Air/Raft
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Air/raft (Vehicle) Synopsis
Also known as a flier, the air/raft relies on solid-state anti-grav modules for lift and propulsion.
Air/raft (Vehicle) Description
Air/raft's commonly have the following features:
- Four independent, individually replaceable modules insure a maximum of safety, in that each provides one-quarter of the vehicle's total lift.
- A standard air/raft masses about 4 tons, and can carry a payload of about 4 tons, including the pilot and 3 passengers.
- Cruising speed is usually 100 kph, with unlimited range and endurance.
- Many air/rafts are open-topped and subject to the effects of weather and climate.
- The major drawbacks to the air/raft are its low load capacity, its relatively slow speed, and its susceptibility to weather (both the negative effects of bad weather on passengers and the slowing effects of high winds and buffeting).
- Also, most can be overloaded with passengers (a maximum of 8 can fit with minimal comfort) so long as the tonnage maximum is not exceeded.
- Most air/rafts are capable of reaching orbit (occupants must wear vacc suits) but the trip will take several (6 to 8) hours.
Air/raft (Vehicle) References
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- Classic Traveller Mercenary (book)
- Classic Traveller Supplement 8 Library Data (A-M)
- MegaTraveller Imperial Encyclopedia
- Twilight's Peak (book) (Adventure 3)
Air/raft (Vehicle) Representative Classes
TL-16 Trodall-class Air/Raft 4 tons Cargo: 0.6794 KL TL-13 Hurakan enclosed Air/Raft 3 tons Cargo: 20.0000 KL TL-13 Halcyon open Air/Raft 2 tons Cargo: 11.1670 KL TL-12 Children's Air/Raft Less than 1.0 tons Cargo: 50 KG