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| − | | image = | + | | image = [[File:Swiftran.jpg|191px]] |
| Name = RTC-215M Swiftran | | Name = RTC-215M Swiftran | ||
| − | | Manufacturer = [[Cal-Boeing of Dorwinion]] | + | | Manufacturer = [[Cal-Boeing of Dorwinion]]<ref name="TRO:VAp78">''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex'', p. 78, "Cal-Boeing RTC-215M Swiftran"</ref><ref name="TRO:VArp74">''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised'', p. 74, "Swiftran RTC-215M"</ref> |
| + | | Production Year = 3053 | ||
| + | | Year Reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3889/cal-boeing-swiftran-rtc-215m/MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref> | ||
| Use = Medevac, Air Cargo Transport | | Use = Medevac, Air Cargo Transport | ||
| − | | Tech Base = Inner Sphere | + | | Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]<ref name="TRO:VAp78"/><ref name="TRO:VArp74"/> |
| − | | Chassis Type (Size) = VTOL (Medium) | + | | Chassis Type (Size) = VTOL (Medium)<ref name="TRO:VAp78"/><ref name="TRO:VArp74"/> |
| + | | Equpment Rating = E/X-X-D<ref name="TRO:VAp78"/><ref name="TRO:VArp74"/> | ||
| Cost = ??? | | Cost = ??? | ||
| Introduced = [[3053]] | | Introduced = [[3053]] | ||
| − | | Mass = 25 | + | | Mass = 25 tons<ref name="TRO:VAp78"/><ref name="TRO:VArp74"/> |
| − | | Top Speed = | + | | Speed = 110 km/h<ref name="TRO:VAp78"/><ref name="TRO:VArp74"/> |
| − | | Power Plant = [[ICE]] | + | | Top Speed = 170 km/h<ref name="TRO:VAp78"/><ref name="TRO:VArp74"/> |
| − | | Fuel (Type/Range) = Petrochemical/952 Km | + | | Power Plant = [[ICE]]<ref name="TRO:VAp78"/><ref name="TRO:VArp74"/> |
| − | + | | Fuel (Type/Range) = Petrochemical/952 Km<ref name="TRO:VAp78"/><ref name="TRO:VArp74"/> | |
| − | | Armament = None | + | | Armament = None<ref name="TRO:VAp78"/><ref name="TRO:VArp74"/> |
| − | | Heat Sinks = None | + | | Heat Sinks = None<ref name="TRO:VAp78"/><ref name="TRO:VArp74"/> |
| − | | Armor = | + | | Armor = [[Heavy Industrial Armor]]<ref name="TRO:VAp78"/><ref name="TRO:VArp74"/> |
| − | | Crew = 2 ( | + | | BAR = [[BAR 10]]<ref name="TRO:VAp78"/><ref name="TRO:VArp74"/> |
| − | | BV (1.0) = | + | | Crew = 2 (2 enlisted/non-rated)<ref name="TRO:VArp74"/> |
| + | | BV (1.0) = | ||
| BV (2.0) = ??? | | BV (2.0) = ??? | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Description== | + | == Description == |
| − | The '''RTC-215M Swiftran''' was originally designed as a cargo transport, but it did not come into its own until the Medevac version was produced. Its VTOL design made it ideal for such operations and it was soon accepted into the | + | The '''RTC-215M Swiftran''' was originally designed as a cargo transport, but it did not come into its own until the Medevac version was produced. Its VTOL design made it ideal for such operations and it was soon accepted into the [[AFFC]] in 3053; quickly became a popular vehicle amongst military paramedic services. Cal-Boeing granted licenses to every Inner Sphere power except the [[Capellan Confederation]] to produce the Swiftran.<ref name="TRO:VAp78"/><ref name="TRO:VArp74"/> |
| − | Unfortunately the Swiftran was plagued by technical problems in its early stages, there were problems synchronizing the four engines set on two separate wings. Although this problem was considered fixed it has reoccurred in some of the first production run models years later, leading to at least three fatal accidents. Later production runs have also been affected by mysterious vibrations requiring engine replacement. | + | Unfortunately the Swiftran was plagued by technical problems in its early stages, there were problems synchronizing the four engines set on two separate wings. Although this problem was considered fixed it has reoccurred in some of the first production run models years later, leading to at least three fatal accidents. Later production runs have also been affected by mysterious vibrations requiring engine replacement.<ref name="TRO:VAp78"/><ref name="TRO:VArp74"/> |
| − | ==Equipment and Capabilities== | + | == Equipment and Capabilities == |
| − | The aircraft is equipped with six sets of [[Paramedic Equipment]] to provide emergency care for six heavily wounded casualties and space for a further ten passengers with lesser wounds as well as ten paramedics. <ref name= | + | The aircraft is equipped with six sets of [[Paramedic Equipment]] to provide emergency care for six heavily wounded casualties and space for a further ten passengers with lesser wounds as well as ten paramedics.<ref name="TRO:VAp78"/><ref name="TRO:VArp74"/> |
| − | ==Variants== | + | == Variants == |
*; Cargo: The original variant is able to carry freight or light vehicles and is available to military and civilian customers. | *; Cargo: The original variant is able to carry freight or light vehicles and is available to military and civilian customers. | ||
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*; Luxury: The luxury version comes with first class/office compartments and space for a limousine or other important cargo in the aft.<ref name=VA/> | *; Luxury: The luxury version comes with first class/office compartments and space for a limousine or other important cargo in the aft.<ref name=VA/> | ||
| − | ==References== | + | == References == |
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| − | ==Bibliography== | + | == Bibliography == |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex]]'' |
| − | *''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised]]'' | + | * ''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised]]'' |
| − | [[Category:Civilian Vehicles]] | + | [[Category:Civilian Vehicles|Swiftran]] |
| − | [[Category:VTOL Support Vehicles]] | + | [[Category:VTOL Support Vehicles|Swiftran]] |
Revision as of 16:27, 13 May 2016
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| RTC-215M Swiftran | |
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Cal-Boeing of Dorwinion[1][2] |
| Production Year | 3053[3] |
| Use | Medevac, Air Cargo Transport |
| Tech Base | Inner Sphere[1][2] |
| Chassis Type (Size) | VTOL (Medium)[1][2] |
| Equipment Rating | |
| Cost | ??? |
| Introduced | 3053 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 25 tons[1][2] |
| Speed | 110 km/h[1][2] |
| Top Speed | 170 km/h[1][2] |
| Power Plant | ICE[1][2] |
| Fuel (Type/Range) | Petrochemical/952 Km[1][2] |
| Armament | None[1][2] |
| Heat Sinks | None[1][2] |
| Armor | Heavy Industrial Armor[1][2] |
| Barrier Armor Rating (BAR) | BAR 10[1][2] |
| Crew | 2 (2 enlisted/non-rated)[2] |
| BV (2.0) | ??? |
Description
The RTC-215M Swiftran was originally designed as a cargo transport, but it did not come into its own until the Medevac version was produced. Its VTOL design made it ideal for such operations and it was soon accepted into the AFFC in 3053; quickly became a popular vehicle amongst military paramedic services. Cal-Boeing granted licenses to every Inner Sphere power except the Capellan Confederation to produce the Swiftran.[1][2]
Unfortunately the Swiftran was plagued by technical problems in its early stages, there were problems synchronizing the four engines set on two separate wings. Although this problem was considered fixed it has reoccurred in some of the first production run models years later, leading to at least three fatal accidents. Later production runs have also been affected by mysterious vibrations requiring engine replacement.[1][2]
Equipment and Capabilities
The aircraft is equipped with six sets of Paramedic Equipment to provide emergency care for six heavily wounded casualties and space for a further ten passengers with lesser wounds as well as ten paramedics.[1][2]
Variants
- Cargo
- The original variant is able to carry freight or light vehicles and is available to military and civilian customers.
- Passenger
- Used by short-hop transport companies this variant can carry 75 passengers.
- Luxury
- The luxury version comes with first class/office compartments and space for a limousine or other important cargo in the aft.[4]
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex, p. 78, "Cal-Boeing RTC-215M Swiftran"
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised, p. 74, "Swiftran RTC-215M"
- ↑ online date for the Swiftran
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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