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{{InfoboxVehicle | {{InfoboxVehicle | ||
|name= Dray | |name= Dray | ||
| − | |image= | + | |image= [[File: Distant Fringe Logo.gif]] |
|caption= | |caption= | ||
|TL= 2 | |TL= 2 | ||
| − | |size= 1. | + | |size= 1.8 Tons |
| − | | | + | | cost =Cr7,300 |
| − | |mode= | + | |mode= Ground (Wheeled) |
| + | |type= Cargo Vehicle | ||
|speed= 15 kph | |speed= 15 kph | ||
| − | |cargo= | + | |cargo= 17m³ |
|crew= 1 | |crew= 1 | ||
|pass= 1 +1 | |pass= 1 +1 | ||
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|footnote= | |footnote= | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | The [[Fringian Dray|Dray]] is a type of '' | + | The [[Fringian Dray|Dray]] is a type of archaic ''[[Ground Car]]''. |
| + | * Please also see: [[Vehicles of the Distant Fringe]] | ||
| − | == Description | + | == Description ([[Specifications]]) == |
| − | + | It is a very low tech animal-powered vehicle designed for commercial use. | |
=== Hull / Suspension === | === Hull / Suspension === | ||
A boxy hull constructed from iron and wood. | A boxy hull constructed from iron and wood. | ||
| − | * ''Length'': 5.3m, ''Width'': 1.8m, ''Height'': 2.5m. | + | * ''Length'': 5.3m (plus shaft), ''Width'': 1.8m, ''Height'': 2.5m. |
| − | * ''Overall volume'': approximately 23.9m³ (1. | + | * ''Overall volume'': approximately 23.9m³ (1.8 dTons). |
* ''Unloaded Weight'': 1,100 kg. | * ''Unloaded Weight'': 1,100 kg. | ||
The overall volume measures the vehicles maximum dimensions and includes road clearance. The enclosed volume of the hull is much lower. | 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 sprung wheeled suspension system mounted on axles. | + | The vehicle is fitted with a sprung wheeled suspension system mounted on axles. The Dray has four wheels. |
=== Power / Transmission === | === Power / Transmission === | ||
| − | + | Beasts of Burden (typically a team of 4x [[Brobdee|heavy horses]]) capable of moving up to 4,000 kg. | |
The animals are harnessed to a 7m long shaft attached to the front axle. | The animals are harnessed to a 7m long shaft attached to the front axle. | ||
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==== Performance ==== | ==== Performance ==== | ||
* ''Cruise Speed'': 5 kph, ''Top Speed'': 15 km (trotting). | * ''Cruise Speed'': 5 kph, ''Top Speed'': 15 km (trotting). | ||
| − | * ''Range'': 10 hours at Cruise Speed. | + | * ''Range'': 10 hours at Cruise Speed, 10 minutes per hour at Top Speed. |
=== Crew / Passengers === | === Crew / Passengers === | ||
| − | The body of the vehicle is a flat deck. The crew facilities consist of an open bench seat located at the top-front: up to two passengers may be seated | + | The body of the vehicle is a flat deck. 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, though such arrangements are cramped. The driver's position is fitted with reins to control and steer the animals. |
| − | The | + | The vehicle is designed to carry cargo. Multiple tethering points set into the deck and hull allow the load to be secured. |
* ''Cargo Storage'': up to 17m³ (1.2 dTons). | * ''Cargo Storage'': up to 17m³ (1.2 dTons). | ||
| − | * ''Maximum Load'': 2, | + | * ''Maximum Load'': 2,700 kg (including passengers). |
| − | ** ''Maximum Gross Weight'': | + | ** ''Maximum Gross Weight'': 3,800 kg. |
=== Equipment === | === Equipment === | ||
Nutrition for the draft animals. A tarpaulin to cover the cargo. | Nutrition for the draft animals. A tarpaulin to cover the cargo. | ||
| − | == History | + | == History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == |
| − | + | It is an early [[creature]]-powered [[vehicle]] designed to transport [[passenger]]s, [[mail]], and incidental [[cargo]]. | |
| − | + | === Image Repository === | |
| + | No information yet available. | ||
| − | == References & Contributors | + | == References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) == |
{{Intermediate}} | {{Intermediate}} | ||
{{Detail}} | {{Detail}} | ||
{{Sources | {{Sources | ||
| − | | | + | |S3= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus [[Adie Alegoric Stewart]] of the [[IISS]] |
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}} | }} | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category: Distant Fringe]] |
| − | {{LEA| | + | [[Category: Distant Fringe Vehicle]] |
| + | {{LEA|Land Vehicle|Ground Vehicle|Wheeled Vehicle|Civilian Vehicle}} | ||
| + | [[Category: Commercial Vehicle]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Primitive Craft]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Wagon]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:53, 18 May 2024
| Dray | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Tech Level | TL–2 |
| Mass | 1.8 Tons |
| Cost | Cr7,300 |
| Mode | Ground (Wheeled) |
| Type | Cargo Vehicle |
| Speed | 15 kph |
| Cargo | 17m³ |
| Crew | 1 |
| Passengers | 1 +1 |
| Armament | none |
The Dray is a type of archaic Ground Car.
- Please also see: Vehicles of the Distant Fringe
Description (Specifications)[edit]
It is a very low tech animal-powered vehicle designed for commercial use.
Hull / Suspension[edit]
A boxy hull constructed from iron and wood.
- Length: 5.3m (plus shaft), Width: 1.8m, Height: 2.5m.
- Overall volume: approximately 23.9m³ (1.8 dTons).
- Unloaded Weight: 1,100 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 sprung wheeled suspension system mounted on axles. The Dray has four wheels.
Power / Transmission[edit]
Beasts of Burden (typically a team of 4x heavy horses) capable of moving up to 4,000 kg.
The animals are harnessed to a 7m long shaft attached to the front axle.
Performance[edit]
- Cruise Speed: 5 kph, Top Speed: 15 km (trotting).
- Range: 10 hours at Cruise Speed, 10 minutes per hour at Top Speed.
Crew / Passengers[edit]
The body of the vehicle is a flat deck. 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, though such arrangements are cramped. The driver's position is fitted with reins to control and steer the animals.
The vehicle is designed to carry cargo. Multiple tethering points set into the deck and hull allow the load to be secured.
- Cargo Storage: up to 17m³ (1.2 dTons).
- Maximum Load: 2,700 kg (including passengers).
- Maximum Gross Weight: 3,800 kg.
Equipment[edit]
Nutrition for the draft animals. A tarpaulin to cover the cargo.
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
It is an early creature-powered vehicle designed to transport passengers, mail, and incidental cargo.
Image Repository[edit]
No information yet available.
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
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- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus Adie Alegoric Stewart of the IISS