman for the [[Caliphate of Estalia]] which lies in the [[Delhi Subsector]] of the [[Holowon Sector]].  The [[Caliphate of Estalia]] relies on this class to protect the {{WorldS|Kaufman|Holowon|0122 B86A5D0-A}} starport and native shipping in system it controls. They can also provide close gunship support for marine units.
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== References & Contributors (Sources) ==
 
{{Metadata}}
 
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{{Intermediate}}
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{{Detail}}
 
{{Sources
 
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|S1=Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis), Captain, and Lead Naval Architect [[User:Ronald B. Kline, Jr.|Ronald B. Kline, Jr.]] of the [[Imperial Navy]]  
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|S1= {{Ludography cite|name= High Guard |page= 20-37 |version= Classic Traveller}} (Design Sequence Used)
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|S3= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis), Captain, and Lead Naval Architect [[User:Ronald B. Kline, Jr.|Ronald B. Kline, Jr.]] of the [[Imperial Navy]]
 
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{{LEN|Ships}}
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[[Category: Caliphate of Estalia]]
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[[Category: Caliphate of Estalia Ship]]
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[[Category: Ron Kline Design]]
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[[Category: Smallcraft]]
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{{LEN|Ship}}

Latest revision as of 20:22, 2 April 2023

Kaufman class Dual Environment Fighter
Imperial Sunburst-Sun-IISS-Traveller.gif
TBD
Type: FH Heavy Fighter
Category Smallcraft
Size 90 Tons
Hull Configuration Wedge Hull
Streamlining Streamlined Hull
Tech Level TL–10
Engineering
Computer 4
Jump J-0
Maneuver 4 G
Armaments
Hardpoints 1
Accommodations
Staterooms 0
Personnel
Crew 2
    Officers 2
High/Mid Passengers 0
Payload
Cargo 0.2 missile magazine Tons
Fuel tank 0 Tons
Construction
Origin Caliphate of Estalia
End of Service Still in active service.
Price
Cost MCr143.06  in quantity 114.448
Architect fee MCr1.431
Statistics
Images
Blueprint No
Illustration No
Source
Also see Fighter - Spaceplane
Canon Published, fan design
Era 1105
Starships are designed with the Classic Traveller format, using High Guard Shipyard v1.13 written by Andrea Vallance.

The Kaufman class Dual Environment Fighter is a combatant smallcraft.

Description (Specifications)[edit]

This is a class of TL–10 Heavy Fighter with the best armor available to take heavy punishment. It has the best 4-G maneuver drive and an oversized fusion power plant for maximum evasive agility. It is armed with a pair of magazine fed 50kg missile racks. There is a squadron of ten of these flying submarines. They are equipped for action in the planets hydrosphere and armored to explore its greatest depths. They provide atmospheric and near space COACC. They can operate in space and are streamlined for ocean refueling. As yet they are reliant on the 800 ton Carrack class Transports for inter-system transport and redeployment. The crew includes a pilot/captain and a weapons officer.

Basic Ship Characteristics[edit]

Following the Imperial Navy and IISS Universal Ship Profile and data, additional information is presented in the format shown here. The small craft factor indicates the number of squadrons (of ten craft) carried on the ship. Tonnage on the universal ship profile is shown in kilotons (thousands of tons) where necessary. [1]

Basic Ship Characteristics [2]
No. Category Remarks
1. Tonnage 90 tons.
2. Crew 2
3. Performance 4Gs
4. Electronics Model 4
5. Hardpoints 1 hardpoint.
6. Armament The normal weapons fit-out for it is:
  • Two missile launchers.
7. Defenses Fully sealed and pressurized for maximum diving with factor 10 hull armor.
8. Craft None
9. Fuel Treatment Fuel Scoops
10. Cost MCr143.06.
11. Construction Time 9 months to build, 7 months in quantity.
12. Comments Designed to fight underwater as well as in space.
  • Standard cargo capacity amounts to 8 tons.

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

Build at Kaufman for the Caliphate of Estalia which lies in the Delhi Subsector of the Holowon Sector. The Caliphate of Estalia relies on this class to protect the Kaufman (Holowon 0122 B86A5D0-A) starport and native shipping in system it controls. They can also provide close gunship support for marine units.

References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]

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