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== Air/raft (Vehicle) Synopsis ==
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Also known as a flier, the '''Air/raft''' relies on solid-state [[Gravity control technology|anti-grav modules]] for lift and propulsion.
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The [[Air/Raft]] is the [[Vehicle|major transportation vehicle]] on most [[world]]s with high enough [[tech level]]s. {{Page cite|name= Characters and Combat|page=17|version=Classic Traveller}}
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* These [[gravcraft]] tend to go mainstream and become widely available at the [[TL:10-12]] and [[TL:13-15]] [[tech epoch]]s.
  
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Most air/rafts are capable of reaching orbit (occupants must wear vacc suits) but the trip will take several (6 to 8) hours. An air/raft is ''not'' intended for extended spaceflight. Interface landers (spacecraft), [[G-carrier]]s, ship's gigs, shuttles, and other smallcraft perform similar roles.
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== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
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[[Air/raft]]s rely on solid-state [[Gravity control technology|anti-grav modules]] for lift and propulsion and are also known as fliers.
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* Most air/rafts are capable of reaching orbit (occupants must wear vacc suits) but the trip will take several (6 to 8) hours. An air/raft is ''not'' intended for extended spaceflight. Interface landers (spacecraft), [[G-carrier]]s, ship's [[gig]]s, [[shuttle]]s, and other [[smallcraft]] perform similar roles.
  
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== Air/raft (Vehicle) Description ==
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=== Image Repository ===
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Air/raft's commonly have the following features:
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No information yet available.
  
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=== Common Air/Raft Features ===
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Air/rafts 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.  
 
* Four independent, individually replaceable modules insure a maximum of safety, in that each provides one-quarter of the vehicle's total lift.  
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* A standard air/raft masses about 4 tons, and can carry a payload of about 4 tons, including the pilot and 3 passengers.  
 
* A standard air/raft masses about 4 tons, and can carry a payload of about 4 tons, including the pilot and 3 passengers.  
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* Cruising speed is usually 100 kph, with unlimited range and endurance.  
 
* Cruising speed is usually 100 kph, with unlimited range and endurance.  
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* Many air/rafts are open-topped and subject to the effects of weather and climate.
 
* Many air/rafts are open-topped and subject to the effects of weather and climate.
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* 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).
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* 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.
  
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* 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).
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== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
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Most people are aware of the basics of operation for such [[vehicle]]s. The air/raft can be dangerous to operate at high speed situations or in bad weather. {{Page cite|name= Characters and Combat|page=17|version=Classic Traveller}}
  
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* 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.
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===Examples of [[Air/Raft]]s===
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{{Vehicle summary list|Air/Raft}}
  
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== Air/raft (Vehicle) Representative Classes ==
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== See Also ==
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| TL-16 || [http://www.freelancetraveller.com/features/shipyard/mega/trodall.html Trodall-class Air/Raft]                      || 4 tons || Cargo:  0.6794 KL
 
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| TL-13 || [http://www.republicofnewhome.org/oldlair/games/traveller/designs/megatrav13.html#airraft Hurakan enclosed Air/Raft] || 3 tons || Cargo: 20.0000 KL
 
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| TL-13 || [http://www.republicofnewhome.org/oldlair/games/traveller/designs/megatrav13.html#airraft Halcyon open Air/Raft]    || 2 tons || Cargo: 11.1670 KL
 
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| TL-12 || [[Children's Air/Raft]]                  || Less than 1.0 tons      || Cargo: 50 KG
 
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== Air/raft (Vehicle) References ==
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== References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) ==
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{{Intermediate}}
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{{Detail}}
 
{{Sources
 
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|S1= [[Classic Traveller]] [[Mercenary (book)]]
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|S1= {{Ludography cite|name= Characters and Combat |page=18|version=Classic Traveller}}
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|S2= [[Classic Traveller]] [[Library Data (A-M)|Supplement 8 Library Data (A-M)]]  
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|S2= {{Ludography cite|name= Starships and Spacecraft |page= TBD}}
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|S3= [[MegaTraveller]] [[Imperial Encyclopedia]]
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|S3= {{Ludography cite|name= Twilight's Peak |page= TBD}}
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|S4= [[Twilight's Peak (book)]] (Adventure 3)
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|S4= {{Ludography cite|name= Mercenary |page= TBD}}
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|S5= {{Ludography cite|name= Library Data (A-M) |page= TBD}} Supplement 8
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|S6= {{Ludography cite|name= Grand Census |page= TBD}}
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|S7= {{Ludography cite|name= 101 Vehicles |page= TBD}}
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|S8= {{Ludography cite|name= Imperial Encyclopedia |page= TBD}}
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|S9= {{Ludography cite|name= World Builder's Handbook |page= TBD}}
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|S10= {{Ludography cite|name= Third Imperium 10 |page= TBD}}
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|S11= [[Traveller:The New Era (book)|Traveller: The New Era]] Main Rulebook (pg. 363)
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|S12= {{Ludography cite|name= Reformation Coalition Equipment Guide |page= TBD}}
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|S13= {{Ludography cite|name= SGS: Imperial Small Craft Vol. 2 |page= TBD}}
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|S14= [[Civilian Air/Raft (Deck Plan)]]
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|S15= EXTERNAL LINK: [http://www.freelancetraveller.com/features/shipyard/mega/trodall.html] (Trodall-class Air/raft)
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|S16= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]]
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|S17= Author & Contributor: [[Bari Z. Stafford]]
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|S18= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]]  
 
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== Non-canon Air/raft (Vehicle) Data ==
 
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Feel free to enter further information and/or personal experiences with this vehicle.
 
  
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{{LE|Vehicle Role}}

Latest revision as of 16:04, 21 June 2020

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The Air/Raft is the major transportation vehicle on most worlds with high enough tech levels. [1]

Description (Specifications)[edit]

Air/rafts rely on solid-state anti-grav modules for lift and propulsion and are also known as fliers.

  • Most air/rafts are capable of reaching orbit (occupants must wear vacc suits) but the trip will take several (6 to 8) hours. An air/raft is not intended for extended spaceflight. Interface landers (spacecraft), G-carriers, ship's gigs, shuttles, and other smallcraft perform similar roles.

Image Repository[edit]

No information yet available.

Common Air/Raft Features[edit]

Air/rafts 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.

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

Most people are aware of the basics of operation for such vehicles. The air/raft can be dangerous to operate at high speed situations or in bad weather. [2]

Examples of Air/Rafts[edit]

14 Air/Raft items[edit]

Item Type Mode TL Mass Cost
Convertible Air Raft Air/Raft Flight (Grav) 15 3 dTons Cr 751,090
Enlightened 2T class Air Raft Air/Raft Flight (Grav) 11 2 dton Cr3,019,334.3
Fringian Enclosed Air/Raft Air/Raft Flight (Hybrid Grav) 9 3 Tons Cr600,000
Fringian Open Air/Raft Air/Raft Flight (Hybrid Grav) 9 3 Tons Cr600,000
Halcyon class Open Air/Raft Air/Raft Flight (Grav) TBD TBD TBD
Harpy class Air/Raft Air/Raft Flight (Grav) 9 4 dton 935,871
Imperial Cavalry Vehicle Air/Raft Flight (Grav) 15 3 dTons MCr 1.42
Imperial Recovery Sled Air/Raft Flight (Grav) 15 30 dTons MCr 4.4
Imperial Utility Grav Sled Air/Raft Flight (Grav) 15 12 dTons MCr 2.24
Murada 2T Scout Raft Air/Raft Flight (Grav) 10 2 dton Cr2,333,485
Narit class Air/Raft Air/Raft Flight (Grav) 11 3 dton Cr242,915.05
Rivaal XC class Air/Raft Air/Raft Flight (Grav) TBD TBD TBD
Traveller class Air/Raft Air/Raft Flight (Grav) 8 4 dTons Cr 275,000
Traveller class Grav Floater Air/Raft Flight (Grav) 11 TBD Cr 500

See Also[edit]

Vehicles[edit]

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If the design is described as a Vehicle then its a Spaceplane;
if it is described as a Ship its a Spaceship.

References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]

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