Appalachia-class

Appalachia-class
Name:	Appalachia class
Owner:	United Federation of Planets
Operators:	Starfleet
Type:	Frigate
Active:	2461
Dimensions:	280 x 195 x 60 meters
Mass:	1,425,000 metric tons
Decks:	12
Crew:	110-160
Cruise Warp:	9.99
Max Warp:	9.999 (9.9999 Slipstream)
Armament:	4 x Heavy Phaser Cannon Type-2s, 4 x Phaser Cannon Type-4s, 8 x Disruptor Emitter Arrays, 12 torpedo launchers (8 fore, 4 aft) (Type III Quantum)
Defenses:	Primary and Secondary Deflector shields

The Appalachia-class is a heavily armored patrol/scout/escort vessel, designed to take on any enemy or pirate vessels that may infringe on its mission.

History

The Appalachia-class is an upgraded remodel of the older Steamrunner-class vessels. Updated and configured with all the latest equipment, this vessel should prove to be an added asset to Starfleet's armada.