The Reliable is produced throughout the Imperium, and is very popular as an auxiliary vehicle aboard small starships. It has the advantage of using hydrogen fuel, available from the ship's tanks, and can be configured to run its fuel cells in open or closed cycle, which, along with the fully self contained life support system and airlock, enables operation in vacuum or any non-corrosive atmosphere. The three large seats can be folded into 6 roomy seats, or even 12 cramped seats for short trips. Low ground pressure gives good offroad performance, and limits the possibility of damage to road surfaces, making urban operations practical.
CraftID: | Reliable Light ATV, TL13, Cr49,482 |
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Hull: | 3/7, Disp=3, Config=4USL, Armor=4F, Loaded=13.3t, Unloaded=8.8t |
Power: | 1/2, 8*FuelCells=1.08MW, Dur=30days (or 80hrs closed cycle) |
Loco: | 1/2, Tracks, Road Speed=220kph, Offroad=132kph |
Comm: | Radio=Regional(500km) |
Sensors: | Headlights*2, Light Amplification |
Off: | Hardpoints=1 |
Def: | - |
Control: | Elec*13 |
Accom: | Seats=ExtOccRoomy*3 (Driver, 2 passengers), Env=Basic env, basic ls, extended ls, airlock |
Other: | Fuel=2.304kl, Cargo=4.3kl, ObjSize=Small, EmLevel=Moderate |
Author: R.S.Dean