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KITE.

Escort carrier with eight exposed cradles: four fighters, two scouts and two bombers.

Length × beam × height
249.6 × 64 × 38.4 m
Exported
Oct 6, 2026
Full complement
Not yet established

Dimensions include attached equipment. Art and figures describe this exported edition; gameplay is still in development.

KITE — three-quarter view from above
Exact ship geometry / three-quarter view from above

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Edition & provenance

Recipe vf.carrier.kite.2

Definition 5205E0642D1FEC183302D2894110BB29832AB624

Exact native FMesher surfaces; orthographic editorial lighting, authored palette; not an Unreal screenshot. No invented room plan or damage.

Gameplay acceptance: not yet established by this export.

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KITE material-derived boarding sections
Boarding sections / tactical material regions, not rooms or deck plans
KITE side view
Side view / intact exported geometry
Purpose and tradeoffs
RoleDesign notes
Escort carrierRegistrar source review for this recipe; context, not a live-instance measurement.
SummaryDesign notes
Escort carrier with eight exposed cradles: four fighters, two scouts and two bombers.Registrar source review for this recipe; context, not a live-instance measurement.
TradeoffsNot yet established
Not yet establishedRegistrar design interpretation of the documented architecture; not a new capability.
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Hull and dimensions
Assembled dimensionsMeasured export
249.6 · 64 · 38.4 mX length, Y beam, Z height of all exported surface geometry, including attached equipment at its declared rest pose.
Bounds maxMeasured export
124.8 · 32 · 22.4 mWhole assembled surface bounds in ship coordinates.
Bounds minMeasured export
-124.8 · -32 · -16 mWhole assembled surface bounds in ship coordinates.
Root dimensionsMeasured export
249.6 · 64 · 36 mRoot-part bounds only; not the whole assembled ship.

Part indices: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22

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Mass and load
Crew and passengersNot yet established
Not yet establishedNot established for this exported configuration.
Embarked craftNot yet established
Not yet establishedNot established for this exported configuration.
Initial fuel and magazinesMeasured export
46,497.47 kgInitial fuel and magazine stock only; not all mission payload.
LoadedNot yet established
Not yet establishedDefinition material includes modeled hardware; initial fuel/magazine stock is separate. Does not include crew, passengers, aircraft, escape capsules or other live payloads. Not a certified loaded mass.
MaterialMeasured export
137,445,678.4 kgModeled material, including modeled hardware; not certified dry or loaded mass.
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Crew and passengers
DepartmentsNot yet established
Not yet establishedDerived at normal initialization from occupied root span; exact assembled complement pending. See crew rules.
Full complementNot yet established
Not yet establishedDerived at normal initialization from occupied root span; exact assembled complement pending. See crew rules.
Minimum watchNot yet established
Not yet establishedNot established for this exported configuration.
Passenger placesNot yet established
Not yet establishedDerived at normal initialization from occupied root span; exact assembled complement pending. See crew rules.
People currently aboardNot yet established
Not yet establishedThis is an intact definition, not a populated live ship.
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Propulsion and jump
Cruise targetMeasured export
72 m/sAuthored cruise target; not a measured speed, acceleration or endurance guarantee.
EnduranceNot yet established
Not yet establishedNot established for this exported configuration.
Jump capabilityNot yet established
Not yet establishedBase hashes identify composition; complete jump hardware, range, spool, fuel and operating constraints need a reviewed specification.
Loaded accelerationNot yet established
Not yet establishedNot established for this exported configuration.

Attitude jets: #19, #20, #21, #22, #23, #24, #25, #26, #27, #28

Drives: #13, #14

Fuel stores: #7, #8, #10, #11

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Power
Authored ratingMeasured export
128,000 WDefinition-level rated output; individual generators and consumers are in machinery. Not a guaranteed simultaneous power budget.
Simultaneous available powerNot yet established
Not yet establishedNot established for this exported configuration.

Distribution: 1, 3, 4, 5, 30, 31, 33, 36, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47, 49

Reactors: #1, #33

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Weapons and ammunition
Damage basisDesign notes
WorkPerShot is the game contact-work budget. It is not explosive yield, joules or DPS.Registrar unit contract.
Mount arcsNot yet established
Not yet establishedFull traversable arcs, depression and obstruction limits are not exported. RailHalfArc is recorded separately where applicable.

Guns: #29, #30

Magazines: #9, #12, #35, #36, #38, #39, #41, #43, #45, #47, #49, #51

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Armor and shields
Armor materialsNot yet established
Not yet establishedNot established for this exported configuration.
Shield operating limitsNot yet established
Not yet establishedNot established for this exported configuration.

Shield machines: #15, #16, #17, #18

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Sensors and communications
Rated rangeMeasured export
2,600 mAuthored sensor rating; not a guaranteed detection range.
Suite and coverageNot yet established
Not yet establishedThe complete receiver, processing, communications and observation rules need a configuration-specific review.
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Bridge and command
ExposureNot yet established
Not yet establishedInternal/external classification requires a reviewed final assembly; a name or visible window is insufficient.

Control machines: #3

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Boarding and damage
Damaged state artNot yet established
Not yet establishedRequires a real damaged-ship snapshot; intact art must not be painted into invented damage.
OverlayDesign notes
Material-derived tactical sections, not authored rooms or deck plans.Native exporter contract.

Tactical sections: Index: 0; Name: FORE PORT; Purpose: Flight deck, Index: 1; Name: FORE CENTER; Purpose: Hull / support, Index: 2; Name: FORE STARBOARD; Purpose: Weapons, Index: 3; Name: MID PORT; Purpose: Flight deck, Index: 4; Name: MID CENTER; Purpose: Hull / support, Index: 5; Name: MID STARBOARD; Purpose: Flight deck, Index: 6; Name: AFT PORT; Purpose: Engineering, Index: 7; Name: AFT CENTER; Purpose: Engineering, Index: 8; Name: AFT STARBOARD; Purpose: Command

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Docking and bays
Collar and service interfacesNot yet established
Not yet establishedNot established for this exported configuration.
CompatibilityNot yet established
Not yet establishedA berth record or empty cavity does not certify all geometry, controllers, traffic, crew or service-store requirements.

Berths: Ammo store: 34; Controller: 33; Datum m: -57.6 · -24 · -3.6; Fuel store: 7; Half size m: 12 · 5 · 4; Initial craft: 3; Kind: 1; Name: Rack 01 / PIKE bomber, Ammo store: 37; Controller: 36; Datum m: -57.6 · 24 · -3.6; Fuel store: 10; Half size m: 12 · 5 · 4; Initial craft: 3; Kind: 1; Name: Rack 02 / PIKE bomber, Ammo store: 40; Controller: 39; Datum m: -19.2 · -24 · -3.6; Fuel store: 7; Half size m: 12 · 5 · 4; Initial craft: 1; Kind: 1; Name: Rack 03 / TALON fighter, Ammo store: 42; Controller: 41; Datum m: -19.2 · 24 · -3.6; Fuel store: 10; Half size m: 12 · 5 · 4; Initial craft: 1; Kind: 1; Name: Rack 04 / TALON fighter, Ammo store: 44; Controller: 43; Datum m: 19.2 · -24 · -3.6; Fuel store: 7; Half size m: 12 · 5 · 4; Initial craft: 2; Kind: 1; Name: Rack 05 / WISP scout, Ammo store: 46; Controller: 45; Datum m: 19.2 · 24 · -3.6; Fuel store: 10; Half size m: 12 · 5 · 4; Initial craft: 2; Kind: 1; Name: Rack 06 / WISP scout, Ammo store: 48; Controller: 47; Datum m: 57.6 · -24 · -3.6; Fuel store: 7; Half size m: 12 · 5 · 4; Initial craft: 1; Kind: 1; Name: Rack 07 / TALON fighter, Ammo store: 50; Controller: 49; Datum m: 57.6 · 24 · -3.6; Fuel store: 10; Half size m: 12 · 5 · 4; Initial craft: 1; Kind: 1; Name: Rack 08 / TALON fighter

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Service and support
Service contractNot yet established
Not yet establishedTender, carrier, rescue, refueling and yard services require separate finite operating contracts. Do not infer capability from visible openings.
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Supported changes
Fixed architectureDesign notes
Authored hull, load paths and role hardware. No generic interchangeable mount interface is established by this entry.Registrar source review for this recipe; context, not a live-instance measurement.
ProposalsProposal
Alternative weapons or bay payloads need a reviewed physical compatibility and service contract.Design proposals only; not implemented or certified compatible.
SupportedDesign notes
Repair/replacement follows the exact installed definition. Separate research recipes are new manufactured fits, unless an explicit live upgrade says otherwise.Registrar source review for this recipe; context, not a live-instance measurement.
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Inspect the machinery 51 recorded components

Actual component positions in this edition. Select a number to inspect its recorded hardware.

1. Port Heavy Ember reactor
Power demand
12.8 W
Generation
64,000 W
Position (X / Y / Z)
-90.2 / -7 / 12.2 m
Power sources
None referenced
Dependencies
None referenced
2. Central protected power trunk feed
Power demand
0 W
Position (X / Y / Z)
0.2 / 0.2 / -1.8 m
Power sources
#1, #33
Dependencies
None referenced
3. Protected aviation command and sensors control
Power demand
921.6 W
Position (X / Y / Z)
-92.6 / 15.4 / 17.8 m
Power sources
#1, #33
Dependencies
#2
4. Port hangar and emitter feed feed
Power demand
0 W
Position (X / Y / Z)
-79 / -5.4 / -3.4 m
Power sources
None referenced
Dependencies
#2
5. Starboard hangar and emitter feed feed
Power demand
0 W
Position (X / Y / Z)
-79 / 5.8 / -3.4 m
Power sources
None referenced
Dependencies
#2
6. Paid command window supply feed
Power demand
40.96 W
Position (X / Y / Z)
-31.4 / 0.2 / -1.8 m
Power sources
#1, #33
Dependencies
#3, #2, #4, #5
7. Port ship propellant fuel_tank
Power demand
0 W
Position (X / Y / Z)
-96.6 / -10.2 / -0.2 m
Power sources
None referenced
Dependencies
None referenced
8. Port finite aviation fuel fuel_tank
Power demand
0 W
Position (X / Y / Z)
-17 / 1.8 / 0.6 m
Power sources
None referenced
Dependencies
None referenced
9. Fore defence finite magazine magazine
Power demand
0 W
Position (X / Y / Z)
104.2 / 19.8 / 1 m
Power sources
None referenced
Dependencies
None referenced
10. Starboard ship propellant fuel_tank
Power demand
0 W
Position (X / Y / Z)
-96.6 / 10.6 / -0.2 m
Power sources
None referenced
Dependencies
None referenced
11. Starboard finite aviation fuel fuel_tank
Power demand
0 W
Position (X / Y / Z)
7 / 1.8 / 0.6 m
Power sources
None referenced
Dependencies
None referenced
12. Aft defence finite magazine magazine
Power demand
0 W
Position (X / Y / Z)
-99.8 / -4.2 / 1 m
Power sources
None referenced
Dependencies
None referenced
13. Port carrier main drive drive
Power demand
19,456 W
Thrust
30,720,000 N
Exhaust speed
450,000 m/s
Position (X / Y / Z)
-111 / -20.6 / -3 m
Power sources
#1, #33
Dependencies
#3, #2, #7
14. Starboard carrier main drive drive
Power demand
19,456 W
Thrust
30,720,000 N
Exhaust speed
450,000 m/s
Position (X / Y / Z)
-111 / 21 / -3 m
Power sources
#1, #33
Dependencies
#3, #2, #10
15. Fore-port shield emitter shield
Power demand
4,608 W
Position (X / Y / Z)
82.6 / -24.6 / 19.8 m
Power sources
#1, #33
Dependencies
#3, #4
16. Fore-starboard shield emitter shield
Power demand
4,608 W
Position (X / Y / Z)
82.6 / 25 / 19.8 m
Power sources
#1, #33
Dependencies
#3, #5
17. Aft-starboard shield emitter shield
Power demand
4,608 W
Position (X / Y / Z)
-86.2 / 25 / 19.8 m
Power sources
#1, #33
Dependencies
#3, #5
18. Aft-port shield emitter shield
Power demand
4,608 W
Position (X / Y / Z)
-86.2 / -24.6 / 19.8 m
Power sources
#1, #33
Dependencies
#3, #4
19. Carrier attitude jet 1 jet
Power demand
2,816 W
Thrust
10,240,000 N
Exhaust speed
337,500 m/s
Position (X / Y / Z)
-116.6 / -28.2 / 0.2 m
Power sources
#1, #33
Dependencies
#3, #2, #7
20. Carrier attitude jet 2 jet
Power demand
2,816 W
Thrust
10,240,000 N
Exhaust speed
337,500 m/s
Position (X / Y / Z)
-116.6 / 28.6 / 0.2 m
Power sources
#1, #33
Dependencies
#3, #2, #10
21. Carrier attitude jet 3 jet
Power demand
2,816 W
Thrust
10,240,000 N
Exhaust speed
337,500 m/s
Position (X / Y / Z)
112.2 / -26.6 / 0.2 m
Power sources
#1, #33
Dependencies
#3, #2, #7
22. Carrier attitude jet 4 jet
Power demand
2,816 W
Thrust
10,240,000 N
Exhaust speed
337,500 m/s
Position (X / Y / Z)
112.2 / 27 / 0.2 m
Power sources
#1, #33
Dependencies
#3, #2, #10
23. Carrier attitude jet 5 jet
Power demand
2,816 W
Thrust
10,240,000 N
Exhaust speed
337,500 m/s
Position (X / Y / Z)
123.8 / -19 / 0.2 m
Power sources
#1, #33
Dependencies
#3, #2, #7
24. Carrier attitude jet 6 jet
Power demand
2,816 W
Thrust
10,240,000 N
Exhaust speed
337,500 m/s
Position (X / Y / Z)
123.8 / 19.4 / 0.2 m
Power sources
#1, #33
Dependencies
#3, #2, #10
25. Carrier attitude jet 7 jet
Power demand
2,048 W
Thrust
4,096,000 N
Exhaust speed
337,500 m/s
Position (X / Y / Z)
-114.2 / -21.4 / 13 m
Power sources
#1, #33
Dependencies
#3, #2, #7
26. Carrier attitude jet 8 jet
Power demand
2,048 W
Thrust
4,096,000 N
Exhaust speed
337,500 m/s
Position (X / Y / Z)
-114.2 / 21.8 / 13 m
Power sources
#1, #33
Dependencies
#3, #2, #10
27. Carrier attitude jet 9 jet
Power demand
2,048 W
Thrust
4,096,000 N
Exhaust speed
337,500 m/s
Position (X / Y / Z)
113 / -19 / -11 m
Power sources
#1, #33
Dependencies
#3, #2, #7
28. Carrier attitude jet 10 jet
Power demand
2,048 W
Thrust
4,096,000 N
Exhaust speed
337,500 m/s
Position (X / Y / Z)
113 / 19.4 / -11 m
Power sources
#1, #33
Dependencies
#3, #2, #10
29. Fore light defensive battery kinetic
Power demand
1,536 W
Authored range
450 m
Reload
1.4 s
Contact-work budget
1,300 game work
Initial round speed
420 m/s
Position (X / Y / Z)
104.2 / 19.4 / 15.4 m
Power sources
#1, #33
Dependencies
#3, #2, #9
30. Aft light defensive battery kinetic
Power demand
1,536 W
Authored range
450 m
Reload
1.4 s
Contact-work budget
1,300 game work
Initial round speed
420 m/s
Position (X / Y / Z)
-99.8 / -4.6 / 18.6 m
Power sources
#1, #33
Dependencies
#3, #2, #12
31. Port Heavy Ember cooling manifold feed
Power demand
0 W
Position (X / Y / Z)
-94.2 / -5 / 12.2 m
Power sources
None referenced
Dependencies
None referenced
32. Starboard Heavy Ember cooling manifold feed
Power demand
0 W
Position (X / Y / Z)
-94.2 / 9.4 / 12.2 m
Power sources
None referenced
Dependencies
None referenced
33. Starboard Heavy Ember reactor
Power demand
12.8 W
Generation
64,000 W
Position (X / Y / Z)
-90.2 / 7.4 / 12.2 m
Power sources
None referenced
Dependencies
None referenced
34. Rack 01 / PIKE bomber / arrest and service feed
Power demand
1,200 W
Position (X / Y / Z)
-57.4 / -11 / -5 m
Power sources
#1, #33
Dependencies
#4
35. Rack 01 / PIKE bomber / finite cannon rounds magazine
Power demand
0 W
Position (X / Y / Z)
-57.4 / -11 / -4.6 m
Power sources
None referenced
Dependencies
None referenced
36. Rack 01 / PIKE bomber / four reserve torpedoes magazine
Power demand
0 W
Position (X / Y / Z)
-57.4 / -11 / -3.8 m
Power sources
None referenced
Dependencies
None referenced
37. Rack 02 / PIKE bomber / arrest and service feed
Power demand
1,200 W
Position (X / Y / Z)
-57.4 / 11.4 / -5 m
Power sources
#1, #33
Dependencies
#5
38. Rack 02 / PIKE bomber / finite cannon rounds magazine
Power demand
0 W
Position (X / Y / Z)
-57.4 / 11.4 / -4.6 m
Power sources
None referenced
Dependencies
None referenced
39. Rack 02 / PIKE bomber / four reserve torpedoes magazine
Power demand
0 W
Position (X / Y / Z)
-57.4 / 11.4 / -3.8 m
Power sources
None referenced
Dependencies
None referenced
40. Rack 03 / TALON fighter / arrest and service feed
Power demand
1,200 W
Position (X / Y / Z)
-19 / -11 / -5 m
Power sources
#1, #33
Dependencies
#4
41. Rack 03 / TALON fighter / finite cannon rounds magazine
Power demand
0 W
Position (X / Y / Z)
-19 / -11 / -4.6 m
Power sources
None referenced
Dependencies
None referenced
42. Rack 04 / TALON fighter / arrest and service feed
Power demand
1,200 W
Position (X / Y / Z)
-19 / 11.4 / -5 m
Power sources
#1, #33
Dependencies
#5
43. Rack 04 / TALON fighter / finite cannon rounds magazine
Power demand
0 W
Position (X / Y / Z)
-19 / 11.4 / -4.6 m
Power sources
None referenced
Dependencies
None referenced
44. Rack 05 / WISP scout / arrest and service feed
Power demand
1,200 W
Position (X / Y / Z)
19.4 / -11 / -5 m
Power sources
#1, #33
Dependencies
#4
45. Rack 05 / WISP scout / finite cannon rounds magazine
Power demand
0 W
Position (X / Y / Z)
19.4 / -11 / -4.6 m
Power sources
None referenced
Dependencies
None referenced
46. Rack 06 / WISP scout / arrest and service feed
Power demand
1,200 W
Position (X / Y / Z)
19.4 / 11.4 / -5 m
Power sources
#1, #33
Dependencies
#5
47. Rack 06 / WISP scout / finite cannon rounds magazine
Power demand
0 W
Position (X / Y / Z)
19.4 / 11.4 / -4.6 m
Power sources
None referenced
Dependencies
None referenced
48. Rack 07 / TALON fighter / arrest and service feed
Power demand
1,200 W
Position (X / Y / Z)
57.8 / -11 / -5 m
Power sources
#1, #33
Dependencies
#4
49. Rack 07 / TALON fighter / finite cannon rounds magazine
Power demand
0 W
Position (X / Y / Z)
57.8 / -11 / -4.6 m
Power sources
None referenced
Dependencies
None referenced
50. Rack 08 / TALON fighter / arrest and service feed
Power demand
1,200 W
Position (X / Y / Z)
57.8 / 11.4 / -5 m
Power sources
#1, #33
Dependencies
#5
51. Rack 08 / TALON fighter / finite cannon rounds magazine
Power demand
0 W
Position (X / Y / Z)
57.8 / 11.4 / -4.6 m
Power sources
None referenced
Dependencies
None referenced

Contact work is a game quantity, not joules or DPS. Positions and ratings do not establish clear firing arcs or simultaneous operating limits.

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