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{{InfoBoxSupportVehicle | {{InfoBoxSupportVehicle | ||
| image = [[Image:Caravan.jpg|191px]] | | image = [[Image:Caravan.jpg|191px]] | ||
| Name = Caravan Heavy Transport | | Name = Caravan Heavy Transport | ||
| − | | Manufacturer = [[Morrison-O'Connor-Marquand Corporation]]<ref name=XTRO:PV3p13>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives Vol. 3'', p. 13 | + | | Manufacturer = [[Morrison-O'Connor-Marquand Corporation]]<ref name=XTRO:PV3p13>''Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives Vol. 3'', p. 13: "Caravan Heavy Transport"</ref> |
| Production Year = | | Production Year = | ||
| Year Reference = | | Year Reference = | ||
| Use = Cargo Air Transport | | Use = Cargo Air Transport | ||
| Tech Base = Inner Sphere (Primitive) | | Tech Base = Inner Sphere (Primitive) | ||
| − | | Chassis Type (Size) = Fixed Wing (Large) | + | | Chassis Type (Size) = Fixed-Wing (Large) |
| Equipment Rating = D/C-X-X/C | | Equipment Rating = D/C-X-X/C | ||
| Cost = <!-- Optional field --> | | Cost = <!-- Optional field --> | ||
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| Power Plant Type = <!-- Optional field --> | | Power Plant Type = <!-- Optional field --> | ||
| Fuel (Type/Range) = 464 | | Fuel (Type/Range) = 464 | ||
| − | | comsys = | + | | comsys = |
| − | | T&T = | + | | T&T = |
| Fire Control System = <!-- Optional field --> | | Fire Control System = <!-- Optional field --> | ||
| Turret = <!-- Optional field --> | | Turret = <!-- Optional field --> | ||
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| Heat Sinks = None | | Heat Sinks = None | ||
| Fitted Equipment = <!-- Optional field --> | | Fitted Equipment = <!-- Optional field --> | ||
| − | | Armor = [[BAR|BAR 6]] | + | | Armor = Unspecified |
| − | + | | BAR = [[BAR|BAR|6]] | |
| − | | Crew = 3 (enlisted/non rated) | + | | Crew = 3 (enlisted/non-rated) |
| BV (1.0) = <!-- Optional field --> | | BV (1.0) = <!-- Optional field --> | ||
| BV (2.0) = <!-- Optional field --> | | BV (2.0) = <!-- Optional field --> | ||
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | The '''Caravan Heavy Transport''' was a popular [[twenty-fourth century]] large | + | The '''Caravan Heavy Transport''' was a popular [[twenty-fourth century]] large support aircraft used by various planetary civilian and government agencies. Designed by Phillip Farnsworth of Morrison-O'Connor-Marquand Corporation, the Caravan filled what was an inexpensive link in a world's transportation network which could not utilize the then-more expensive [[DropShips]] or work space shuttles. The Caravan was a phenomenal success during its heyday, which gave its manufacturing company capital to expand its production facilities to six worlds.<ref name=XTRO:PV3p13/> |
| − | The aircraft would continue to be a great success during the [[Age of War]], until the costs of operating spacecraft finally came down. Competition | + | The aircraft would continue to be a great success during the [[Age of War]], until the costs of operating spacecraft finally came down. Competition from inexpensive space vehicles reduced the need for large atmospheric aircraft and by the last years of the [[twenty-fifth century]], the Caravan would fade into the history books.<ref name=XTRO:PV3p13/> |
== Equipment and Capabilities == | == Equipment and Capabilities == | ||
The Caravan is equipped with a 60 ton carrying capacity, with access to the bay through four doors. The aircraft's fragile fuel tanks are able to hold 13 tons of fuel. This would normally give it reasonably good range if it were not for the inefficiency of its primitive engines using more fuel then necessary.<ref name=XTRO:PV3p13/> | The Caravan is equipped with a 60 ton carrying capacity, with access to the bay through four doors. The aircraft's fragile fuel tanks are able to hold 13 tons of fuel. This would normally give it reasonably good range if it were not for the inefficiency of its primitive engines using more fuel then necessary.<ref name=XTRO:PV3p13/> | ||
| − | Protecting the Caravan's hull is 7 tons of BAR Grade 6 | + | Protecting the Caravan's hull is 7 tons of BAR Grade 6 Armor.<ref name=XTRO:PV3p13/> |
== Cargo == | == Cargo == | ||
* Cargo (60 tons) - 4 Doors (2 front & 2 rear)<ref name=XTRO:PV3p13/> | * Cargo (60 tons) - 4 Doors (2 front & 2 rear)<ref name=XTRO:PV3p13/> | ||
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== Design Quirks == | == Design Quirks == | ||
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* [[Obsolete|Obsolete/2490]] | * [[Obsolete|Obsolete/2490]] | ||
| − | == References == | + | == Notes == |
| + | * As of this writing, there is no published record sheet of the Caravan Heavy Transport which has a Battle Value assigned to it. | ||
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| + | * The Caravan's image originates from the [[Stork]] Refueling craft which appeared in ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]''. The image of the Caravan was slightly modified for ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 3]]'' by erasing the refueling rig and [[aerospace fighter]]s refueling from the Stork itself. | ||
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| + | * The Supervising Engineer and Producer are both tongue-in-cheek nods to the American animated science fiction sitcom, ''[[w:Futurama|Futurama]]''. | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| − | == Bibliography == | + | ==Bibliography== |
* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 3]]'' | * ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 3]]'' | ||
* ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | * ''[[Master Unit List]]'' | ||
Latest revision as of 10:36, 26 January 2024
- This article is about the primitive aircraft. For the DropShip, see Caravan (Individual Overlord-class DropShip).
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| Caravan Heavy Transport | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Morrison-O'Connor-Marquand Corporation[1] |
| Use | Cargo Air Transport |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere (Primitive) |
| Chassis Type (Size) | Fixed-Wing (Large) |
| Equipment Rating | D/C-X-X/C |
| Introduced | 2346[2] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 200 tons |
| Structural Integrity | 4 |
| Speed | 4 |
| Top Speed | 6 |
| Power Plant | ICE |
| Fuel (Type/Range) | 464 |
| Armament | None |
| Heat Sinks | None |
| Armor | Unspecified |
| Barrier Armor Rating (BAR) | BAR|6 |
| Crew | 3 (enlisted/non-rated) |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Caravan Heavy Transport was a popular twenty-fourth century large support aircraft used by various planetary civilian and government agencies. Designed by Phillip Farnsworth of Morrison-O'Connor-Marquand Corporation, the Caravan filled what was an inexpensive link in a world's transportation network which could not utilize the then-more expensive DropShips or work space shuttles. The Caravan was a phenomenal success during its heyday, which gave its manufacturing company capital to expand its production facilities to six worlds.[1]
The aircraft would continue to be a great success during the Age of War, until the costs of operating spacecraft finally came down. Competition from inexpensive space vehicles reduced the need for large atmospheric aircraft and by the last years of the twenty-fifth century, the Caravan would fade into the history books.[1]
Equipment and Capabilities[edit]
The Caravan is equipped with a 60 ton carrying capacity, with access to the bay through four doors. The aircraft's fragile fuel tanks are able to hold 13 tons of fuel. This would normally give it reasonably good range if it were not for the inefficiency of its primitive engines using more fuel then necessary.[1]
Protecting the Caravan's hull is 7 tons of BAR Grade 6 Armor.[1]
Cargo[edit]
- Cargo (60 tons) - 4 Doors (2 front & 2 rear)[1]
Design Quirks[edit]
The Caravan Heavy Transport is subjected to the following Design Quirks:[1]
Notes[edit]
- As of this writing, there is no published record sheet of the Caravan Heavy Transport which has a Battle Value assigned to it.
- The Caravan's image originates from the Stork Refueling craft which appeared in Technical Readout: 3075. The image of the Caravan was slightly modified for Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 3 by erasing the refueling rig and aerospace fighters refueling from the Stork itself.
- The Supervising Engineer and Producer are both tongue-in-cheek nods to the American animated science fiction sitcom, Futurama.