Heavy Lifter
The Heavy Lifter is a hyperdrive-equipped tractor craft used to recover vessels and move massive loads between systems.
General Information
| Model | Patel Heavy Lifter |
|---|---|
| Category | Transport & Utility Spacecraft |
| Classification | Utility Tug |
| Status | Active |
| Introduced | 6 AIA |
| Manufacturers | Patel Ironwerks (Patel) — Manufacturer |
| Operators | Imperial Navy (IN) — Primary |
Specifications
Dimensions
Length
55.23 m
Width
29.35 m
Height
11.26 m
Personnel
Crew
2
Gunners
None
Passengers
2 technicians
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
1,000 metric tons
Consumables
1 week
Starfighter Capacity
None
Landing Craft Capacity
None
Propulsion
Hyperdrive Rating
Class 4
Systems
Shielding
0 SBD
Hull
76 RU
Additional
Megalight Rating
22 MGLT
Armament
None
Special Systems
High-output tractor beams; interstellar towing equipment
Published Type
Transport
Primary Role
Heavy haulage / towing / retrieval
Description
Twin crew stations control high-output tractor beams capable of manipulating loads far exceeding the craft’s own mass. The fifty-five-meter hull can tow containers, disabled spacecraft, and industrial assemblies through local space or hyperspace. Two technicians may accompany the crew for recovery work. The unarmed and unshielded lifter operates under escort whenever hostile contact is possible.
Heavy Lifter Type 1
| Status | Active |
|---|
The Type 1 is the original Heavy Lifter production configuration.
A mottled hull, dense forward intake array, and compact blue-tinted cockpit distinguish the first production body.
Variant Specifications
Dimensions
Length
55.23 m
Width
29.35 m
Height
11.26 m
Personnel
Crew
2
Passengers
2 technicians
Systems
Shielding
None
Hull
76 RU
Additional
Megalight Rating
22 MGLT
Hyperdrive
Equipped
Armament
None
Special Systems
High-output tractor beams; original intake array; compact cockpit
Primary Role
Heavy haulage / towing / retrieval
Heavy Lifter Type 2
| Status | Active |
|---|
The Type 2 is the standardized later Heavy Lifter configuration.
The uniform gray hull adds paired side entryways, revised forward intakes, a larger viewport, and a dorsal circular service assembly.
Variant Specifications
Dimensions
Length
55.23 m
Width
29.35 m
Height
11.26 m
Personnel
Crew
2
Passengers
2 technicians
Systems
Shielding
None
Hull
76 RU
Additional
Megalight Rating
22 MGLT
Hyperdrive
Equipped
Armament
None
Special Systems
High-output tractor beams; revised intakes; side entryways; dorsal service assembly
Primary Role
Heavy haulage / towing / retrieval
Origin: Legends
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