Federation Probes and Space Vehicles Database - Class-3 Probe

	Class III Planetary Probe
	Range	1.2 x 106 km
	Delta-v limit	0.65c
	Powerplant	Vectored deuterium microfusion propulsion
	Sensors	Terrestrial and gas giant sensor pallet with material sample and return capability; on-board chemical analysis submodule
	Telemetry	13,250 channels at ~15 megawatts
	Additional data	Limited SIF hull reinforcment. Full range of terrestrial soft landing to subsurface penetrator missions; gas giant atmosphere missions survivable of 450 bar pressure. Limited terrestrial loiter time.
	From Star Trek The Next Generation : Technical Manual

	History:
	Stardate 43349.2. The U.S.S. Enterprise-D sent a class-3 probe to the planet Galorndorn Core. TNG "The Enemy" In 2374, the crew of the U.S.S. Valiant sent a class-3 probe to obtain intelligence information about a new Dominion battleship. VOY "Valiant" Autonomous free-flying remote data gathering device used by the Federation Starfleet. Class-3 probes were designed to have an extremely low sensor profile and emissions, making them suitable for use behind enemy lines. Star Trek Encyclopedia III