Arrow Class Runabout

[Kathleen O'Shea]

Arrow Class Runabout

With the success of the first squadron of Arrow Class Experimental Runabouts, a second squadron is being commissioned. This squadron of Arrows will be outfitted with equipment and instrumentation which can be used for a variety of tasks and missions.

Arrow Class Runabouts utilize the same "modular" construction in regard to interior makeup. They are compatible with standard Starfleet multi-use compartment modules and are much easier than even the conventional Runabouts being that the warp engines and wings feature a "gull" design which swing open for easy access to the interior.

The compartment modules fit neatly inside and lock into place for optimum refit capability. The Arrow class is slightly longer than the standard Danube. This affords a somewhat roomier cockpit area, more work stations, and a larger crew complement.

The Cockpit and each module may be used as Emergency Escape Pods, complete with independent Life Support systems, RCS Thrusters and Combat Rations. As shown in the diagrams below, should the need arise for Emergency Egress, the entire warp engine section may be jettisoned, freeing all the Modules for independent flight.
Mission Objectives

The Arrow Class Runabout was designed to complete four general mission types.

Short Notice and/or Emergency Response Transportation for Scientific Expeditions or Medical Personnel.
Act as a Base of Operations (orbital or landed) for Scientific Expeditions or Medical Response.
Transport of: personnel, intact experiment and/or cargo modules.
Perform tactical missions such as: intelligence gathering (scouting), covert insertion/extraction of personnel, act as a deterrent of threatening situations, etc.


Length:26 Meters
Width: 16.1 Meters
Height: 5.4 Meters
Crew:
Minimum: 1
Standard: 8
Maximum: Varies with Mods
Weapons:
3 Type X Phaser Emitters
2 Micro-Burst Torpedo Launchers
20 Micro-Quantum Torpedo
Defenses:
Auto-Modulating Shields
Tritanium Composite Hull
Decks: 1

Modules:

Characteristics:

Interchangeable
Self-Interlocking Life Suport, ODN & LCARS Conduit
Able to act as Personnel Escape Pods
Independent Emergency Life Support Systems
Independent RCS Thrusters
Emergency Rations

Specifications:

Standard Module Length: 3 Meters
Extended Length: 6 Meters
Standard Module Width: 2.4 Meters
Extended Width: 5 Meters
Standard Module Height: 2.2 Meters

Module Types (Short list-many others available):

Cargo Mod (Multiple Variations Available)
Sensor Mod (Mission-Specific Modules)
Flag Suite (Single Person 2 Part Module)
Long Term Travel Suite (1 & 2 Person Mod)
Short Term Bunk Room Mod (4 Person Module)
Personnel Transport (20 People Max Occupancy)
Salvage Equipment (Internal & External Hard-points)
Medevac Module (Occupies Entire Module Bay)
Transporter Pod (Multiple Variations Available)
Weapons Mod A: Photon Torpedo (Rack of 8)
Weapons Mod B: Quantum Torpedo (Rack of 8)
Weapons Mod C: Phased Torpedoes (Rack of 8)
Propulsion Mod: (Power Generator- Multiple variations)