Class C shuttlecraft
The Class C shuttlecraft was a commonly used Starfleet and civilian shuttlecraft from the mid-23rd century through the late-24th century.

History 
From the mid-2230s to the mid-2250s, Class C shuttlecraft were utilized by Starfleet and were standard across the fleet, including on starbases and , , and  ships. 

This type of craft was also used by the Imperial  in the mirror universe. ()

In 2257, an upgraded Class C shuttle with larger aft compartment was introduced. ()

As late as the 2390s, Class C shuttles remained a common sight at Starfleet facilities in the Sol system, and as taxis and school shuttles by civilian groups such as WSA. (; )

Technical data 
This type of craft had a cockpit with seating for two pilots and a cabin area with seating for a dozen passengers. ()

The aft section of the shuttles was equipped with transporters, capable of transporting at least three persons. ()

Type 2 phasers were also located in an equipment bay on the bulkhead near the aft airlock. ()

When the shuttle was landed, a telescoping ramp extended from beneath the airlock, allowing egress and entry. ()

The shuttle was equipped with a ventral bay, from which it could launch probes. It had blast shutters that could close over the windows in case of attack. ()

In 2257, the complement of Class C shuttlecraft aboard the  and  was upgraded with enhanced phasers in preparation for battle with a Control-controlled Section 31 fleet. Many appeared reconfigured with a larger aft component attached to the hull, as evidenced by DSC 12 and DSC 23. ()

Livery on the Class C shuttle consisted of bold red striping, occasionally including white stripes, registry number of the ship or facility to which the shuttle was attached, and Starfleet insignia. ()

Shuttles of this type 
 Cornwell's cruiser
 DSC 01
 DSC 03
 DSC 05
 DSC 06
 DSC 08
 DSC 12
 DSC 23
 DSC 31
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 SHN 03
 SHNZ 03 (mirror universe)
 SMT 05
 SPT 21
 WSA 01
 Unnamed Class C shuttles

Appendices

Appearances 
 
 
 
 
 
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Background information 
The Class C shuttle was designed by , in collaboration with Scott Schneider and John Eaves.

External link  
 

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Federation shuttle classes
Spacecraft classes (mirror)