Grav Vehicles and Small Spacecraft

General Type

Roll (1D) Type
1-4 Grav Vehicles
5-6 Small Craft

Specific Type

Grav Vehicles Small Craft
Primary
Roll (2D)
Secondary
Roll (1D)
Type Primary
Roll (2D)
Secondary
Roll (2D)
Type
2 --- Luxury civilian flyer 2   Orbital tug
3 1-3 Grav laser miner 3   Shuttle
4-6 Cargo hauler 4   Slow pinnace
4 --- Gravcycle 5   Pinnace
5 --- Skyvan 6-7   Launch
6 --- Civilian flyer 8   Ship's boat
7 --- Air/raft 9   Slow boat
8 --- Prospecting buggy 10 2 Pressurised shelter cutter module
9 --- Enclosed air/raft 3-4 Fuel skimmer cutter module
10 1-4 Standard G-Carrier 5-6 Cargo cutter module
5-6 Survey module 7-8 Standard cutter module
11 --- Grav belt 9-10 Passenger cutter module
12 --- Speeder 11 ATV cutter module
  12 Fighter frame cutter module
11   Modular cutter
12   Fighter

Number Available: 1D individual craft. See Descriptions (below) for vehicle volumes, weights and base prices.

Note that a vehicle or spacecraft type is often manufactured at different tech levels (see Descriptions below). The referee must determine the tech level of manufacture in order to determine which set of statistics to apply.

Actual Value Modifiers
  Purchase Resale
Grav Vehicles I - 3, R - 2, P + 2 NI + 2, P + 1
Small Craft I - 3, R - 2, Va/As - 2 NI + 2, P + 1, Va/As - 1
Grav Laser Miner I - 3, R - 2, P + 1, Va/As - 2 I - 2, NI + 2, R - 1, P + 1, Va/As - 1

Grav Vehicle Descriptions

Luxury civilian flyer
TL 11, Cr 500,000, 7.9 tons, 13 cu. m. (5 x 2.5 x 1.04), 1 displ. ton. Luxury self-powered civilian sports flyer. Max 600 kph, cruise 450 kph, NOE 150 kph. Includes "heads-up" display of vehicle's performance and 1000-power radio. Crew: 1 (driver) plus 2 (passengers). Duration: 37 hours. Cargo: 0.1 T (100 kg).
TL 13, MCr 1, 14.5 tons, 13 cu. m. (5 x 2.5 x 1.04), 1 displ. ton. Luxury self-powered civilian sports flyer. Max 3400 kph, cruise 2550 kph (Mach 2), NOE 170 kph. Includes "heads-up" display of vehicle's performance and 1000-power radio. Crew: 1 (driver) plus 1 (passenger). Duration: 20 hours. Cargo: 0.2 T (200 kg).
TL 15, MCr 1.5, 12.37 tons, 14 cu. m. (5 x 2.5 x 1.12), 1 displ. ton. Ultimate luxury civilian sports flyer. Max 4770 kph, cruise 3577 kph, NOE 190 kph. Includes "heads-up" display of vehicle's performance, 1000-power radio, 1000km laser commo, terrain-following ladar, map box, battle computer, vision screens, sealed environment, life-support for 3. Crew: 1 (driver) plus 2 (passengers). Duration: 20 hours. Cargo: 0.19 T (190 kg).
[all based on trendi's vehicles]
Grav laser miner
TL 10, MCr 1.58, 39.4 tons, 140.3 cu. m (chassis), 202 cu. m. (with turret, packaged for transport: 9.2 x 6.1 x 3.6), 15 displ. tons. Civilian mining vehicle equipped with laser drill. Max 2800 kph (with governor disabled), governed max 540 kph, governed cruise 405 kph, NOE 40 kph. Crew: 2 (driver and "gunner") plus 2 (passengers). Duration: 25 hours (using full laser power) or 150 hours (governed cruise, no laser usage). Cargo: 97 T (reduces speed).
Includes 50-power radio, 2 searchlights, map box, echo-sounding gear, mineral test bench, crane, sealed environment with life-support for 4. Note: ungoverned high-speed operation is dangerous; refer original article for details.
[from High Passage #4]
Cargo hauler
TL 15, MCr 6.2, 106 tons, 1200 cu. m (20 x 10 x 6), 89 displ. tons. Starport- or planetary-based cargo hauler. Max 6000+ kph (with governor disabled), governed max 600 kph, governed cruise 450 kph, NOE 190 kph (fully-laden speeds are 180/135/45 kph). Crew: 1 (driver/crane operator). Duration: 12 hours (at full power), or 198 hours (governed cruise). Cargo: 1145 T (reduces speed), 84 displ. tons max cargo volume.
Includes 100-power radio, lights, searchlight, crane, sealed environment with life-support for 1. Note: ungoverned high-speed operation is dangerous; referee should roll against driver's skill and decide results.
[based on the Storch, from trendi]
Gravcycle ("flycycle")
TL 10, Cr 48,000, 0.884 tons, 0.72 cu. m (1.8 x 0.4 x 1), 0.06 displ. tons. Civilian open 2-person conveyance. Max 2000 kph, cruise 1500 kph, NOE 140 kph. Crew: 1 (driver) plus 1 (pillion passenger). Duration: 445 hours. Cargo: 0.1 cu. m. (100 kg, in panniers). Includes TL 10 avionics, 50-power radio.
[from JTAS #14]
TL 12, Cr 48,000, 0.11 tons, 0.4 cu. m, 0.03 displ. tons. Civilian open 2-person conveyance. Max 300 kph, cruise 225 kph, NOE 190 kph. Crew: 1 (driver) plus 1 (pillion passenger). Duration: 78 days (234 8-hour days). Cargo: 0.04 cu. m. (40 kg, in panniers). Includes TL 12 avionics, 100-power radio.
[from Grand Census]
Skyvan ("belter bus")
TL 7, Cr 5000 (new; will vary with used vehicles), ??? tons, 25 cu. m (4 x 2.5 x 2.5), 1.9 displ. tons. Orbital van used to ferry personnel and cargo, either in orbit or in asteroid belts. Max loaded thrust is 0.018G (using zero-G maneuver pack). Crew: 1 (driver) plus 9 (passengers on fold-down seats). Duration: 100 hours (thruster cartridges); 1000 hours (battery, used to provide lights and controls, rechargable). Cargo: 2 T (1.5 displ. tons).
Includes "idiot lights" on dashboard, 50-power radio, lights, sealed environment with life-support for 10 (oxygen bottle and CO2 scrubber only; cannot repressurise itself in cases of atmosphere loss). Note: Due to low thrust rating, cargo must be carefully positioned for optimum balance.
[from JTAS #14]
Civilian flyer
TL 10, Cr 625,500, 4 tons, 5.58 cu. m (3.1 x 1.8 x 1), 0.5 displ. tons. Sporty, high-speed version of the air/raft. Max 600 kph, cruise 500 kph, NOE 140 kph. Crew: 1 (driver) plus 3 (passengers). Duration: 30 days. Cargo: 4 T.
Includes avionics, ground-recon radar, 50-power radio, autopilot. Unpressurised.
[from Merchants and Merchandise]
Air/raft
TL 8, MCr 0.6, 6 tons, 27 cu. m (6 x 3 x 1.5), 2 displ. tons. The standard air/raft. Max 120 kph, cruise 100 kph, NOE 30 kph. Crew: 1 (driver) plus 3 (passengers). Duration: 70 days (210 days of 8 hours each). Cargo: 4 T (4 cu. m).
Includes avionics, 50-power radio. Unpressurised.
[from Book 3]
TL 9, MCr 0.5, 8.35 tons, 17.55 cu. m (4.5 x 3 x 1.3), 1.3 displ. tons. Cheaper, faster variant of the air/raft, available from Tavonni (Vilis/Spinward Marches 1520). Max 1590 (unladen), governed max 360 kph, governed cruise 270 kph, NOE 90 kph. Crew: 1 (driver) plus 3 (passengers). Duration: 75 days (225 days of 8 hours each). Cargo: 4 T (4 cu. m).
Includes avionics, 50-power radio, autopilot. Unpressurised. Note: ungoverned high-speed operation is dangerous since vehicle suffers from winds and turbulence.
[based on trendi's vehicles]
TL 15, Cr 275,000, 1.6 tons, 27 cu. m (6 x 3 x 1.5), 2 displ. tons. High-tech version of the standard air/raft. Max 120 kph, cruise 90 kph, NOE 120 kph. Crew: 1 (driver) plus 3 (passengers). Duration: 60 days (180 days of 8 hours each). Cargo: 5.4 T (5.4 cu. m).
Includes avionics, planetary-range radio (50,000km), passive and active EMS, microprocessor and holodynamic panels, basic environment (aircon/heater, lights). Unpressurised.
[from MegaTraveller Encyclopedia]
Prospecting buggy
TL 8, MCr 0.9, 7 tons, 54 cu. m (6 x 3 x 3), 4 displ. tons. Airtight air/raft used in asteroid belts. Max thrust 19.3 tons, fully-loaded thrust 1.03 G, ungoverned theoretical max 1860 kph, practical 40 kph fully-loaded. Crew: 1 (driver) plus 3 (passengers). Duration: 60 days (180 days of 8 hours each). Cargo: 4 T.
Includes avionics, ???-power radio, radar, computer and navigational equipment, sealed environment with life-support for 4.
[suggested by Challenge #26]
Enclosed air/raft
TL 8, Cr 389,000, 10 tons, 54 cu. m (6 x 3 x 3), 4 displ. tons. Enclosed air/raft designed for comfort and utility in a wide variety of environments. Max 80 kph, cruise 40 kph, NOE 80 kph. Crew: 1 (driver) plus 5 (passengers). Duration: 60 days (180 days of 8 hours each). Cargo: 2 T (each 0.5 T of cargo replaces 1 passenger, thus 2 T only allows for 1 passenger) plus up to 4 T underslung (speed reduces by 5 kph per ton underslung).
Includes avionics, 50-power radio, sealed environment with life support for 6.
[from Adventure 10: Safari Ship (with price from MegaTraveller Encyclopedia)]
TL 15, Cr 389,000, 4.6 tons, 57 cu. m (6 x 3.15 x 3), 4 displ. tons. Enclosed air/raft designed for comfort and utility in a wide variety of environments. Max 120 kph, cruise 90 kph, NOE 120 kph. Crew: 1 (driver) plus 3 (passengers). Duration: 60 days (180 days of 8 hours each). Cargo: 13.5 T (13.5 cu. m.).
Includes avionics, planetary range radio (50,000 km), passive and active EMS, guidance computer, "heads-up" display, holodynamic linked controls, sealed environment with life support for 4, inertial compensators.
[from MegaTraveller Encyclopedia]
Standard G-Carrier
TL 8, MCr 1, 20 tons, 108 cu. m (9 x 4 x 3), 8 displ. tons. Armored paramilitary grav vehicle originally designed for troop transport. Max 120 kph, cruise 90 kph, NOE 30 kph. Crew: 2 (driver and gunner) plus 12 (passengers). Duration: 25 days (75 days of 8 hours each). Cargo: 2 T (with full passenger complement; 2 cu. m.) or 5 T (2 crew, no passengers; 5 cu. m).
Includes avionics, 50-power radio, sealed environment with life support for 14, gun mount, armored rear hatch door.
[from Book 3]
TL 9, Cr 2,055,286, 167 tons, 112 cu. m (10 x 5.6 x 2), 8.5 displ. tons. Armored paramilitary grav vehicle originally designed for troop transport. Max 3000 kph, cruise 225 kph, NOE 75 kph. Crew: 2 (driver and gunner) plus 14 (passengers). Duration: 26½ days (79 days of 8 hours each). Cargo: 2 T (2 cu. m.) or 5½ cu. m. (with crew only).
Includes avionics, 200-power radio, laser sensor (roll 7+), 5-power target acqusition radar, thermal imaging, image intensification, map box, sealed environment with life support for 16.
[from Striker]
TL 12, MCr 3.56, 76 tons, 135 cu. m (9 x 5 x 3), 10 displ. tons. Armored paramilitary grav vehicle originally designed for troop transport. Max 420 kph, cruise 315 kph, NOE 160 kph. Crew: 2 (driver and gunner) plus 12 (passengers). Duration: 15 days (45 days of 8 hours each). Cargo: 27 T (27 cu. m.).
Includes avionics, continental range radio (5,000 km) x 2, passive EMS (VDist/50 km), active EMS (Dist/5 km), neutrino sensor (1MW), densitometer (HiPen/1 km), NAS sensor (VLong/500 m), headlights, computer (0/bis x 2), "heads-up" display, dynamic linked controls, sealed basic environment with life support for 14, inertial compensators, optional beam laser (Pen 5/2) mounted on roof (roll Law Level or less on 2D for problems; gun can be dismounted).
[from 101 Vehicles, Resolve-class]
TL 15, MCr 14.4, 20.1 tons, 108 cu. m (9 x 4 x 3), 8 displ. tons. Armored paramilitary grav vehicle originally designed for troop transport. Max 120 kph, cruise 90 kph, NOE 120 kph. Crew: 2 (driver and gunner) plus 12 (passengers). Duration: 10 days (30 days of 8 hours each). Cargo: 27 T (27 cu. m.).
Includes avionics, system range radio (1,000 AU), passive and active EMS, computer, "heads-up" display, holodynamic linked controls, sealed basic environment with life support for 14, inertial compensators, optional fusion RPX-15 mounted on roof (roll Law Level or less on 2D for problems; gun can be dismounted).
[from MegaTraveller Encyclopedia, aka Lopec-class from 101 Vehicles]
Survey Module
TL 13, MCr 0.88, 41.3 tons, 75.6 cu. m (6 x 4.2 x 3), 5.6 displ. tons (including communication turret; vehicle chassis is 4 displ. tons). Wheel/grav hybrid exploration vehicle designed for all adverse conditions. Normally operates using grav; uses wheels on worlds with over 1.453 G surface gravity, with grav helping improve power-to-weight ratio and assist in floatation. Max 540 kph, cruise 405 kph, NOE 170 kph (under gravitics), road 265 kph, cross-country 53 kph, water 13 kph.
Crew: 2 (driver and co-driver). Duration: 35 days (105 days of 8 hours each). Cargo: 3 T (usually packed with supplies).
Includes avionics, 5000-power radio, 500-power radar sensor, headlights, searchlight, image enhancement, geological sound ranging gear, geophysical data computer (eqiv. to battlecomputer), "heads-up" display, sealed environment with life support for 2. Note: sensors are sensitive enough to register all necessary data when vehicle is travelling at speeds up to 170 kph (NOE grav).
[from Imagine #29, the Sarafand File, kudos to Bob Shaw and Ship of Strangers]
Grav belt
TL 12, Cr 100,000, 10 kg, 25 liters. Single-user strap-on grav "belt". Max 300 kph, cruise 225 kph, NOE 40 kph. Crew: 1 (driver/operator). Duration: 4 hours. Cargo: total 300 kg thrust (speed reduces with weight).
Unpressurised.
[from Book 3]
TL 15, Cr 110,000, 10 kg, 15 liters. Single-user strap-on grav "belt". Max 300 kph, cruise 225 kph, NOE 40 kph. Crew: 1 (driver/operator). Duration: 8 hours. Cargo: total 300 kg thrust (speed reduces with weight).
Unpressurised.
[from MegaTraveller Encyclopedia]
Speeder
TL 8, MCr 1, ~20 tons, 81 cu. m. (9 x 6 x 1.5), 6 displ. tons. Streamlined grav-powered craft intended for high-speed transport between points on a world surface. Max 1200 kph, cruise 1000 kph, NOE 120 kph. Crew: 1 (driver) + 1 (passenger). Duration: 70 days (210 days of 8 hours each). Cargo: 0.1 T (0.1 cu. m).
Includes avionics, 50-power radio, sealed environment with life support for 2, inertial compensators.
[from Book 3]
TL 15, MCr 1.36, 19.2 tons, ??? cu. m. (???), 6 displ. tons. Streamlined grav-powered craft intended for high-speed transport between points on a world surface. Max 1080 kph, cruise 810 kph, NOE 190 kph. Crew: 1 (driver) + 1 (passenger). Duration: 45 days (135 days of 8 hours each). Cargo: 2 T (2 cu. m).
Includes avionics, system range radio (1,000 AU), passive EMS (VDist/50 km), active EMS (VDist/50 km) computer (0 x 2), holodynamic linked controls, "heads-up" display, sealed environment with life support for 2, inertial compensators.
[from MegaTraveller Encyclopedia]

Small Craft Descriptions

Unless noted, all designs are standard designs for that tech level.

Orbital Tug
TL 10, MCr 55, ??? tons, 675 cu. m (10 x 10 x 6.75), 50 displ. tons. Small powerful craft used for heavy construction work, cargo transfer, towing (either by itself or on groups) and other heavy activity in space. Usually present at orbital dockyards and highports.
QT - 0406651 - 000000 - 00000 – 0    MCr55     50 tons    TL 10
Crew = 2. Pass = 1. Cargo = 16.5. Fuel = 3. EP = 3. Agility = 6.
with extra loads:
+ 10 T 5G, agility = 5.
+25 4G, agility = 4.
+50 3G, agility = 3.
+120 2G, agility = 2.
+350 1G, agility = 1.
Max load is 400 T.
Includes grapples, winches, 1 pair small remote arms, 4 large remote arms (all arms controlled by waldos).
[from High Passage #4]
Shuttle
TL 8, MCr 33, ~700 tons, 1282.5 cu. m (30 x 14.25 x 3), 95 displ. tons.
[from Book 2]
TL 15, MCr 28.31, 630 tons, 1282.5 cu. m (25 x 17.1 x 3), 95 displ. tons.
[from MegaTraveller Encyclopedia]
Slow pinnace
TL 8, MCr 18, ~250 tons, 540 cu. m (15 x 6 x 6), 40 displ. tons.
[from Book 2]
TL 15, MCr 15.88, 240 tons, 540 cu. m (15 x 6 x 6), 40 displ. tons.
[from MegaTraveller Encyclopedia]
Pinnace
TL 8, MCr 20, ~450 tons, 540 cu. m (26 x 16.6 retracted wingspan x 3), 40 displ. tons.
[from Book 2]
TL 15, MCr 21.15, 410 tons, 540 cu. m (26 x 16.6 retracted wingspan x 3), 40 displ. tons.
[from MegaTraveller Encyclopedia]
Launch
TL 8, MCr 13, ~100 tons, 270 cu. m (15 x 4.5 x 4.5), 20 displ. tons.
[from Book 2]
TL 15, MCr 9.08, 120 tons, 270 cu. m (15 x 4.5 x 4.5), 20 displ. tons.
[from MegaTraveller Encyclopedia]
Ship's boat
TL 8, MCr 16, ~350 tons, 405 cu. m (20 x 4.5 x 4.5), 30 displ. tons.
[from Book 2]
TL 15, MCr 20.12, 350 tons, 405 cu. m (20 x 4.5 x 4.5), 30 displ. tons.
[from MegaTraveller Encyclopedia]
Slow boat
TL 8, MCr 15, ~200 tons, 405 cu. m (20 x 4.5 x 4.5), 30 displ. tons.
[from Book 2]
TL 15, MCr 20.12, 350 tons, 405 cu. m (20 x 4.5 x 4.5), 30 displ. tons.
[from MegaTraveller Encyclopedia]
Passenger cutter module
TL 8, MCr 2, ~240 tons, 405 cu. m (15 x 6 x 6), 30 displ. tons.
Cargo cutter module
TL 8, MCr 1, ~235 tons, 405 cu. m (15 x 6 x 6), 30 displ. tons. Includes 10 seats and 25 displ. tons cargo space.
Fuel skimmer cutter module
TL 8, MCr 1, ~235 tons, 405 cu. m (15 x 6 x 6), 30 displ. tons. Holds 28 displ. tons fuel.
ATV cradle cutter module
TL 8, MCr 1.8, ~260 tons, 405 cu. m (15 x 6 x 6), 30 displ. tons. Includes 1 wheeled ATV.
Pressurised shelter cutter module
TL 8, MCr 4.5, ~250 tons, 405 cu. m (15 x 6 x 6), 30 displ. tons. Shelter for 8 persons.
Fighter frame cutter module
TL 12, MCr 2, ~180 tons, 405 cu. m (15 x 6 x 6), 30 displ. tons. Can hold four 6-ton fighters.
6-ton fighter (each)
TL 12, MCr 7.245, ~3.5 tons, 81 cu. m. (12.96 x 2.5 x 2.5), 6 displ. tons.
Note: not all fighters may be available.
Modular cutter
TL 8, MCr 28, ~180 tons, 270 cu. m (24 x 6 x 6), 50 displ. tons. All figures are without modules.
[from Book 2]
TL 8, MCr 17.06, 430 tons, 270 cu. m (24 x 6 x 6), 50 displ. tons. All figures are without modules.
[from MegaTraveller Encyclopedia]
Fighter
TL 8, MCr 18, ~4.5 tons, 135 cu. m (15 x 3 x 3), 10 displ. tons.
[from Book 2]
TL 15, MCr 14.23, 4.6 tons, 135 cu. m (15 x 3 x 3), 10 displ. tons.
[from MegaTraveller Encyclopedia]
TL 15, MCr 12.92, ~4.5 tons, 135 cu. m (9 x 3.87 x 3.87), 10 displ. tons.
[from Adventure Class Ships Volume 1, the Dragonfly-class]

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