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Affiliation United Federation of Planets Used by Starfleet Classification Heavy cruiser Operational phase 2350s- Construction yard Antares Fleet Yards, Antares IV Ships constructed >30 Description Starship class of medium sized, maneuverable and heavily armed vessels used for escort and battle missions, primarily constructed in the mid 24th century. Beside the classic round saucer section, these ships have two catamaran-like sections which two warp nacelles are attached to. There is a big weapons module above the connection of the two secondary hulls, emphasizing the military use of the class. The external navigational deflector, that is connected to the bottom of the primary hull, is another typical feature of Akira class vessels. -
Ships constructed -
Name Registry number Commissioned Used until USS Akira (prototype) NCC-62497 2350s USS Rabin NCC-63293 2350s USS Thunderchild NCC-63549 2350s USS Spector NCC-65549 2350s - History
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2350s The Akira class prototype, the USS Akira, is commissioned. - Technical specifications
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Dimensions Length 464.43 m, width 316.67 m, height 87.43 m Mass 3.055 Mt Structure Saucer section with two secondary hulls, which two warp nacelles, a weapons module and an external navigational deflector are connected to. Deck count 19 Crew complement 500 Computer systems Isolinear Propulsion systems Warp drive Warp core for M/AM power generation (>1500 CH) 2 warp nacelles Maximum speed warp 9.8 (12 h) Impulse drive 2 impulse engines Maneuvering drive RCS thrusters Weapon systems 6 phaser banks (type X), 2 photon launchers Defensive systems Deflector shields Other systems Tractor beam emitters -
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