Cargo Haulers

By Robert S. Dean ·

TML message #2205From bundle 175

I *think* 4 displacement tons is a standard container size in this game.

Anyone want to think about the economic rationale of these things?

Rob
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LSP Model 1006 Transporter TL13

     The Model 1006 transporter is a high speed cargo mover common on high
tech worlds.  With a cargo capacity of two Imperial Standard 4 ton cargo
containers, it can rapidly deliver shipments from a starport to any location
on the planet.  The total weight of cargo containers can be up to 123 tons
without affecting the vehicle's speed.

  CraftID: Model 1006 Transporter, TL13, Cr2,290,000
     Hull: 9/23, Disp=10, Config=4SL, Armor=1F, Loaded=143.2t, Unload=34.9t
    Power: 1/2, Fusion=31.5MW, Dur=4 days
     Loco: 1/2, StdGrav=300t, Max Speed=1000, Cruise=750, NOE=170,
           MaxAccel=1.1G
     Comm: Radio=Continental
  Sensors: EMS Active(VDist), ActObjScan=Diff, ActObjPin=Diff
      Off: Hardpoints=1
      Def: -
  Control: Comp0*2, HeadsUpDisplay*1, HoloLink*4
    Accom: Seats=Roomy*2 (Driver, Passenger), Env=Basic env
    Other: Fuel=3.36kl, Cargo=108kl (8t), ObjSize=Average, EmLevel=Moderate

LSP Model 7012 Transporter TL13

     The Model 7012 is a large, low speed cargo transporter, suitable for low
priority containerized cargo.  The cargo compartment is fitted to carry 16
Imperial Standard 4 ton containers in a two high by eight long configuration.
Side doors open to allow access to containers not at the rear of the vehicle.
Up to 900 gross weight tons of containers may be carried without affecting
vehicle performance.

  CraftID: Model 7012 Transporter, TL13, Cr5,651,000
     Hull: 63/158, Disp=70, Config=4USL, Armor=1F, Loaded=966.5t,
           Unload=100.9t
    Power: 1/2, Fusion=126MW, Dur=13.6 days
     Loco: 2/4, StdGrav=1250t, Max Speed=300, Cruise=225, NOE=40,
           MaxAccel=0.3G
     Comm: Radio=Continental
  Sensors: EMS Active(VDist), ActObjScan=Diff, ActObjPin=Diff
      Off: Hardpoints=1
      Def: -
  Control: Comp0*2, HeadsUpDisplay*1, HoloLink*62
    Accom: Seats=Roomy*2 (Driver, Passenger), Env=Basic env
    Other: Fuel=22.9kl, Cargo=864kl (64t), ObjSize=Average, EmLevel=Moderate