«Last Updated on November 24, 2023 »
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Known Sphere Of Operation: Empire-wide use
Data Reliability: A for K-5B; B for K-5C; C for K-5D, K-5E, K-5F and K-5G
Major Data Source: K-5B in Star Fleet possession; Klingon Sector Intelligence
Of the 1,340 K-5s built, 26 Bs, 3 Cs, 4 Ds, 3 Es, 1 F and 5 Gs are reported as lost; 86 Bs, 20 Cs, 98 Ds, 43 Es, 22 Fs and 48 Gs have been destroyed; 5 Bs have been captured by Star Fleet, 4 Ds have been captured by the Romulans and 2 by forces in the Triangle. 4 Es have been captured by the Cardassians. 1 F has been captured by the Breen, and 4 Gs have been captured by Ferengi raiders. 6 Bs, 7 Ds, 6 Es, 7 Fs and 6 Gs have been scrapped, 120 K-5Es have been decommissioned and scrapped for parts. 12 Bs were traded to elements in the Triangle and 36 were traded to the Naussicans. 160 Gs were traded to a wide range of individuals during the waning years of the Klingons major pirate hunt. 20 Ds, 25 Es and 400 Gs have been sold. 22 Bs, 18 Es, 4 Fs and 10 Gs, are in the service of prominent and ranking families within the Empire. 65 Ds, 20 Es and 17 Gs are in reserve fleet.
K-5s was produced at losia, Fonawl, and Z’hai at a maximum rate of 40 per year. The class name is a translation of the Klingon bIQ.
| Construction Data: | ||||||
| Model – | b | c | d | e | f | g |
| Ship Class – | II | III | III | III | III | III |
| Date Entering Service – | 2267 | 2270 | 2287 | 2299 | 2319 | 2332 |
| Number Constructed – | 403 | 362 | 385 | 190 | Refit | Refit |
| Hull Data: | ||||||
| Superstructure Points – | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Damage Chart – | C | C | C | C | C | C |
| Size: | ||||||
| Length – | 94 m | 96 m | 96 m | 96 m | 96 m | 96 m |
| Width – | 38 m | 38 m | 38 m | 38 m | 38 m | 38 m |
| Height – | 18 m | 20 m | 20 m | 20 m | 20 m | 20 m |
| Weight – | 12,968 mt | 21,470 mt | 21,920 mt | 21,770 mt | 21,570 mt | 23,120 mt |
| Cargo: | ||||||
| Total SCU – | 15 SCU | 15 SCU | 15 SCU | 15 SCU | 15 SCU | 15 SCU |
| Cargo Capacity – | 7,750 mt | 7,750 mt | 7,750 mt | 7,750 mt | 7,750 mt | 7,750 mt |
| Landing Capacity – | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Equipment Date: | ||||||
| Control Computer Type – | ZD-2 | ZD-3 | ZD-3 | ZD-3 | ZD-3 | ZD-4 |
| Transporters: | ||||||
| Standard 6-person – | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Other Data: | ||||||
| Crew – | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Passengers – | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Engines And Power Data: | ||||||
| Total Power Units Available – | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Movement Point Ratio – | 1/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 |
| Warp Engine Type – | KWB-2 | KWB-2 | KWB-2 | KWB-2 | KWB-2 | KWB-2 |
| Number – | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Power Units Available – | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Stress Chart – | O/P | O/P | O/P | O/P | O/P | O/P |
| Max Safe Cruising Speed – | Warp 6 | Warp 5 | Warp 5 | Warp 5 | Warp 5 | Warp 5 |
| Emergency Speed – | Warp 7 | Warp 6 | Warp 6 | Warp 6 | Warp 6 | Warp 6 |
| Impulse Engine Type – | KIA-2 | KIB-1 | KIB-1 | KIB-1 | KIB-1 | KIB-1 |
| Power Units Available – | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Weapons And Firing Data: | ||||||
| Beam Weapon Type – | KD-3 | KD-12 | KD-12 | KD-12 | KD-6 | KD-17 |
| Number – | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Firing Arcs – | 2 f | 1 f/p, 1 f/s | 1 f/p, 1 f/s | 1 f/p, 1 f/s | 1 f/p, 1 f/s | 1 f/p, 1 f/s |
| Firing Chart – | I | H | H | H | T | X |
| Maximum Power – | 5 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 9 |
| Damage Modifiers: | ||||||
| +3 | (-) | (1-3) | (1-3) | (1-3) | (-) | (1-12) |
| +2 | (-) | (4-8) | (4-8) | (4-8) | (1-18) | (13-17) |
| +1 | (1-12) | (9-10) | (9-10) | (9-10) | (-) | (18-22) |
| Torpedo Weapon Type – | – | – | KP-1 | KP-5 | KP-5 | KP-13 |
| Number – | – | – | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Firing Arcs – | – | – | 2 f | 1 f | 1 f | 1 f |
| Firing Chart – | – | – | F | Q | Q | T |
| Power to Arm – | – | – | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Damage – | – | – | 6 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
| Shield Data: | ||||||
| Deflector Shield Type – | KSE | KSM | KSM | KSM | KSM | KSM |
| Shield Point Ratio – | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| Maximum Shield Power – | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Combat Efficiency: | ||||||
| D – | 41.3 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 |
| WDF – | 5.4 | 7.4 | 10.4 | 12.9 | 15.7 | 23.9 |