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| image = [[File:King Karnov.jpg|200px]]
 
| image = [[File:King Karnov.jpg|200px]]
 
| Name = KC-9 "King Karnov" Air Transport
 
| Name = KC-9 "King Karnov" Air Transport
| Manufacturer = [[Lockheed-CBM Corporation]]<ref name="TRO:VAp124">''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex'', p. 124: "Lockheed/CBM KC-9 "King Karnov"</ref><ref name="TRO:VArp120">''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised'', p. 120: "KC-9 Air Transport King Karnov"</ref>
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| Manufacturer = [[Lockheed-CBM Corporation]]
| Production Year = 3053
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| Use = Industral Transport, Air Cargo Transport
| Year Reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4447/king-karnov-transport-kc-9/MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
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| Tech Base = Non-Tournment Legal
| Use = Industrial Transport, Air Cargo Transport
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| Chassis Type (Size) = Fixed Wing (Large)
| Tech Base = Non-Tournament Legal
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| Cost = ???
| Chassis Type (Size) = Fixed-Wing (Large)<ref name="TRO:VAp124"/><ref name="TRO:VArp120"/>
 
| Equipment Rating = D/X-X-D<ref name="TRO:VAp124"/><ref name="TRO:VArp120"/>
 
| Cost =  
 
 
| Introduced = [[3053]]
 
| Introduced = [[3053]]
| Mass = 200 tons<ref name="TRO:VAp124"/><ref name="TRO:VArp120"/>
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| Mass = 200
| Structural Integrity = 3<ref name="TRO:VAp124"/><ref name="TRO:VArp120"/>
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| Top Speed = 50 Kph
| Safe Thrust = 1.5g<ref name="TRO:VAp124"/><ref name="TRO:VArp120"/>
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| Power Plant = [[Fuel Cell]]
| Max Thrust = 2.5g<ref name="TRO:VAp124"/><ref name="TRO:VArp120"/>
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| Fuel (Type/Range) = Electric/190 Km
| Power Plant = [[fuel cell]]<ref name="TRO:VAp124"/><ref name="TRO:VArp120"/>
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| Speed = 5
| Fuel (Type/Range) = Electric/190 km<ref name="TRO:VAp124"/><ref name="TRO:VArp120"/>
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| Armament = None
| Armament = None<ref name="TRO:VAp124"/><ref name="TRO:VArp120"/>
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| Heat Sinks = None
| Heat Sinks = None<ref name="TRO:VAp124"/><ref name="TRO:VArp120"/>
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| Armor = (Bar 7) 133
| comsys = Unspecified
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| Crew = 3
| T&T = Unspecified
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| BV (1.0) = ???
| Armor = [[Commercial Armor|Commercial]]<ref name="TRO:VAp124"/><ref name="TRO:VArp120"/>
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| BV (2.0) = ???
| BAR = [[BAR|7]]<ref name="TRO:VAp124"/><ref name="TRO:VArp120"/>
 
| Crew = 3 enlisted/non-rated<ref name="TRO:VAp124"/><ref name="TRO:VArp120"/>
 
| BV (1.0) =  
 
| BV (2.0) =  
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
== Description ==
 
The '''KC-9 King Karnov''' is the latest in a series of industrial air transports created by Lockheed/CBM Industries of [[Gibbs]]. The product line started in [[3001]] with the KC-5.  The aircraft was dubbed by the media King Karnov due to its passing resemblance to [[NETC]]'s [[Karnov]] [[VTOL]]. The aircraft has seen service in both the civilian industrial and military markets. In fact the aircraft appears so similar to the Karnov that in [[3012]] the New Earth Trading Company filed suit that claimed that Lockheed/CBM officially named the craft the King Karnov. This lawsuit was found to be without merit and was dismissed.<ref name="TRO:VAp124"/><ref name="TRO:VArp120"/>
 
  
The KC-9 has a number of competitors in its field, including the [[Federated Suns]]' [[Cal-Boeing of Dorwinion|Cal-Boeing]] SA-10 "Swallow" and [[Andurien AeroTech]]'s AAC-60 "Walrus" in the [[Free Worlds League]].<ref name="TRO:VAp124"/><ref name="TRO:VArp120"/>
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==Description==
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KC-9 latest in a series of industrial air transports created by Lockheed/CBM Industries of [[Gibbs]] starting [[3001]] with KC-5.  The aircraft dubbed by the media name ''King Karnov'' due to its passing appearance of [[NETC]]'s [[Karnov]] [[VTOL]].
  
==Equipment and Capabilities==
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The aircraft seen services in both the civilian industrial and military markets.
The aircraft has a cargo capacity of 76 tons, with access to the cargo hold via a rear door. This makes it very popular with militia and military forces.<ref name="TRO:VAp124"/><ref name="TRO:VArp120"/>
 
  
KCs are able to take off from short runways and land vertically via their tilt-rotor turbines. The aircraft is protected by six tons of Industrial-grade armor, able to withstand the majority of heavy weaponry.<ref name="TRO:VAp124"/><ref name="TRO:VArp120"/>
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The KC-9 has number of compeditors in its field, including the [[Federated Suns]]'s [[Cal-Boeing of Dorwinion|Cal-Boeing]] SA-10 "Swallow" and [[Andurien AeroTech - Free Worlds Defense Industries|Andurien AeroTech]]'s AAC-60 "Walrus" in [[Free Worlds League]].
  
The KC-9 features Prop and VSTOL chassis and control modifications, and one [[Lift Hoist|lift hoist]] at the rear of the aircraft.<ref name="TRO:VAp124"/><ref name="TRO:VArp120"/>
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==Cargo & Capacities==
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The aircraft has cargo capacity of 76 tons with access to cargo hold via rear door.
  
== Variants ==
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KCs are able to take off from short run ways and land vertically via their tilt-rotor turbines. The aircraft is protected by six tons of Industrial-grade armor, able withstand the majority of heavy weaponry.
*; KC-5 : First production model of the King Karnov, which had Praht 450 [[internal combustion engine|turbines]] first introduced in [[3001]].<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4445/king-karnov-transport-kc-5/Online Date for the King Karnov Transport KC-5 variant]</ref><ref name="TRO:VAp124"/><ref name="TRO:VArp120"/>
 
  
*; KC-6 : Second production model, this model includes the Praht power plant, but introduces a sophisticated communication system and was introduced in [[3015]].<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4446/king-karnov-transport-kc-6/Online Date for the King Karnov Transport KC-6 variant]</ref><ref name="TRO:VAp124"/><ref name="TRO:VArp120"/>
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KC-9 features Prop & VSTOL chassis and control modifications, 1 [[Lift Hoist|lift hoist]] at the rear aircraft.
  
*; KC-10 : A proposed military version of the KC-9.  The vehicle, initially to be sold to [[AFFC]], was going to use military spec armor. These plans were dropped after the cost of the new armor would not be compatible with the craft's primary mission.<ref name="TRO:VAp124"/><ref name="TRO:VArp120"/>
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==Variants==
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'''*KC-5 -''' First production model of the ''King Karnov'', which had Praht 450 [[ICE|Internal Combusion Turbines]] first introduced in 3001.
  
== References ==
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'''*KC-6 -''' Second production model, this model includes the Praht powerplant, but introduces a sophicated communicaton system.
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'''*KC-10 -''' proposed military version of the KC-9.  The vehicle, initially to be sold to [[AFFC]]. This would have featured Skyshield Armor, which would mimic strength of military-grade armor.  Plans were dropped after cost of the new armor would not be compable with current primary mission.
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==References==
 
<references />
 
<references />
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*''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex'', pp. 124-125 - "Vehicle Profile"
  
== Bibliography ==
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==Bibliography==
* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised]]''
 
 
 
  
[[Category:Civilian Vehicles|KC-9 King Karnov]]
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[[Category:Civilian Vehicles|{{PAGENAME}}]]
[[Category:Support Vehicles]]
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[[Category:Air Support Vehicles|{{PAGENAME}}]]
[[Category:Air Support Vehicles|KC-9 King Karnov]]
 

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