Clarke-class
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| Clarke-class | |
| Name: | Clarke class |
| Owner: | United Federation of Planets |
| Operators: | Starfleet |
| Type: | Patrol Cruiser |
| Active: | 2451 |
| Dimensions: | 280 x 195 x 33 meters |
| Mass: | 485,000 metric tons |
| Decks: | 9 |
| Crew: | 85 - 115 |
| Cruise Warp: | 9.955 |
| Max Warp: | 9.9975 (9.9999 Slipstream) |
| Armament: | 2 x Heavy Phaser Cannon Type-2s, 5 x Phaser Cannon Type-4s, 8 x Phaser Bank Type-16s, 12 torpedo launchers (6 standard, 6 modular) (Type II Quantum) |
| Defenses: | Deflector shields, Ablative Generators |
The Clarke-class is a sleek, slim-lined patrol vessel, designed to take on any enemy or pirate vessels that may skirt into Federation space. The vessel class is also equipped with a Unit Operations Center, to function as a squadron leader in larger offensives.
History
Named after the Terran aviator William Robinson Clarke and the Terran author Arthur C. Clarke.
Technical Data
The Clarke-class is equipped with the most advanced long range sensor systems in Starfleet, at the time of commissioning. Giving it unparalleled detection capability on border patrol.