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| − | Due to the long range of the craft, the K-1 is outfitted with a minimum of defensive weaponry consisting of single [[LRM-5]] and [[Medium Laser]] mounted in the nose, another medium laser on each side, and a [[Small Laser|small]] and medium laser pointing directly aft. | + | Due to the long range of the craft, the K-1 is outfitted with a minimum of defensive weaponry consisting of single [[LRM-5]] and [[Medium Laser]] mounted in the nose, another medium laser on each side, and a [[Small Laser|small]] and medium laser pointing directly aft. |
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| + | The ship hull is protected by 21 tons of standard armor, with large portion of armor focus in in bow with least of the armor in sides.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3057 Revised'', p. 173 - Weapons and armor protection information from updated TRO for the K1.</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 21:30, 22 October 2016
- This article is about the K-1 "DropShuttle" class of small craft. For the DropShuttle type of spacecraft, see DropShuttle.
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| K-1 DropShuttle | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | BBP Industries Brigadier Corporation Sacrado Industries Shipil Company |
| Production Year | 2536[1] |
| Use | DropShuttle |
| Type (Shape) | Civilian Spheroid |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
| Cost | 9,261,250 Cbills |
| Introduced | |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 200 |
| Structural Integrity | 6 |
| Length | 28 |
| Engine (Type) | Pratt & Whitney 400 |
| Safe Thrust | 2 g |
| Maximum Thrust | 3 g |
| Fuel | 30 tons |
| Burn Rate | 16.3 days |
| Armament | 1 x LRM-5 4 x Medium Lasers 1 x Small Laser |
| Armor | 12 tons standard |
| Heat Sinks | 10 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Passengers | |
| BV (1.0) | 912[2] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,146 |
Contents
Description
The spheroid counterpart to the KR-61 Long Range Shuttle, the K-1-class DropShuttle is technically a small craft and notably also the smallest space vehicle equipped with a Docking Collar for attaching to a JumpShip in the fashion of a DropShip (an unusual feature for a small craft).
It should be noted that "DropShuttle" is a misnomer, as the K-1 is not a DropShuttle in the technical sense.
Originally designed in the Star League era when JumpShips were plentiful and passage aboard them frequent and inexpensive, the K-1 was used for "hops" to neighboring star systems. With the increasing rarity of JumpShips and travel aboard them at a premium since the early Succession Wars, the greater passenger and cargo capacity of regular DropShips has seen the K-1 DropShuttle relegated to the role other long range shuttles have.
A tiny booth is mentioned aboard the K-1 DropShuttle Columbus that serves as both the vessel's breakfast table and a mid-day workstation. It is unknown if this is a standard feature on K-1 type craft. Similarly, it is mentioned that the cramped cockpit features three seats.[3]
Weapons and Equipment
Due to the long range of the craft, the K-1 is outfitted with a minimum of defensive weaponry consisting of single LRM-5 and Medium Laser mounted in the nose, another medium laser on each side, and a small and medium laser pointing directly aft.
The ship hull is protected by 21 tons of standard armor, with large portion of armor focus in in bow with least of the armor in sides.[4]
Cargo
The K-1 features sixteen point five tons of cargo capacity and berths for six passengers in steerage compartment.[5]
Variants
- K-1C
- Introduced in 2914, the Clan version of the venerable K-1, while still classified as a "civilian" vessel, carries better armor as well as a weapons array consisting five Medium Pulse Lasers. It is almost identical in all other respects. BV (1.0) = 1,413[6], BV (2.0) = 1,681
Drop Shuttle Gallery
K-1 Drop Shuttle
References
- ↑ MUL online date for the K-1
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 197
- ↑ Forgotten Worlds, Book One
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3057 Revised, p. 173 - Weapons and armor protection information from updated TRO for the K1.
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3057 Revised", p. 173 - K-1 DropShuttle "Current Cargo Capacity for the K-1 (Inner Sphere) DropShuttle."
- ↑ AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 198
Bibliography
- AeroTech 2 Record Sheets
- DropShips and JumpShips, p 73
- Forgotten Worlds, Book One
- Technical Readout: 3057, p 175
- Technical Readout: 3057 Revised, p 173