K-1
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- 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 | 4 g |
| Maximum Thrust | 6 g |
| Fuel | 30 tons |
| Burn Rate | 1.84 days[2] |
| 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[3] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,146 |
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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.[4]
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's hull is protected by 21 tons of standard armor, with a large portion of the armor focused in the bow with a lesser amount of the armor in the sides.[5]
Cargo
The K-1 features sixteen point five tons of cargo capacity and berths for six passengers in steerage compartment.[6]
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[7], BV (2.0) = 1,681
Drop Shuttle Gallery
The Original image of the K-1 Drop Shuttle
Notes
As of this writing, there is no updated BattleValue listed on Master Unit List.[8]
References
- ↑ MUL Online date for the K-1
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3057 Revised, p. 173 K-1 DropShuttle - Updated information with updated thrust info and burn/fuel rate.
- ↑ 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
- ↑ K-1 DropShuttle - No BV2 listed.
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