RAFT

RAFT
RAFT
Manufacturer	Argo Astronautics (ARGO)
Role	Cargo Hauler
Size	Medium
Crew	1 – 2
Cargo capacity	96 SCU
Production state	Flight ready;
In-Game Cost
Buy	Not available
Pledge ($USD)
Standalone	$120
Original	$125
Warbond	$110
Availability	Time-limited sales
Specifications
Length	40 m
Beam	23 m
Height	14 m
Combat speed	135 m/s
Max speed	840 m/s
Mass	1,169,686 kg
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The RAFT (Reinforced Advanced Freight Transport^[1]) is a small cargo hauler manufactured by Argo Astronautics. Designed to carry three standardized 32 SCU cargo containers, the RAFT allows for rapid loading and unloading and comes equipped with a tough hull, tougher shields, and a comprehensive countermeasures suite to keep your cargo safe.^[2]

Presentation description

"No more hand-loading crates - with the RAFT you’ll be loaded up and ready to go or unloaded and onto the next job before you know it."

Features

External cargo: 3 external standardized removable cargo containers facilitate rapid cargo transfer, with each container holding 32 SCU.
Control Cab: The crew can monitor cargo transfer and operate the rear-mounted tractor beam from this station.
Docking port: Ship-to-ship or ship-to-station access is performed via a secure front docking port and airlock.
Weaponry: Main armament consists of a remotely operated turret equipped with a pair of Size 3 laser repeaters. Optionally, a pair of forward-facing hardpoints may also be equipped with Size 1 weapons.
Habitation: The two-person crew is provided with generous facilities including a kitchen, dining table, bunk beds with escape pods, armory and bathroom.^[2]

Specifications

Avionics
Radars	1x S2 M Radar N/A - Unknown manufacturer
Computers	2x S2 M Computer N/A - Unknown manufacturer

Systems
Power plants	1x S2 M Powerplant N/A - Unknown manufacturer
Coolers	2x S2 M Cooler N/A - Unknown manufacturer
Shield generators	1x S2 M Shield N/A - Unknown manufacturer

Propulsion
Fuel intakes	2x SX Fuel Intake N/A - Unknown manufacturer
Fuel tanks	3x SX Fuel Tank N/A - Unknown manufacturer
Quantum drives	1x S2 M Quantum Drive N/A - Unknown manufacturer
Jump drives	1x S2 M Jump Module N/A - Unknown manufacturer
Quantum fuel tanks	3x SX Quantum Fuel Tank N/A - Unknown manufacturer

Thrusters
Main thrusters	1x S1 Main Thruster N/A - Unknown manufacturer
Maneuvering thrusters	8x S2 Maneuvering Thruster N/A - Unknown manufacturer
Maneuvering thrusters	2x S2 Retro Thruster N/A - Unknown manufacturer

Weaponry
Weapons	2x S1 Empty Mount N/A - Unknown manufacturer
Turrets	1x S5 Remote Turret N/A - Unknown manufacturer 2x S3 TBD Laser Repeater N/A - Unknown manufacturer
Utility items	1x SX Empty hardpoint N/A - Unknown manufacturer

Model

Ship profile

Isometric	Above	Port-side	Front	Rear	Below

Isometric	Above	Port-side	Front	Rear

Paints

Paint Name	Description	Price (aUEC)	Price ($)
"Anchor"	Pale grey-green colour with white and grey accents.	[not available]	4.50 ^[3]
"Hazard"	Dark grey colour with yellow accents.	[not available]	4.50 ^[4]
"Polar"	White colour with grey accents.	[not available]	7.00 ^[5]

Gallery

References

↑ Q&A Argo RAFT. Engineering - Comm-Link. Retrieved 2021-11-25
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 Introducing the Argo RAFT. Transmission - Comm-Link. Retrieved 2021-11-25
↑ RAFT - Anchor Paint. Pledge Store. Retrieved 26/11/2021
↑ RAFT - Hazard Paint. Pledge Store. Retrieved 26/11/2021
↑ RAFT - Polar Paint. Pledge Store. Retrieved 26/11/2021

[QA-1] Q&A Argo RAFT. Engineering - Comm-Link. Retrieved 2021-11-25

[presentation-2] 2.0 ^2.1 Introducing the Argo RAFT. Transmission - Comm-Link. Retrieved 2021-11-25

[3] RAFT - Anchor Paint. Pledge Store. Retrieved 26/11/2021

[4] RAFT - Hazard Paint. Pledge Store. Retrieved 26/11/2021

[5] RAFT - Polar Paint. Pledge Store. Retrieved 26/11/2021

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