KR-61
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KR-61 Long-Range Shuttle | |
Production information | |
Manufacturer | Aldis Industries Dynamico Limited Nimakachi Fusion Products Limited Lockheed-CBM Corporation |
Use | In-system Passenger/Cargo Transport |
Type (Shape) | Civilian Aerodyne |
Tech Base | Inner Sphere |
Cost | 3,978,300[1] |
Introduced | 2598 |
Technical specifications | |
Mass | 100 |
Structural Integrity | |
Length | 20.5 |
Engine (Type) | Pitban 300a |
Safe Thrust | |
Maximum Thrust | |
Fuel | |
Burn Rate | |
Armament | None |
Armor | 10 tons |
Heat Sinks | None |
Crew | 2 |
Passengers | |
BV (1.0) | 274[2] |
BV (2.0) | ??? |
Description
While not as versatile as the larger spheroid K-1 DropShuttle, the KR-61 Long-Range Shuttlecraft is the most common aerodyne based long-range shuttle model in human space, used to transport small amounts of passengers and cargo between planets and Jump Points in instances where none of the DropShips attached to the JumpShip are scheduled to detach.
Because of long distances between most inner system worlds and the zenith and nadir Jump Points, the KR-61 is equipped with more comprehensive sleeping, sanitary and food-preparation facilities for its two crews and two passengers than vehicles like the ST-46, also carrying double the fuel to allow such trips.
Armament
Primarily intended for civilian use, the KR-61 is totally unarmed, the ten tons worth of armor the craft carries intended more to offer some protection while fleeing from pirate attacks at jump points.
Cargo
The vessel's small cargo hold is capable storing a mere eight tons of cargo, accessible via the KR61's sole airelock.
Variants
- KR-61C - The Clan version of the venerable KR-61 is almost identical, save for using more advanced composite plating offering a minor increase in armor.
References
- DropShips and JumpShips, p. 72
- Technical Readout: 3057, p. 172
- Technical Readout: 3057 Revised, p. 170