A very old carrier class. It was already considered old back in 2634, at the beginning of the war…
Action Stations, page 40:
Task Force Twenty-three had sortied with a mixed match of two old battleships and their escorts, and one old Ranger class carrier.
Action Stations
by William R. Forstchen
Baen Books
Copyright (C) 1998 by Origin Systems Inc.
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In spite of its age, Ranger class carriers were brought back into service when the Confederation was losing too many ships, in 2669. Often confused with the Concordia class carrier for their similar designs, the Ranger is considerably smaller.
Example: TCS Victory.
Heart of the Tiger, page 8:
She was a light carrier left over from a bygone era, designed nearly half a century before the beginning of the Kilrathi War.
Action Stations
by William R. Forstchen
Baen Books
Copyright (C) 1998 by Origin Systems Inc.
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| Class | Light Carrier | |
|---|---|---|
| Designation | CV | |
| Length | 720 meters | |
| Mass | 28,000 tonnes | |
| Max. Velocity | 120 kps | |
| Cruise Velocity | ?? kps | |
| Acceleration | Bad | |
| Max. YPR | ? dps | |
| Weaps | Laser Turrets | ? |
| Fighter Compliment | 40 | |
| Missile | Capship missile launcher | ? |
| Fore and Aft Shields | 1000 cm | |
| Armor: | Front and Rear | 500 cm each |
| Right and Left | 400 cm each | |
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