Type 8 shuttlecraft



The Type-8 shuttlecraft was a small Federation shuttlecraft in operation in the late 24th century.

Service history
The Type-8 shuttlecraft was introduced into service in the late 2360s and was the standard shuttlecraft design incorporated into many starship classes including the Intrepid-class and are part of the vessel's standard shuttlecraft loadout, although generally the Class 2 shuttle was preferred over the Type 8.

Technical data
The Type 8 was very similar to the older Type 6 shuttles. There were only minor differences in the size of the port and starboard windows, and the warp nacelles resembled those of an Intrepid-class starship. Internally the Type 8 was virtually indistinguishable from the Type 6. Type 8 shuttle's were composed of duranium, magnesite and carbon residue. They were not normally armed, but it was possible to fit the craft with dual phasers. The Type 8's phasers were powerful enough to destroy small Kazon vessels.