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from Klingon Ship Recognition Manual, 2nd Edition, FASA, design by Forest G. Brown, graphics by Dana Knutson
NOTES:
Known Sphere Of Operation: Triangle and Spinward Areas
Data Reliability: A for all models
Major Data Source: Klingon Sector Intelligence, Vessel in Star Fleet Posession
Of the 132 K-17s built at Taamar, 46 As and 21 Ds have been destroyed, 5 As and 2 Ds have been captured by Star Fleet, 3 As have been captured by the Romulans, 6 As and 3 Ds are listed as missing, 14 As and 16 Ds have been traded or sold to private interests in the Triangle, and 10 As and 2 Ds are in the service of ranking families in the Empire. The class name is a translation of the Klingon Hegh tlhIchwI’.
| Construction Data: | ||
| Model Number — | A | D |
| Ship Class — | III | III |
| Date Entering Service — | 2245 | 2249 |
| Number Constructed — | 84 | 44 |
| Hull Data: | ||
| Superstructure Points — | 5 | 5 |
| Damage Chart — | C | C |
| Size: | ||
| Length — | 130 m | 130 m |
| Width — | 90 m | 90 m |
| Height — | 20 m | 21 m |
| Weight — | 17,173 mt | 23,153 mt |
| Cargo: | ||
| Cargo Units — | 10 SCU | 10 SCU |
| Cargo Capacity — | 5,500 mt | 5,500 mt |
| Landing Capacity — | Yes | Yes |
| Equipment Date: | ||
| Control Computer Type — | ZD-4 | ZD-3 |
| Transporters: | ||
| Standard 6-person — | 1 | 1 |
| Other Data: | ||
| Crew — | 14 | 14 |
| Engines And Power Data: | ||
| Total Power Units Available — | 23 | 21 |
| Movement Point Ratio — | 3/1 | 1/1 |
| Warp Engine Type — | KWA-2 | KWB-1 |
| Number — | 2 | 2 |
| Power Units Available — | 10 ea. | 9 ea. |
| Stress Charts — | Q/R | O/Q |
| Max Safe Cruising Speed — | Warp 6 | Warp 7 |
| Emergency Speed — | Warp 7 | Warp 8 |
| Impulse Engine Type — | KIA-3 | KIA-3 |
| Power Units Available — | 3 | 3 |
| Weapons And Firing Data: | ||
| Beam Weapon Type — | KD-1 | KD-4 |
| Number — | 3 | 3 |
| Firing Arcs — | 2 f, 1 a | 2 f, 1 a |
| Firing Chart — | B | J |
| Maximum Power — | 4 | 4 |
| Damage Modifiers: | ||
| +3 | (-) | (-) |
| +2 | (-) | (-) |
| +1 | (-) | (1-10) |
| Shield Data: | ||
| Deflector Shield Type — | KSB | KSC |
| Shield Point Ratio — | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| Maximum Shield Power — | 8 | 11 |
| Combat Efficiency: | ||
| D — | 29.2 | 53.2 |
| WDF — | 2.1 | 6 |