Space 1999
Eagle Transport Interplanetary
Shuttle
The Eagle has an enormous web following that includes schematics,
drawings, and discussions. This makes it a perfect early space
technology to implement in Traveller. NASA engineers had several
good things to say about the Eagles in the
1970s. The only item they suggested changing was the thrusters which
are too large considering the vehicle and fuel size.
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Medical Eagle above a Moonbase Alpha pad.
An Eagle fleet on the move. Eagle transports can be
converted to other versions by changing or modifying the modules.
Classic Traveller High Guard Design:
Ship: Transporter S1999
Class: Eagle
Type: shuttle
Architect: Admiral Savage
Tech Level: 9
USP
SC-1402611-400000-00000-0 MCr 113.296 138 Tons
Bat
Bear
Crew: 1
Bat
TL: 9
Cargo: 43.380 Fuel: 8.280 EP: 8.280 Agility: 2
Fuel Treatment: Fuel Scoops
Backups: 1 x Model/1fib Computer
Architects Fee: MCr 1.133 Cost in Quantity: MCr 90.637
Detailed Description
(High Guard Design)
HULL
138.000 tons standard, 1,932.000 cubic meters, Close Structure
Configuration
CREW
Pilot
ENGINEERING
Jump-0, 2G Manuever, Power plant-6, 8.280 EP, Agility 2
AVIONICS
Bridge, Model/1 Computer
1 Model/1fib Backup Computer
HARDPOINTS
None
ARMAMENT
None
DEFENCES
Armoured Hull (Factor-4)
CRAFT
None
FUEL
8.280 Tons Fuel (0 parsecs jump and 28 days endurance)
On Board Fuel Scoops, No Fuel Purification Plant, 8.280 ton drop tanks
MISCELLANEOUS
1 Stateroom, 43.380 Tons Cargo
USER DEFINED COMPONENTS
None
COST
MCr 114.429 Singly (incl. Architects fees of MCr 1.133), MCr 90.637 in
Quantity (Hardpoints and Turrets charged)
CONSTRUCTION TIME
46 Weeks Singly, 37 Weeks in Quantity
COMMENTS
The Eagle class shuttle has 1 stateroom broken into a single
group
facility consisting of fresher, food preparation, and 2 couches.
Variations use a
similar method of providing more life support. There are 4
essential version of
the Eagle class shuttle. It generally takes 1/2 hour to switch between
versions;
Cargo (49t capacity) - Four cargo pod variations can be used with the
open
frame eagle:
- a cargo pod contains a platformed winch (4t, 45t
capacity),
- a cargo pallet (2t, 47t capacity),
- a fuel tank pod (looks like a transport eagle but the
module contains a fuel
tank), (10t, 39t capacity).
- or the vertical grab arm (see below) ,
Sickbay module - adds 1 medic, room for 4 patients/passengers (4
staterooms). (16t, 10Mcr)
Lab Facility module - adds 15t research facility and 7 passenger
capacity (5
staterooms). (8t, 5Mcr)
Transport module - adds 7 passenger capacity (5 staterooms)
(40t, 5Mcr)
Additional Equipment:
1. Quad Vertical lift Boosters - Can also be fitted with the vertical
lift thrusters.
(1ton each)
- 4 provide 4G additional lift force for 1 takeoff or
- Lifting heavier objects for 60min.
(1t ea., .125Mcr)
2. Eagle Booster Pod - Any Eagle can be fitted with a Top booster
package for
an additional 2G performance for 4 hours.
(15ton mass, 10Mcr)
3. Grab Arm and Gripper - Can be mounted on any eagle and will hold
138 tons steady along side the eagle. Reentry cannot be attempted
in this
state to a 1G world.
(5t, .25Mcr)
4. Vertical Hoist Arm - 3 pronged heavy lifting tool.
(1t, .25Mcr)
5. Side Arm - Extension arm for grabbing things objects along side the
Eagle. Can be used for refueling Eagles.
(.5t, .25Mcr)
4. Docking Tube - Vehicle docking tube. Cannot support abnormal
structural
stress.
(1t, .2Mcr)
5. Re-entry Glider hooks - will hold a 20ton vessel above the frame.
(6t, .5Mcr)
6. Harness - will lower 300lbs (a person) or object 10,000 feet.
(.5 tons, 30min fullextension, .1Mcr)
DECK PLANS
http://www.space1999.net/~catacombs/main/linkeagle.html
FUTURE CHANGES
- chemical rockets
- moonbuggy
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