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The '''AAL-1971/9.1 Troop Transport''', also known as an '''Atmospheric Assault Lander''' ('''AAL''') is an armored troop carrier operated by the [[Dark Angels]] designed to ferry up to | The '''AAL-1971/9.1 Troop Transport''', also known as an '''Atmospheric Assault Lander''' ('''AAL''') is an armored troop carrier operated by the [[Dark Angels]] designed to ferry up to sixty troopers from orbital vessels to planetary surfaces. | ||
== Specifications/Overview == | |||
=== Propulsion === | |||
Each craft is powered by a reactor located in a sturdy reactor compartment in the rear, and featured six SJAS-210 sublight ion engines that are kept powered up during landings in the event rapid extraction is required. These engines require numerous reactant ducts and pumps and an acceleration compensator to function fully. Furthermore, to give greater control of the craft, electromagnetic thrust vectoring fins are stationed over the engines exhaust, and ion drive thrusters, an ion collision bar and ion acceleration chambers further improve the assault landers maneuverability. Additionally, several power cells are located underneath the engines, sheltered under the frame of the vessel. | |||
Revision as of 03:30, 3 March 2023
The AAL-1971/9.1 Troop Transport, also known as an Atmospheric Assault Lander (AAL) is an armored troop carrier operated by the Dark Angels designed to ferry up to sixty troopers from orbital vessels to planetary surfaces.
Specifications/Overview
Propulsion
Each craft is powered by a reactor located in a sturdy reactor compartment in the rear, and featured six SJAS-210 sublight ion engines that are kept powered up during landings in the event rapid extraction is required. These engines require numerous reactant ducts and pumps and an acceleration compensator to function fully. Furthermore, to give greater control of the craft, electromagnetic thrust vectoring fins are stationed over the engines exhaust, and ion drive thrusters, an ion collision bar and ion acceleration chambers further improve the assault landers maneuverability. Additionally, several power cells are located underneath the engines, sheltered under the frame of the vessel.