Enterprise-class
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| Enterprise Class | ||
|---|---|---|
| Classification | Heavy Cruiser | |
| Role | Patrol / Escort / Exploration / Diplomatic | |
| Shipyards | None - Production ended | |
| Production Dates | 2266-2278 | |
| Website | DaDB site | |
The Enterprise class, was the third upgrade of the Constitution-class. It remained the premier Starfleet front-line vessel for much of the 23rd century.
- Constitution-class
- Bonhomme Richard-class (Constitution Mk. I)
- Achernar-class (Constitution Mk. II)
- Enterprise-class (Constitution Mk. III)
- Constitution II-class (Constitution Mk. IV)
- Endeavor-class (Constitution Mk. V)
- Enterprise II-class (Constitution Mk. VI)
Structurally almost identical to the Constitution-class, the design features a large saucer-shaped primary hull attached by a thin neck to a cylindrical secondary hull (also called the engineering hull), the Warp nacelles extend upward from the secondary hull.
The class was enlarged slightly over the Constitution-class, and upgrades were made to nearly every area.
[edit] History
The class was designed to fulfill numerous roles ranging from border patrol to science and exploration. Top of the line tactical ability was included as well as strong medical and science departments. The overall design proved to be very durable, and the same basic design can still be found during the 24th century in the Ambassador-class, and Galaxy-class vessels.
Various Constitution-class vessels were almost certainly involved in skirmishes with the Klingons during the early-mid 2200's. The fact that the class continued for so long is testament to it's success in the majority of those conflicts.
[edit] Known ships of this class
| Name | Registry | Status |
| USS Enterprise | NCC-1701 | Destroyed 2287 |
| USS Farragut | NCC-1702 | Converted 2285 |
| USS Lexington | NCC-1703 | Retired 2293 |
| USS Excalibur | NCC-1705 | Retired/Destroyed (prior to 2290) |
| USS Exeter | NCC-1706 | Retired 2293 |
| USS Hood | NCC-1707 | Destroyed 2286 |
| USS El Dorado | NCC-1722 | Retired 2293 |
| USS Kreiger | NCC-1726 | Retired 2293 |
[edit] References
Movies:
- "ST I: The Motion Picture"
- "ST II: Wrath of Khan"
- "ST III: Search for Spock"
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