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{{InfoBoxSupportVehicle
| image                  = [[Image:ACL-800.jpg|191px]]
| Name                   = ACL-800 Comet Airliner
| Manufacturer           = [[Avanti Aerospace]]<ref name="TRO:VAp110">''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex'', p. 110, "Avanti AeroSpace ACL-800 Airliner"</ref><ref name="TRO:VArp118">''Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised'', p. 118, "Comet ACL-800 Airliner"</ref>
| Production Year        = 3030
| Year Reference         = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3759/avanti-aerospace-airliner-acl-800 MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
| Use                    = Passenger Airliner
| Tech Base              = [[Inner Sphere]]<ref name="TRO:VAp110"/><ref name="TRO:VArp118"/>
| Chassis Type (Size)    = Fixed-Wing (Large)<ref name="TRO:VAp110"/><ref name="TRO:VArp118"/>
| Equipment Rating       = D/X-F-D<ref name="TRO:VArp118"/>
| Cost                   = ???
| Introduced             = [[3030]]
| Mass                   = 180 tons<ref name="TRO:VAp110"/><ref name="TRO:VArp118"/>
| Structural Integrity   = 4<ref name="TRO:VAp110"/><ref name="TRO:VArp118"/>
| Safe Thrust            = 4<ref name="TRO:VAp110"/><ref name="TRO:VArp118"/>
| Max Thrust             = 6<ref name="TRO:VAp110"/><ref name="TRO:VArp118"/>
| Power Plant            = [[ICE]]<ref name="TRO:VAp110"/><ref name="TRO:VArp118"/>
| Fuel (Type/Range)      = Petrochemical <br/> 750 km<ref name="TRO:VAp110"/><ref name="TRO:VArp118"/>
| Armament               = None<ref name="TRO:VAp110"/><ref name="TRO:VArp118"/>
| Heat Sinks             = None<ref name="TRO:VAp110"/><ref name="TRO:VArp118"/>
| comsys                 = Unspecified
| T&T                    = Unspecified
| Armor                  = [[Commercial Armor|Commercial]]<ref name="TRO:VAp110"/><ref name="TRO:VArp118"/>
| BAR                    = [[BAR|6]]<ref name="TRO:VAp110"/><ref name="TRO:VArp118"/>
| Crew                   = 3 enlisted/non-rated<ref name="TRO:VAp110"/><ref name="TRO:VArp118"/>
| BV (1.0)               = 
| BV (2.0)               = ???
}}

== Description ==
The '''ACL-800 ''Comet'' Airliner''' is a product of Avanti Aerospace of [[Canonbie]]. It is designed as a regular commercial passenger airliner, versus many of Avanti's luxury oriented civilian aircraft.<ref name="TRO:VAp110"/><ref name="TRO:VArp118"/>

The ''Comet'' has been noted for its flexibility and useful features, which made it popular in both Lyran and Davion space. Many planetary leaders and corporate executives utilize customized versions of these planes as private aircraft. The design has proven so popular that it has been copied widely throughout the Inner Sphere.<ref name="TRO:VAp110"/><ref name="TRO:VArp118"/>

== Equipment and Capabilities ==
The ''Comet'' can accommodate 120 passenger (including stewards). Seating is divided into two passenger decks. A pair of first-class cabins for high-end passengers are found on the first deck. These suites offer banquet facilities and can be quickly converted into business conference centers. The business suite can also use the craft's communications system to tie into local news, datanet, and [[holovid]] feeds.<ref name="TRO:VAp110"/><ref name="TRO:VArp118"/>

The craft has been equipped with 12 lifeboats for use in an emergency water landing. It also possesses a small medical bay to handle in-flight emergencies.<ref name="TRO:VAp110"/><ref name="TRO:VArp118"/>

The ''Comet'' has a 21 ton fuel capacity, allowing it fly 750 km with its four Avanti AA-700 engines.<ref name="TRO:VAp110"/><ref name="TRO:VArp118"/>

== Cargo ==
In the rear of the plane is a secured [[Cargo Bay|cargo bay]], which has a 7 ton cargo capacity with a rear-mounted door. The cargo bay can accommodate luggage, freight, or even small vehicles.<ref name="TRO:VAp110"/><ref name="TRO:VArp118"/>

== Variants ==
* ''Cattle Car '' - The ''Cattle Car'' is the nickname for a stripped down version of the ''Comet.'' These ACL-800s are meant for bulk passenger and cargo service. They remove the two first-class cabins and double the passenger and cargo capacities of the base model.<ref name="TRO:VAp110"/><ref name="TRO:VArp118"/>

== Notes ==
The ACL-800 features enough [[Paramedic Equipment]] to treat four patients.<ref name="TRO:VAp110"/><ref name="TRO:VArp118"/>

As of this writing, there are no published Record Sheets for this vehicle or its variant.

== References ==
<references />

== Bibliography ==
* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised]]''


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