RUNABOUT | |
Name: | runabout |
Affiliation: | Federation Starfleet |
Flight crew: | Varies |
Length: | 23 m |
Armaments: | phasers |
Defenses: | shields |
A runabout is a versatile space-faring, warp-capable vessel larger than a shuttlecraft and smaller than a starship. Like shuttlecraft, runabouts can sometimes be assigned to starships or space stations as secondary craft. Unlike shuttlecraft, runabouts usually have their own unique registry.
While shuttlecraft are normally for short-distance trips, runabouts can sustain a small crew for longer periods of time as they usually contain separate living areas and more crew amenities for the crew members. Runabouts also have a wider range of weaponry and more complex drive systems than some shuttlecraft.
Starfleet used several types of runabouts throughout its history, including the Danube class. (DS9: "Emissary", et al) The Danube class consisted of a modular design and was originally capable of warp 5. (DS9: "Dax")
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External links[]
- Runabout article at Memory Alpha, the canon Star Trek wiki.
- Runabout article at Memory Beta, the non-canon Star Trek wiki.