Commando Raptors (D5)

A Commando Raptor is a type of Colonial Raptor optimized for utility duties in combat zones where standard transport shuttles are deemed too vulnerable to operate safely. Artimus Bowman piloted a Commando Raptor during the Aquarian Tsunami.

Design
The basic design of the Commando Raptor is identical to that of the standard Raptor except that its fuselage has been stretched by almost two meters and its hull has been stripped of equipment in order to improve its load carrying capacity. It also features access doors on either side of the fuselag and has additional windows that can be lowered to allow Marines to fire out of when operating in an atmosphere.

Like the standard Raptor it can be formidably armed if necessary with rockets, missiles and rail guns.

Missions
MEDEVAC/CASEVAC

General Utility

Armed Escort

Armed Patrol