CR-90 Corellian Corvette
| http://www.vastempire.com/wiki/images/f/f0/CR90.jpg CR-90 Corellian Corvette | |
| Production Information | |
|---|---|
| Class |
Corvette |
| Model | |
| Manufacturer |
Corellian Engineering Corporation |
| Technical Specifications | |
| Length |
150 meters |
| Width |
48.6 meters |
| Height/Depth |
32.6 meters |
| Maximum Acceleration |
2,100 G |
| MGLT |
60 MGLT |
| Engine Units |
Girodyne Ter58 high-output ion turbine engines (11, in trireme configuration) |
| Hyperdrive Rating |
Class 2.0 |
| Shielding |
Phoah-Kingsmeyer 484-J4e (400 SBD) |
| Hull |
Ferro-magnesium ceramic (192 RU) |
| Armament |
|
| Crew |
30 to 165 |
| Passengers |
Up to 600 |
| Cargo Capacity |
Up to 3,000 metric tons |
| Usage | |
| Roles |
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| Number in Fleet |
138 |
Characteristics[edit]
A versatile starship, the CR90 was used extensively across the galaxy by governments and private interests. The interior of the CR90 featured a modular design to allow for easy reconfiguration of the Corellian corvette from one function to another. Some older model corvettes, like the CR70, could easily be upgraded with retrofit packages like the Vanguard c20 to become CR90s.
Common configurations included a troop carrier, light escort vessel, cargo transport, or passenger liner. Its ease of modification was a trademark of CEC's and increased the corvette's resale value. One of the rarer variants could carry starfighters, such as the Night Caller and Constrictor.
The weapon systems varied, although the standard configuration mounted two Taim & Bak H9 dual turbolasers and four single turbolasers. CR90 corvettes could carry as many as eight turbolasers, six laser cannons, and four ion cannons. Under the standard configuration, these turrets were unable to hit anything directly behind the corvette's engines, so CR90 corvettes featured a well-known axial blind spot.
A common configuration for combat-oriented corvettes consisted of six H9 dual turbolasers. A similar armament was mounted on the Assassin-class corvette, a successor of the CR90 that was designed exclusively for combat roles.
The ship was capable of sustaining acceleration up to 2,100 Gand could carry 600 passengers. However, its class 2 hyperdrive was slow compared to many ships of similar size. The standard crew was made up of 8 officers and 38 enlisted crew, but could range from 30 to 165 total, depending on its configuration.
Imperial service[edit]
A dwarf amongst the massive Imperial-class Star Destroyers of the Imperial Navy, CR90 corvettes were relegated primarily to diplomatic and escort duty in the Galactic Empire. In fleet engagements, CR90 corvettes were often tasked with attacking enemy starfighters or fleeing the battlefield with important cargo or intelligence.
Source[edit]
- Credit to Wookieepedia for the above information
