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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
The '''ACL-800 ''Comet'' Airliner''' is a product of Avanti Aerospace of [[Canonbie]]. It is designed as a regular commercial passenger airliner, versus many of Avanti's luxury oriented civilian aircraft.<ref name="TRO:VAp110"/><ref name="TRO:VArp118"/>
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The '''ACL-800 ''Comet'' Airliner''' is a product of Avanti Aerospace of [[Canonbie]], designed to be a normal commercial services aircraft, versus many of Avanti's luxury oriented civilian aircraft.<ref name="TRO:VAp110"/><ref name="TRO:VArp118"/>
  
The ''Comet'' has been noted for its flexibility and useful features, which made it popular in both Lyran and Davion space. Many planetary leaders and corporate executives utilize customized versions of these planes as private aircraft. The design has proven so popular that it has been copied widely throughout the Inner Sphere.<ref name="TRO:VAp110"/><ref name="TRO:VArp118"/>
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The ''Comet's'' been noted for its flexibility and it many features, which made it popular in both Lyran and Davion space. Many planetary leaders and corporate executives have purchased these planes to make into their own customized air vehicle. The design has proven so popular that it has been copied widely throughout the Inner Sphere.<ref name="TRO:VAp110"/><ref name="TRO:VArp118"/>
  
 
== Equipment and Capabilities ==
 
== Equipment and Capabilities ==
The ''Comet'' can accommodate 120 passenger (including stewards). Seating is divided into two passenger decks. A pair of first-class cabins for high-end passengers are found on the first deck. These suites offer banquet facilities and can be quickly converted into business conference centers. The business suite can also use the craft's communications system to tie into local news, datanet, and [[holovid]] feeds.<ref name="TRO:VAp110"/><ref name="TRO:VArp118"/>
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The ''Comet'' has the capacity of flying 120 passenger (including stewards). These accommodations have been placed on the two passenger decks. A pair of first class passenger cabins for high-end passengers are found the first deck. These suites offer banquet facilities and can be quickly converted into business conference centers. The business suite can also use the craft's communications system to tie into the local news, interweb, and [[holovid]] stations.<ref name="TRO:VAp110"/><ref name="TRO:VArp118"/>
  
The craft has been equipped with 12 lifeboats for use in an emergency water landing. It also possesses a small medical bay to handle in-flight emergencies.<ref name="TRO:VAp110"/><ref name="TRO:VArp118"/>
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The craft has been equipped with 12 lifeboats for use in an emergency water landing. It also possesses a small medical bay to handle minor medical emergencies that occur in-flight.<ref name="TRO:VAp110"/><ref name="TRO:VArp118"/>
  
 
The ''Comet'' has a 21 ton fuel capacity, allowing it fly 750 km with its four Avanti AA-700 engines.<ref name="TRO:VAp110"/><ref name="TRO:VArp118"/>
 
The ''Comet'' has a 21 ton fuel capacity, allowing it fly 750 km with its four Avanti AA-700 engines.<ref name="TRO:VAp110"/><ref name="TRO:VArp118"/>
  
 
== Cargo ==
 
== Cargo ==
In the rear of the plane is a secured [[Cargo Bay|cargo bay]], which has a 7 ton cargo capacity with a rear-mounted door. The cargo bay can accommodate luggage, freight, or even small vehicles.<ref name="TRO:VAp110"/><ref name="TRO:VArp118"/>
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In the rear of the plane is a secured [[Cargo Bay|cargo bay]], which has 7 ton cargo capacity with rear-mounted door. The cargo facilities allow storage of everything from standard luggage to small vehicles.<ref name="TRO:VAp110"/><ref name="TRO:VArp118"/>
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The craft features a small sickbay to handle minor medical issues.<ref name="TRO:VAp110"/><ref name="TRO:VArp118"/>
  
 
== Variants ==
 
== Variants ==
* ''Cattle Car '' - The ''Cattle Car'' is the nickname for a stripped down version of the ''Comet.'' These ACL-800s are meant for bulk passenger and cargo service. They remove the two first-class cabins and double the passenger and cargo capacities of the base model.<ref name="TRO:VAp110"/><ref name="TRO:VArp118"/>
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* ''Cattle Car '' - The ''Cattle Car'' is the nickname for a stripped down version of the ''Comet''. These ACL-800s meant for dedicate passenger and cargo service removes the two first class cabins and doubles the passenger and cargo capacities of the base model.<ref name="TRO:VAp110"/><ref name="TRO:VArp118"/>
  
 
== Notes ==
 
== Notes ==
The ACL-800 features enough [[Paramedic Equipment]] to treat four patients.<ref name="TRO:VAp110"/><ref name="TRO:VArp118"/>
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The ACL-800 features enough [[Paramedic Equipment]] to treat four persons.<ref name="TRO:VAp110"/><ref name="TRO:VArp118"/>
  
 
As of this writing, there are no published Record Sheets for this vehicle or its variant.
 
As of this writing, there are no published Record Sheets for this vehicle or its variant.

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