Constellation Class

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Constellation Class
The Federation Constellation Class
Catagory:	Cruiser
Commissioned:	2284-2340
Length:	275 meters
Width:	150 meters
Height:	65 meters
Mass:	600,000 metric tons
Decks:	15
Crew:	520 officers and enlisted
Maximum capacity:
Phasers:	Type VII
Torpedo launchers:	2
Warp reactor:	M/ARA
Normal cruising speed:	Warp 6
Max cruising speed:	Warp 8
Maximum speed:	Warp 8.6 (12 hrs)
Armament:	Type VIII Phasers
Defenses:
Threat:	Low
Estimated Ships:	15
Known Ships:	6

The Constellation class was created in the late 23rd century to keep up with the ever expanding Federation. With a four nacelle design the Constellation class had a higher top speed and longer range then the existing Constitution and Miranda class ships. The class was retired because of difficulties maintaining a stable warp field and a consistent lack of power, though some ships enjoyed a reasonable long service life.

Additional Information

The Constellation class is best known for the development of the Picard Maneuver onboard the U.S.S. Stargazer during an unprovoked battle with the Ferengi.

History

Notable Ships

ST-I link

• Constellation Class

External links

• Constellation Class (Memory Alpha)
• Constellation Class (DITL)

Images

An aft view of the Constellation class showing the four nacelles.

The USS Hathaway awaiting a war game with the USS Enterprise-D Galaxy class.

The USS Hathaway launches a sneak attack on the USS Enterprise-D during a war game.

References