General Description

The Constitution-class was a Federation starship in use in mid-23^rd century. It was designed to be a exploration vessel for long missions and minimal external support. This was the first of its kind, with improved engines, weapons, sensors, and internal systems from the Daedalus Class. The Constitution-class became the fastest, most powerful ship of its time, making it fit for explorations into the unknown galaxy.

However, by the 24^th century, the Constitution-class starships has all been decommissioned or destroyed.

Technical Specifications (ORIGINAL)

Accomodation : 430 officers and crew.

Power Plant : One 1500 plus Cochrane warp core feeding two nacelles; one impulse system.

Dimensions : Length 288.6 meters; width 127.1 meters; height 72.6 meters.

Decks: 23. Mass : 190,000 metric tonnes. Type : Cruiser.

Velocity* : Warp 6 (Cruising), Warp 8 (Max).

Armament : 6 Type-7 phaser banks with 4,250 terawatts; 2 photon torpedo launchers with 120 torpedoes.

Shield : 189,000 teraJuoles.

Embarked Craft : 5-7 Shuttlecraft (various classes).

* Velocity figures reflect the rated specifications in the Original Cochrane Unit (OCU) warp scale as set prior to 2312, after which Starfleet adopted the Modified Cochrane Unit (MCU) warp scale.

SOURCE:

• Star Trek Starship Spotter
• Star Trek Encyclopedia (Updated & Expanded Ed.)

Technical Specifications (REFIT)

Accomodation : 500 officers and crew.

Power Plant : One 1500 plus Cochrane warp core feeding two nacelles; one impulse system.

Dimensions : Length 304.8 meters; width 141.7 meters; height 71.3 meters.

Decks: 23. Mass : 210,000 metric tonnes. Type : Explorer.

Velocity* : Warp 8 (Cruising), Warp 12 (Max).

Armament : 12 Type-7 phaser banks with 6,000 terawatts; 4 photon torpedo launchers with 120 torpedoes.

Shield : 283,500 teraJuoles.

Embarked Craft : 4 Shuttlecraft (various classes), 8 Work Bee General Utility Craft.

* Velocity figures reflect the rated specifications in the Original Cochrane Unit (OCU) warp scale as set prior to 2312, after which Starfleet adopted the Modified Cochrane Unit (MCU) warp scale.

SOURCE:

• Star Trek Starship Spotter
• Star Trek Encyclopedia (Updated & Expanded Ed.)

Starfleet Vessels