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Achtung Assault Shuttle

The Achtung Assault Shuttle was created and produced in the Second Quarter of AF 2601)

About the Design

Throughout the Khorsovarolor Conflict, the Abwehran Armed Forces (AAF) found themselves lacking in the ability to make lightning-quick deployments of ground forces for surgical strikes, and lacking in the ability to provide air support for their ground forces.

The Achtung was created to be a fast Aerospace Craft with the ability to deliver a platoon's worth of infantry or singular armored vehicles to locations either from orbit or from bases on the ground. To do this, it was found that the Shuttle needed to have VTOL capability, and if it had VTOL capability it was found practical for the Shuttle to be able to provide air cover. It effectively knocked two birds out with one stone.

Key Features

Appearance

History and Background

The Achtung Assault Shuttle was a needed step on the Abwehran Armed Forces (AAF)' evolutionary path on the international stage. The AAF needed the ability to provide fire support, to deploy ground forces, and to have it stay on-location for long periods of time. Therefore, the Abwehran Star Empire contacted its new military contracting company: Dietrich Starkwerk. Within a week, the design team at DSW had created a rough draft of the current Achtung model. Within days, the Abwehran Imperial Yards had revised and edited it, giving birth to the design now currently produced.

General Information

Class: Shuttle DSW-SS-CS01A Type: Aerospace Combat Shuttle Designers: Dietrich Starkwerk; Abwehran Imperial Yards Manufacturer: Dietrich Starkwerk; Abwehran Imperial Yards Used By: Abwehran Star Empire Cost per Unit: 708,000 Credits (236,000 KS)

Statistics and Performance

Passengers

Crew: Two; One Gunner, One Pilot Maximum Capacity: 48 Infantry OR One Appropriately Sized Vehicle | 58 People in an Emergency2)

Dimensions

Length: 27 Meters Width: 20 Meters Heighth: 6 Meters

Propulsion and Range

Range: 4 Days Lifetime: 2 Abwehran Years and 2 Quarters 3) with regular maintenance.

Inside the Shuttle

Compartment Layouts

Cockpit: The Pilot's Seat is located directly in front of the door. Below it is the Gunner's seat. Sensor readouts are given to the Gunner, who will act as the Shuttle's EWO.

Transport Bay: Seats line the walls with safety straps and crash nets. Windowed doors are near the Cockpit entry. More seats4) take up the space in the center. Vehicles can come into the center when the seats are folded down into the deck.

Systems

Hull and Armor

The Achtung possesses Abwehran Escort/Strike Craft Armor along with standard Military Hull Framework

SP: 20

(See Damage Rating (Version 3) Guidelines)

Electronics

Lifesupport

Propulsion

Shielding

Power

Weaponry

Vehicle Compliment

Capable of carrying ONE appropriately sized vehicle at the expense of transporting infantry.

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YE 32
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Would be extremely cramped
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Ten Yamataian Years
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Capable of folding into the deck