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The '''MV-T-63 Chariot''' is a Heavy, Single-Stage Multi-Environmental Transport/Gunship (also referred to as a "Dropship", a catch-all term for heavily armed and armored transports.) in use with the [[Atreus Aerospace Command]], and the [[Confederacy of Veiid]].
  
The '''MV-T-63 Chariot''' is a Heavy, Single-Stage Multi-Environmental Transport/Gunship (also referred to as a "Dropship", a catch-all term for heavily armed and armored transports.) in use with the [[Atreus Aerospace Command]], and the [[Confederacy of Veiid]].
   
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{{Craft|name=MV-T-63 Chariot|full_name=MV-T-63 Chariot Multi-Environmental Heavy Transport|type=Multi-Environmental Heavy Transport|origin=[[Confederacy of Atreus]]|design_start=2193|design_end=2195|prod_start=2197|prod_end=N/A|designer=[[Odyssey Aerospace Astronautical Design Office]]|cost=65,304|built=16+|serv_start=2197|serv_end=N/A|operators=[[Confederacy of Atreus]]
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[[Confederacy of Veiid]]
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{{Craft/Spacecraft
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|wet_mass = 47,489
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|dry_mass = 32,100
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|length = 12.5
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|width = 10.9
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|height = 3.3
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|propulsion = 2 J-606 "Jaguar" Afterburning Turbofans
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2 J-X4 "Whiplash" Turbo Ramjet Engines
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1 S3 KS-25 "Vector" Chemical Rocket
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|thrust = 1000kn
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|impulse = 4871 (Air-Breathing) 295 (Exo-Atmospheric) |delta = 17788 (Air-Breathing) 506 (Exo-Atmospheric)
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|crew = 4 total, 2 Officers, 2 Enlisted
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|armament =
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3 M230 Aircraft Chainguns
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}}}}
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== Design ==
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Designed to fill the lack of a heavy-lift, carrier based transports for the Atreus Aerospace Command (AASC). The '''MV-T-63 Chariot''' features a variety of both air-breathing, and liquid fuel rockets to achieve a large payload capacity, albeit a very limited range outside of atmosphere. The air-breathing engines are mounted on nacelles mounted in a "high-wing" configuration giving clearance for drop tanks and ordinance under the wings and engines without increasing the dimensions of the '''Chariot'''. With a mix of air-breathing engines, the J-X4 "Whiplash" engines are mounted on the front two nacelles and the J-606 Jaguar engines mounted slightly higher, and on the rear two nacelles, giving the '''Chariot''' it's iconic appearance and bulky style.
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The cockpit of the Chariot is unique compared to other craft of a similar role, with a slim, inline cockpit with the pilot sat above and behind the Co-Pilot/Gunner, similar to an Attack Helicopter. Furthermore, the Chariot's cockpit is covered in 15mm of Bulletproof and tinted glass with additional 25mm of bulletproof glass in front of each of the crew-member's positions, with more armor surrounding the positions. Notably, the Chariot does not feature Heads Up Displays (HUDs). Instead, the Chariot provides
 
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Revision as of 19:02, 31 August 2025

The MV-T-63 Chariot is a Heavy, Single-Stage Multi-Environmental Transport/Gunship (also referred to as a "Dropship", a catch-all term for heavily armed and armored transports.) in use with the Atreus Aerospace Command, and the Confederacy of Veiid.

MV-T-63 Chariot
MV-T-63 Chariot Multi-Environmental Heavy Transport
Multi-Environmental Heavy Transport
National Origin Confederacy of Atreus
Production History
Designed
2193 - 2195
Produced
2197 - N/A
Designer Odyssey Aerospace Astronautical Design Office
Unit Cost 65,304(√)
Number Built 16+
Service History
In Service
2197 - N/A
Used By Confederacy of Atreus

Confederacy of Veiid

Spacecraft Characteristics
Launch Mass 47,489 kg
Dry Mass 32,100 kg
Length 12.5 m
Width 10.9 m
Height 3.3 m
Propulsion 2 J-606 "Jaguar" Afterburning Turbofans

2 J-X4 "Whiplash" Turbo Ramjet Engines

1 S3 KS-25 "Vector" Chemical Rocket
Maximum Thrust 1000kn kN
Specific Impulse 4871 (Air-Breathing) 295 (Exo-Atmospheric) seconds (17788 (Air-Breathing) 506 (Exo-Atmospheric) m/s)
Complement 4 total, 2 Officers, 2 Enlisted
Armament 3 M230 Aircraft Chainguns


Design

Designed to fill the lack of a heavy-lift, carrier based transports for the Atreus Aerospace Command (AASC). The MV-T-63 Chariot features a variety of both air-breathing, and liquid fuel rockets to achieve a large payload capacity, albeit a very limited range outside of atmosphere. The air-breathing engines are mounted on nacelles mounted in a "high-wing" configuration giving clearance for drop tanks and ordinance under the wings and engines without increasing the dimensions of the Chariot. With a mix of air-breathing engines, the J-X4 "Whiplash" engines are mounted on the front two nacelles and the J-606 Jaguar engines mounted slightly higher, and on the rear two nacelles, giving the Chariot it's iconic appearance and bulky style.

The cockpit of the Chariot is unique compared to other craft of a similar role, with a slim, inline cockpit with the pilot sat above and behind the Co-Pilot/Gunner, similar to an Attack Helicopter. Furthermore, the Chariot's cockpit is covered in 15mm of Bulletproof and tinted glass with additional 25mm of bulletproof glass in front of each of the crew-member's positions, with more armor surrounding the positions. Notably, the Chariot does not feature Heads Up Displays (HUDs). Instead, the Chariot provides

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