Long-range shuttlecraft are used to transport small amounts of goods and passengers between planets and jump points. The KR-61 is the most common aerodynamic long-range shuttle. It carries a drive system that is both larger and more sophisticated than those found on most shuttles.
         The drive system and fuel tankage together account for 62 percent of the KR-61’s weight. Electronics, armor and the craft’s superstructure account for another 20 percent. Cargo and passenger facilities account for the remainder of the KR-61’s weight.
         Because the KR-61 operates for longer durations than standard shuttles, it contains more comprehensive accommodations for passengers than standard shuttles. The KR-61’s passenger section contains sleeping, sanitary and food preparation facilities for two crew members and two passengers. The vessel has a small hold capable of storing ten tons of cargo. This hold also serves as the vessel’s only airlock. A Clan version of the KR-61, the KR-61C, mounts armor that is slightly superior to that of the KR-61.