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| name                           = RAFT
| name = RAFT
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| image = RAFT - Flying over Lorville - cropped and adjusted.jpg
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| manufacturer = ARGO
| series                         =  
| series = RAFT
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| career = Transport
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| role =  
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| size = medium
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| hangar = S3/S
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| productionstate = Flight ready
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| productionstatedesc = Since [[StarCitizen:Star Citizen Alpha 3.15.1|Alpha 3.15.1]]
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| mincrew = 1
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| maxcrew = 2
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| length = 39.5
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| width = 23
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| height = 12
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| mass = 639886
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| novariant = yes
| stowage                         = 2400K µSCU
| cargocapacity = 192
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| stowage = 2400K µSCU
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| pledgecost = 190
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| warbondcost = 110
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| originalwarbondcost = 110
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| pledgeavailability = Time-limited sales
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| rsistoreurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/raft/RAFT
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| presentationurl1 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/18436-Introducing-The-Argo-RAFT
| brochureurl                     =  
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| qandaurl1                       = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/18441-Q-A-ARGO-RAFT
| brochureurl =  
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| releasedate                     = 2951
| galactapediaurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/R4jdlj8JLE-raft
| conceptdate                     = 2021-11-25
| releasedate = 2951
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| conceptdate = 2021-11-25
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The '''RAFT (Reinforced Advanced Freight Transport)''' is a medium cargo hauler developed by [[StarCitizen:Argo Astronautics]]. This compact vehicle is designed to transport six standardized 32 SCU [[StarCitizen::Category:Containers|cargo containers]], maximizing payload capacity and minimizing complications. Eliminate the hassle of hand-loading crates; the RAFT allows for efficient loading and unloading, preparing you for your next task. With reinforced shields, a robust weapons system, and a wide range of countermeasures, the RAFT ensures secure delivery of your cargo.<ref name="RAFTStore">{{SC/Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/raft/RAFT|text=RAFT Store}}</ref><ref name="RAFTLaunch">{{SC/Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/18436-Introducing-The-Argo-RAFT|text=Introducing the Argo RAFT|accessdate=2021-11-25}}</ref><ref name="RAFTQ&A">{{SC/Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/18441-Q-A-ARGO-RAFT|text=Q&A Argo RAFT|accessdate=2021-11-25}}</ref>
The '''RAFT (Reinforced Advanced Freight Transport)''' is a medium cargo hauler developed by [[StarCitizen:Argo Astronautics]]. This compact vehicle is designed to transport six standardized 32 SCU [[StarCitizen::Category:Containers|cargo containers]], maximizing payload capacity and minimizing complications. Eliminate the hassle of hand-loading crates; the RAFT allows for efficient loading and unloading, preparing you for your next task. With reinforced shields, a robust weapons system, and a wide range of countermeasures, the RAFT ensures secure delivery of your cargo.<ref name="RAFTStore">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/raft/RAFT|text=RAFT Store}}</ref><ref name="RAFTLaunch">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/18436-Introducing-The-Argo-RAFT|text=Introducing the Argo RAFT|accessdate=2021-11-25}}</ref><ref name="RAFTQ&A">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/18441-Q-A-ARGO-RAFT|text=Q&A Argo RAFT|accessdate=2021-11-25}}</ref>


==Features==
==Features==
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}}


==Specifications==
== Ports ==
{{SC/Vehicle hardpoints}}
{{Entity/Ports}}


==Model==
==Model==
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==Acquisition==
==Acquisition==
{{SC/Vehicle availability}}
{{Entity/Availability}}


==Lore==
==Lore==
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==Development==
==Development==
{{SC/Timeline styles}}
{{Timeline styles}}
{| class="timeline"
{| class="timeline"
|2021-11-24
|RAFT was first demonstrated to various players on Day 4 of the Intergalactic Aerospace Expo 2951.<ref>https://clips.twitch.tv/BrightSaltyToothVoteYea-KAvQ2SvPal81G6MS
https://clips.twitch.tv/CleverOddChickenBudBlast-S_Gwb_cgId9CeYWj
https://clips.twitch.tv/HedonisticTolerantPresidentHoneyBadger-nNfX4UNigy-qTBAF</ref>
|-
|2021-11-25
|RAFT was officially revealed and implemented to the PU in [[StarCitizen:Update:Star Citizen Alpha 3.15.1|Alpha 3.15.1]].
|-
|-
|<!--DATE-->
|2025-05
|<!--INFO-->
|In Alpha 4.1.1, RAFT's 3 sets of cargo arms were removed, and had the 3x32scu of separated cargo grids replaced by a unified 6x32scu cargo grid, effectively doubling the ship's hauling capacity from 96scu to 192scu.
|-
|-
|2026-01
|RAFT's webstore price received an increase from $125 to $190, due to its change in hauling capability.
|}
|}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*'''RAFTRON: Defender of the Persistent Universe''' was a very short segment that was shown at the very end of a ''[[StarCitizen:Inside Star Citizen]]'' episode. It featured a giant super robot or mecha formed by combining five RAFTs of different colors. It wields a giant red sword and has a proportionally-sized [[StarCitizen:PicoBall|Pico-ball]] for a head.<ref>{{SC/Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/18465-Inside-Star-Citizen|text=Inside Star Citizen: A Space Odyssey|accessdate=2023-04-27}}</ref><ref>https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxQnLStExSSCjcnOu6XMZk0Fnov6_GXfZv Inside Star Citizen: A Space Odyssey - RAFTRON Clip</ref>
*'''RAFTRON: Defender of the Persistent Universe''' was a very short segment that was shown at the very end of a ''[[StarCitizen:Inside Star Citizen]]'' episode. It featured a giant super robot or mecha formed by combining five RAFTs of different colors. It wields a giant red sword and has a proportionally-sized [[StarCitizen:PicoBall|Pico-ball]] for a head.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/18465-Inside-Star-Citizen|text=Inside Star Citizen: A Space Odyssey|accessdate=2023-04-27}}</ref><ref>https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxQnLStExSSCjcnOu6XMZk0Fnov6_GXfZv Inside Star Citizen: A Space Odyssey - RAFTRON Clip</ref>


==References==
==References==
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{{Navplate manufacturers|ARGO}}
{{Navplate manufacturers|ARGO}}
{{SC/Navplate vehicles}}
{{Navplate vehicles}}


[[Category:Cargo ships]]
[[Category:Cargo ships]]
[[Category:Medium freighters]]
[[Category:Medium freighters]]

Latest revision as of 11:22, 5 June 2026

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The RAFT (Reinforced Advanced Freight Transport) is a medium cargo hauler developed by StarCitizen:Argo Astronautics. This compact vehicle is designed to transport six standardized 32 SCU [[StarCitizen::Category:Containers|cargo containers]], maximizing payload capacity and minimizing complications. Eliminate the hassle of hand-loading crates; the RAFT allows for efficient loading and unloading, preparing you for your next task. With reinforced shields, a robust weapons system, and a wide range of countermeasures, the RAFT ensures secure delivery of your cargo.<ref name="RAFTStore">Template:Cite RSI</ref><ref name="RAFTLaunch">Template:Cite RSI</ref><ref name="RAFTQ&A">Template:Cite RSI</ref>

Features

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Ports

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Isometric Above Port-side Front Rear Below
File:RAFT in space - Isometric.jpg
File:RAFT in space - Above.jpg
File:RAFT in space - Port.jpg
File:RAFT in space - Front.jpg
File:RAFT in space - Rear.jpg
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|-|

Landed=
Isometric Above Port-side Front Rear
File:RAFT - Landed isometric.jpg
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Paints

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"Alliance Aid Green" "Anchor" "ArcCorp" "Crusader" "Hazard" "Hurston" "Lovestruck" "MicroTech" "Polar"
File:RAFT Alliance Aid Green landed in hangar - cropped.png
File:RAFT Anchor in space - Isometric.jpg
File:RAFT ArcCorp flying by IO-North tower - cropped and adjusted.png
File:RAFT Crusader flying by Orison platform - cropped and adjusted.png
File:RAFT Hazard in space - Isometric.jpg
File:RAFT Hurston flying by Central Tower - cropped and adjusted.png
File:Raft Lovestruck landed in hangar.png
File:RAFT MicroTech flying by Logistics Depot - cropped and adjusted.png
File:RAFT Polar in space - Isometric.jpg

Acquisition

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Lore

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Development

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2021-11-24 RAFT was first demonstrated to various players on Day 4 of the Intergalactic Aerospace Expo 2951.<ref>https://clips.twitch.tv/BrightSaltyToothVoteYea-KAvQ2SvPal81G6MS

https://clips.twitch.tv/CleverOddChickenBudBlast-S_Gwb_cgId9CeYWj

https://clips.twitch.tv/HedonisticTolerantPresidentHoneyBadger-nNfX4UNigy-qTBAF</ref>

2021-11-25 RAFT was officially revealed and implemented to the PU in Alpha 3.15.1.
2025-05 In Alpha 4.1.1, RAFT's 3 sets of cargo arms were removed, and had the 3x32scu of separated cargo grids replaced by a unified 6x32scu cargo grid, effectively doubling the ship's hauling capacity from 96scu to 192scu.
2026-01 RAFT's webstore price received an increase from $125 to $190, due to its change in hauling capability.

Trivia

References

<references />

Template:Navplate manufacturers Template:Navplate vehicles