Type 6A shuttlecraft
The Type 6A shuttlecraft was a Federation shuttlecraft that was in service to Starfleet in the late 24th century. At least five were assigned to the , while the  and the  were each assigned at least three.

Technical data

Specifications 
The type of shuttle was similar in appearance to the Type 8, but closer in size to the Galileo-type shuttlecraft. 

The nacelles of these shuttles varied slightly, somewhat resembling those on the  ships, while a secondary design bore nacelles that resembled those of  ships. ()

The shuttle's coolant intake compressors were located on either side of the the upper aft quarter. The plasma transfer subsystem and primary field generators were located in the nacelles. The navigational deflectors were located on the shuttle's bow. Interior features included an avionics bay and a flight control interface. ()

In 2380, at least one shuttle of this class had been recently equipped with a new type of blast shield. ()

Interior configuration 
The interior consisted of a standard cockpit with seating for two, with a small cabin in the aft. Overall, it was limited to a crew capacity of approximately eight. ()  

Entry to the shuttle was through a large hatch in the rear of the craft, with two additional hatches located on both sides behind the pilot chairs. There were benches for passenger seating in the aft section, parallel to the rear walls, with ample room for cargo. () A replicator was located on the port side between the bench and exit hatch. ()

The cockpit had two swiveled chairs with approximately 180° of forward control consoles wrapped around the forward section with a small viewscreen integrated into the panel. ()

Shuttles commissioned 
Named
Assigned to the USS Archimedes:
 Adonis

Assigned to the USS Cerritos:
 
 Joshua Tree
 Kings Canyon
 Redwood
 Yosemite
 Yosemite II

Assigned to the USS Titan:
 Coltrane
 
 

Assigned to the USS Vancouver:
 Fairview
 Kitsilano
 Marpole

Other:
 Contra Costa
 Pinnacles

Unnamed 
 Unnamed Type 6A shuttlecraft
 NCC-77567 shuttlecraft

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