Grav-Sled

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The Grav-Truck (G-LTC) are 6 ton vehicle intended to carry people and small cargo over unimproved surfaces and wilderness terrain. There size and flight characteristics allows them to maneuver over terrain most wheel and tracked vehicles can't.

G-LTC are very limited in altitude and speed. Flying at just over 45.7 meters (150 ft.) off the ground and at a speed of 192 kilometers (120 miles) per hour. The micro fusion power unit and onboard fuel tanks allows for continuous power up to 30 days. These power units are safe as long as monthly maintenance happens.

The G-TLC is 6 Meters (19.5 ft.) long by 1.8 meters wide (5.9 ft.) and weights 5400 kilograms (5.9 tons). It can carry a driver and passengers with all the equipment they can carry on their person. The cargo space can carry 6000 kilograms (6.6 tons).

The interior of the craft consists of 2 seats bolted to the floor, avionics, GPS and radio. A small wind screen is provided to deflect insects from the passenger compartment. Two door allow access to the seats. At the center of the vehicle is the hydrogen fuel cells and power unit.

Common problems are as follows:
1. While travelling downhill the Grav-Buggy will pick up speed resulting in some lost of control. 2. Strong winds make it difficult to handle. 3. Overloading the vehicle causes performance and handling issues. 4. The vehicle use only refined fuel. 5. Monthly maintenance is required on the power plant or the vehicle begins to suffer performance and electrical issues.

A vehicle skill is required to operate this vehicle. The Grav-Truck however performs more like a truck and caution must be used when stopping because of its there is no friction aiding the vehicle when coming to a stop.

The Grav-Truck store into a 6 by 1.8 by 1 meter area and takes up 4 ton of cargo space. However, 2 units can be stack in that space, however it is a tight fit and is not advised. Cost is 354 KCr.

 

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Accessories:

Automated Master Control Unit: This unit can control up to 30 SRGS and or GPC at a time over a 10 kilometer (6 mile) radius. They are specifically used in industrial, farming and mining applications. The unit contains the Master Control Unit, antennae and computer access cables. Cost of this unit is 7500 Crs and weighs 1 ton.

Dividers: Dividers are used on SRGS to partition the space into individual compartments for different bulk materials. These panels fit across the width of the of the SRGS allowing each one to have up to 4 compartments. There cost is 100 Crs a piece.

Helm: Mounts on to the floor of the IGS, SRGS or GPC and holds the remote allowing the person to stand inside the sled. They are rigid enough to help stop a person from being thrown off the vehicle. Cost 175 Cr. A seat can be added to all three models for 150 Cr

Slave Units: The unit allows a single operator to control another craft from a single Remote Control. Unlike standard remote controls which can be switch from slave to remote, they can only be control from a remote control. They have no external means of control. They are specifically used in industrial, farming and mining applications. A standard remote control unit can handle up to 3 slave units. They can only be used on SRGS and GPC. Each unit costs 250 Cr.

Tank: This allows SRGS and GPC the ability to carry liquid cargos. They come in four different sizes. 170 Liter (75 Gal.), 567.8 Liter (150 Gal) and 1135.5 Liter (300 Gal.) tanks. Those tanks carrying Pressurized Gas or Liquefied Gases are limited to 567.8 and 1135.5 Liter tanks to specialized equipment needs. Liquid tanks run 150, 300, and 600 Crs a piece. Tank carrying Pressurized Gas start at 450 and 900 Crs a piece.

Water-Proofing Kit for IGS: This kit makes the floor of the IGS water tight by adding a solid floor to the kit. It adds 50 kilograms (110 lbs) and reduces the cargo capacity by the same amount. The Kit has been known to keep the craft from flipping in strong winds and stop the sled form getting hung up in dense brush. Cost of each kit is 300 Crs.

 

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This will be the last post in this series:

The 'Dingo' G-LCT is a small cargo transport used by the military to transport small cargos. Police forces use the Dingo as an Urban Response Vehicle to carry police during periods of civil unrest. There size and flight characteristics allows them to maneuver over terrain most wheel and tracked vehicles can't.

The G-LCT is 6 Meters (19.5 ft.) long by 1.8 meters wide (5.9 ft.) and weights 6000 kilograms (6.6 tons). It can carry a driver and gunner with all the equipment they can carry on their person. The cargo space can carry 6000 kilograms (6.6 tons).

G-LTC are very limited in altitude and speed. Flying at just over 10 meters (33 ft.) off the ground and at a speed of 96 kilometers (60 miles) per hour. These limitations fall in line with military doctrine on grav-vehicles. The micro fusion power unit and onboard fuel tanks allows for continuous power up to 30 days. These power units are safe as long as monthly maintenance happens.

The interior of the craft consists of 2 seats bolted to the floor, avionics, GPS and radio. An armor cockpit and gunner station have been added. Two door allow access to their seats. The pilot and gunner sit in to separate areas at the front of the vehicle. At the front of the vehicle is the hydrogen fuel cells and power unit. The vehicle has minimal armor which can stop most projectile weapons.

Common problems are as follows:
1. While travelling downhill the G-LCT will pick up speed resulting in some lost of control. 2. Strong winds make it difficult to handle. 3. Overloading the vehicle causes performance and handling issues. 4. The vehicle use only refined fuel. 5. Monthly maintenance is required on the power plant or the vehicle begins to suffer performance and electrical issues.

A vehicle skill is required to operate this vehicle. The G-LCT however performs more like a truck and caution must be used when stopping because of its there is no friction aiding the vehicle when coming to a stop.

The G-LCT store into a 6 by 1.8 by 1 meter area and takes up 4 ton of cargo space Cost is 700 KCr.

 

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If there are no more suggestions by Friday morning, I'll put the PDF up in the File Library.

 

[Rigel Stardin]

Outside the computer crash, and adding two more vehicles, I'm ready to post the PDF. I'm quite sure that there are errors, typos and other hidden gems I've missed in creation of this PDF. So if you'd all be so kind and inform me of those, I'll gladly fix them.

It would also be nice if some one could come up with the stats for these vehicles.

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