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==Service history==
 
==Service history==
The type-8 shuttlecraft was introduced in 2371 along side the {{ShipClass|Intrepid}} and are part of the vessels standard shuttlecraft loadout, although generally the [[class 2 shuttle]] was preferred over the type-8.
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The type-8 shuttlecraft was introduced in 2371 alongside the {{ShipClass|Intrepid}} and are part of the vessel's standard shuttlecraft loadout, although generally the [[class 2 shuttle]] was preferred over the type-8.
   
 
==Technical data==
 
==Technical data==

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The type-8 shuttlecraft was a type of Federation designed auxiliary space vessel, utilized for short term missions.

Service history

The type-8 shuttlecraft was introduced in 2371 alongside the Template:ShipClass and are part of the vessel's standard shuttlecraft loadout, although generally the class 2 shuttle was preferred over the type-8.

Technical data

The type-8 was very similar to the older type-6 shuttles. There were only minor differences in the size of the port and starboard windows, and the warp nacelles resembled those of an Intrepid-class starship. Internally the type-8 was virtually indistinguishable from the type-6.

Type-8 shuttle's were composed of duranium, magnesite and carbon residue. They were not normally armed, but it was possible to fit the craft with dual phasers. The type-8's phasers were powerful enough to destroy small Kazon vessels. (VOY: "Initiations")

Type-8 shuttles

Appendices

References and appearances

Background

The Type-8 designation was not mentioned on-screen, but rather, was derived from background sources and referenced by name in the Star Trek Encyclopedia.