B4-F Beluga Freighter by EINSCHLAG
The Beluga Freighter is a versatile nuclear powered vessel built for container transport and cargo operations. With a helipad, plenty of equipment and redundancy in mind, it is suited for container transport as well as rescue and exploration operations. Featuring two independent reactors, advanced navigation systems, and comfortable crew accommodations, this vessel ensures safe and efficient operations in any climate while providing all the amenities needed for extended voyages at sea.
This vessel offers:
- Top speed of 60 knots
- Two nuclear reactors providing up to 10k power output or direct thrust
- Can be operated using a single reactor only (Enable "Reactors Steam Crossflow" for improved single-reactor performance)
- Reactors can be refueled
- Crew size: 1-5
- Cargo Capacity: 4-8 ISO containers on deck, 2 in a sealed cargo deck
- Crane to load/unload ISO containers
- Helipad (41x41 blocks) with Mag Alls, winches and rope anchors
- Two fuel tanks with comprehensive fuel pump setup (combined capacity of ~100k litres)
- Jet fuel tank with a capacity of 6k litres
- Diesel generator (start with empty battery possible)
- Waterjets for steering assist
- Strafing thrusters
- Included Kolibri container transport helicopter (electric; occupies one container spot)
- Included Mahi RIB with easy deployment and reattachment
- Included Kugelfisch Lifeboat (stored internally, easy deployment / no reattachment)
- Remote control operation capability (for ship and crane movement)
- Remote control station on the forecastle for controlling dock gantries
- Map with autopilot
- Radar, sonar, and transponder locator
- Collision avoidance systems
- Weather displays
- Complete kitchen, toilets, showers, sleeping, dining and entertainment areas, including a cabin for the captain
- Two medical bays for a total of six medical beds
- Armory (locked with code; Hint: look for the code in the captain's cabin)
- Comprehensive lighting (position, perimeter, deck, interior)
- Sea water pump for firefighting with access on the deck and in the engine bay
- Automatic chaff launcher
- Emergency flares
- Diving gear and more equipment in the forecastle
- Automated anchor and heading hold system
- Automated interior heaters (arctic ready)
- Automatic fishing system with net deployment and retrieval
- Automatic bilge pumps
- ...and much more!
Also looking for a large tanker with helipad? Check out the Beluga Tanker.
Quick Start
Both reactors are enabled by default. Once they have warmed up, the ship is ready to use – no additional setup required.
Where to control the crane?
- On the helm
- Via the control station on deck in front of the crane
- Remote controlled (if "Allow Ship Remote Control" key on the bridge is enabled)
Tip: There is a remote control station on top of the forecastle that can be used to remote control fuel gantries on the dock (the remote control frequency is shown on the gantry). Lower the gantry and connect it e.g. to the fluid connectors on the helipad.
Container Helicopter
This ship includes the Kolibri. It can be charged by the ship's nuclear reactors while being attached to a ship as a "container" and be handled by crane or by flying it directly where it needs to be. It can lift containers directly on the deck or place them near the ship so the crane can handle loading them.
RIB
This ship includes the Mahi Deployment System. Visit its page to learn more about the deployment and reattachment procedure.
Lifeboat
This ship includes the Kugelfisch Launch System. Visit its page to learn more about the launch procedure.
Reactor Operation
All controls mentioned below are keys or buttons in the Reactor Control Room.
Starting a Reactor
- Enable Reactor Systems
- Enable Insert Fuel Rods
- Reactor water begins to heat up; once a threshold temperature is reached, the boilers follow
- Steam production starts, causing the turbines to spool up (audible from mid-ship)
- Generators start with the turbines – note that generator output is reduced while powering the ship's propellers
Refueling
- Disable Insert Fuel Rods
- Enable Unlock Reactor Hatch and Open Reactor Hatch – the hatch has winches that are already connected to the fuel rods inside
- Attach the fuel rods to the winches above the reactor
- Enable Release Fuel Rods from Tracks
- Pull the fuel rods out using winches above
- Bring in the new fuel rods and attach them to the winches above the reactor
- Lower the new fuel rods in and reverse the remaining steps
The Fuel Rods are available as a separate workshop creation.
Note: If reactor or boiler water is lost, automatic systems will slowly refill both as long as there is sufficient power (sea water is desalinated on board). The diesel auxiliary generator can provide power independently if needed.
Credits
This build incorporates the following workshop creations (some of which may have been modified in my build):
- ZE Modular Engine Controller
- Zizo Transponder Locator
- Zizo's Radar & Sonar Map (Updated)
- Navigation Map with Autopilot
- Zizo Weather Display
- Game Of Life
- Remote Controller Settings
- Interactive Map by Firyst
Free to use
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Transport your containers with confidence aboard the Beluga Freighter!
