Kestrel technical specifications explained

This post goes through the published specifications of the Kestrel, a Light shuttle in service since its first flight on September 2179. If you are comparing ships for your fleet, start here.

Crewing: 2 pilots, 3 crew in total. Dimensions: 34 m overall, with a cargo allowance of 6 tonnes.

Performance: a top speed of 310 km/s and a maximum range of 14 AU. The drive burns Methalox (liquid methane / liquid oxygen) at about 9.5 tonnes per 100 AU.

Base price: ₡12.8 million. Options such as extra shielding, more life support or extended tankage change the final figure, and your sales engineer can model them for you.