Orbital Shuttle
Standard Confederation surface-to-orbit shuttle: a lifting-body design with retractable wings for atmospheric flight and ventral thrusters for Vacuum manoeuvre.
Rules Reference
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Armour / Ac | 18 |
| Armour / Cover Provided | full cover; sealed environment |
| Armour / Hardness | 10 |
| Armour / Hp | 100 |
| Cargo | 1000 kg or 6 cubic metres |
| Category | vehicle |
| Crew / Max | 2 |
| Crew / Min | 1 |
| Crew / Passengers | 8 |
| Fuel / Range | one surface-to-orbit round trip per fuel cycle; atmospheric flight range 2000 km |
| Fuel / Refuel | docks with orbital station or carrier for recharge |
| Kadiss Signature | restricted |
| Rek Cost | 50000 |
| Speed / Atmospheric | 300 ft (200 mph cruise, Mach 2 sprint) |
| Speed / Interplanetary | in-system only; no Fold capability |
| Speed / Orbital | surface to low orbit in 10 minutes |
| Vehicle Type | aerospace-shuttle |
Notes
Vehicle Id: Orbital Shuttle