Vehicle: Amphicat 6x6

[Reisender]

Just too cute to not have in Traveller:

Link to a brochure: Amphicat Brochure Beach and Hunting PDF

But before we get to design it, let's collect some information first:

- Invented in the late 50s and produced throughout 60s/70s by various manufactures -> TL 6
- 6x6 wheels -> Off-Roader trait (not enough for ATV trait IMHO)
- seats up to 2 persons -> at least 2 spaces
- Amphibious -> Covered by the Aquatic Drive customisation
- 40 mph (64 km/h) land -> slow speed band
- 1-2 mph (2-3km/h) water -> idle speed band
- weight 423 lbs (192 kg)
- load capacity 600 lbs (272 kg); includes passengers
-> ~100kg cargo
- small vehicle -> Light Ground Vehicle
- length 81" (206cm)
- width 53" (135cm)
- height 34" (87cm)
- open topped but not open frame like a bike or trike
- skid steer -> Primitive Steering customisation

 

[Reisender]

And now for the stats using the Vehicle Handbook 2017:

Amphicat 6x6
TL: 6
SKILL: DRIVE(WHEELS)
AGILITY(LAND / WATER): -1 / -2
SPEED LAND(CRUISE): SLOW(VERY SLOW)
SPEED WATER(CRUISE): IDLE(IDLE)
RANGE LAND(CRUISE): 200(300)
RANGE WATER(CRUISE): 40(60)
CREW: 1
PASSENGER: 1
CARGO: 100KG
HULL: 6
SHIPPING: 1.5 DTONS
COST: CR3'600

ARMOUR
FRONT: 2
REAR: 2
SIDES: 2

TRAITS
Off-roader(DM+1 to drive checks to negotiate difficult terrain)
Autopilot(skill level): -
Communication (range): -
Navigation(Navigation DM): -
Sensors(Electronics(sensors) DM): -
Camouflage(Recon DM): -
Stealth(Electronics(sensors) DM): -

EQUIPMENT AND WEAPONS
Primitive Controls
Aquatic Drive
No Weapons

DESCRIPTION
Small enough to fit in almost every cargo bay this amphibious open topped vehicle is designed to carry up to 2 people and an additional 100kg cargo.
It has a body that allows it to float on water. Its 6 wheels are all powered, which provides it with some off-road capibilty. The special profile of the wheels propels the vehicle through water though at a very very slow rate.
The skid steering is simple and rugged but makes the ride a little bit jerky.

 

[ross]

This vehicle was a staple of movies and TV for a generation.

 

[Sigtrygg]

It sure has