Small craft or boat of interplanetary (though not interstellar) capability. Approximate displacement: 40 tons.

The Pinnace is a larger version of the ship's boat, capable of 5 Gs acceleration, carrying up to 8 passengers and displacing 40 tons. It has a fuel tank capacity of 12 tons and an equal cargo capacity. Pinnaces are usually armed with one beam or pulse laser in a non-turret mount. In some cases, a missle launch rack is installed instead.

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– Book 2: Starships

– Supplement 11 Library Data (N-Z)