Spaceflight Chron. · Chapter 11 · 2201- : The 23rd Century and Future Speculations
11.4 Superwarp Designs: SF 102SW
A declassified design study for the SF 102SW, a SuperWarp wedge vessel proposed as the stellar workhorse of the future, whose new warp-theory breakthrough and SuperWarp drive could open voyages to the galactic center, the Magellanic Clouds and perhaps even the Andromeda galaxy.
Declassified SF 102SW specification data sheet (“DECLASSIFIED” header) with a plan view of the wedge-shaped SuperWarp vessel.
Large rotated line-drawing plan and detail views of the SF 102SW wedge hull and nacelle fins (spread).
Declassified SF 102SW
This proposed SuperWarp vessel is intended to be the stellar workhorse of the future. Because of a new breakthrough in warp theory, a whole new power of warp drive speed, SuperWarp, has been added (SW 2 equals 24 = 16c; SW 3 equals 34 = 81c; etc.). As a result of this quantum leap in starship capability, voyages to the galactic center, Small and Large Magellanic Clouds and perhaps even to the Andromeda galaxy may soon be possible.
Specifications
- Length: 524 m
- Beam: 193 m
- Draught: 85 m
- Mass: 57.5 million kg
Ship's Complement
- Officers: 58
- Crew: 427
- Standard Ship's Complement: 485
Performance
- Range: Standard 75,000 ly; Maximum 225,000 ly
- Cruising Velocity: SuperWarp 7 (2400c)
- Maximum Velocity: SuperWarp 9 (6500c)
Systems Overview
- Navigation: SuperWarp galactic guidance
- Communication: Superspace Radio
- Weapons: 6 Phaser Banks; 250 Magnetirap Photon Torpedoes; Field disruption prevention generator
- Life Support: Gravity .2 - 1.2 g; Atmosphere 20% O2, 11% humidity
Engineering and Science
- Engines: First generation SuperWarp drive; Intercooler flank fins added; Separable command con(sole)
- Exterior Sheathing: A conformable magnetic matrix instead of traditional metallic alloys
Improvements and Innovations
- Wedge planned to be new workhorse of galactic transportation
- Equipped with SuperWarp propulsion and Superspace Radio