DS-63 "Cynnamolgus" Dropship
The DS-63 Dropship, often dubbed Cynnamolgus, is the main dropship employed by the Magnam Imperii in military operations. Being a versatile craft, it is capable of operating both in atmosphere or hard vacuum, delivering the forces of the Imperium wherever they may be needed.
History: The DS-63 Dropship is the culmination of multiple generations of dropships, each following the same rough principles, with the main differenciation revolving mostly in major overhauls in propulsion, electronics and detection suites. Whilst it is fairly similar to the DS-61B, the DS-63 offers more in terms of redundancies in its radar suite and in counter-measures and entered service 15 years ago. Whilst deployment of the DS-63 is considered as standard, the complexity of fabrication of the DS-63 often means that high attrition campaigns make it the main, but not unique dropship, its predecessor still maintaining an important role in planetary defence and strategic reserves. Variants: Like the DS-61, the DS-63 possesses 2 main variants, the DS-63L infantry transport, which extends the cargo bay to double its effective capacity, and the DS-63A vehicle transport which clears the cargo bay of infantry seating in order to allow it to accomodate an additional Spartacus or Testudo-W vehicle. However, the DS-63A is also often utilized as a logistical craft, allowing for more cargo capacity than the mainline vehicle. |
Technical Specifications: Name: DS-63 Dropship Role: Dropship Length: 30.5 meters Width: 23.4 meters Height: 10 meters Frame: Grade 6 Titanium Alloy Armour: Grade 5 Titanium Alloy and Titanium Carbide coating. Crew: 2, 1 pilot and 1 co-pilot/gunner Propulsion: 4 turbofans fusion scramjet engine pods Armament: -4 Hardpoint Mounts (typical load of 8 A2G missiles and 90 rockets) -22mm or 30mm gatling railgun. Transport Capacity (Standard): -12 Skitars/Marines/Triars OR 8 Praetor -1 Spartacus or Testudo Notes: VTOL capable, vacuum rated |