Once the Raider came into regular Starfleet use, the advantages of the design became obvious although larger than most shuttle craft the Raider was much more suitable for interstellar level missions, and would make an ideal light utility vessel.īy 2345 Starfleet was concerned that it had become over dependant on transporters to land personnel and equipment on planetary surfaces against opposition by threat forces.
One hundred and twenty of this alpha type were delivered between 23, replacing the older Swift class in Starfleet service. Changes included a cockpit which featured a master control station for the instructor, an aft compartment fitted with six consoles for navigator trainees, increased life support capacity for the extra personnel, a Starfleet model escape pod system and a more sophisticated computer core. The initial vessel procured by Starfleet was very similar to the civilian craft, with identical hull and propulsion systems. Initially it was hoped to produce a completely new design, but this proved over-ambitious for such a low priority project and Starfleet was compelled to modify an existing civilian vessel the Raider-type utility craft was an obvious choice for this role and after a short fly-off between it and the Alganth class, the Raider class was selected. Standard level Structural Integrity FieldĪfter prolonged study Starfleet decided in 2338 to procure a new craft for advanced warp/impulse pilot and navigational training duties. Standard shield system, total capacity 229,500 TeraJoules 330 have been lost in all.Ģ x Type V phaser bank, total output 2,000 TeraWattsĢ x Micro photon torpedo tube with 30 rounds
Specification for gamma type assault craftĤ80 built in total.
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