Freelance
TravellerEliason-class Snowmobile
This article originally appeared in the May/June 2019 issue.
| CraftID: | Eliason Class Snowmobile, TL7, Cr 4,749 |
|---|---|
| Hull: | 1/1, Displacement=0.185, Conf=0USL Open, Armour=4C, Loaded=0.3996 tons, Unloaded=0.1725 tons |
| Power: | 1/2, Gas Turbine=0.02 Mw, Duration=5/15 |
| Loco: | 1/2, Track, P/W=30, Road*=109 kph, Off Road=43.6 kph |
| Comm: | Radio=V Dist (50 km) |
| Sensors: | Headlight, Passive IR |
| Off: | Hardpoints=1 |
| Def: | DefDM=+2 |
| Control: | Panel=Electronic x1 |
| Accom: | Crew=1 (Driver), Seats=Cramped x1 |
| Other: | Fuel=0.096 klitres, Cargo=0.22035 klitres, ObjSize=Small, EmLevel=Moderate |
| Comment: | Price in Quantity=Cr 3,799 |
The
Eliason Class Snowmobile is a passenger transport vehicle intended for
crossing snow and ice. Built by Hess Motors of Udesh, although similar
specification vehicles can be found across the old Empire, the
Snowmobile is a utility vehicle for anyone needing to travel in the
winter. The Snowmobile is not intended to travel on roads(*) unless they
have been covered with snow and ice, and the performance of the vehicle
is dependent on the terrain conditions. Where the terrain is flat and
consistent such as crossing frozen lakes speeds approaching its listed
road speed can be achieved, and snowmobile racing is a recognised sport
on Udesh.
The minimal cargo capacity allows for small loads to be carried without the need for a rucksack to be worn by the driver. The radio can be used both for two way communications as well as to listen to broadcast news and entertainment, and the passive IR sensor was installed to better identify living creatures against the cold of winter.
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