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{{Vehicle
| uuid                            = 
| image                           = Ironclad Assault flying low over world firing weapons - Cropped.jpg
| name                            = Ironclad Assault
| manufacturer                    = DRAK
| role                            = Heavy Dropship
| size                            = large
| mincrew                         = 1
| maxcrew                         = 6
| docked                          = Command module
| series                          = Ironclad
| cargocapacity                   = 1152
| productionstate                 = In concept
| productionstatedesc             = 
| pledgeavailability              = Time-limited sales
| pledgecost                      = 535
| originalpledgecost              = 525
| warbondcost                     = 465
| originalwarbondcost             = 465
| length                          = 120
| width                           = 52
| height                          = 20
| releasedate                     = 
| galactapediaurl                 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/bmGOynQJ38-ironclad-assault
| rsistoreurl                     = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/ironclad/Ironclad
| presentationurl1                = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/19935-Drake-Ironclad
| qandaurl1                       = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/20006-Q-A-Drake-Ironclad
| brochureurl                     = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/media/is6ku3kvmaoprr/source/DrakeIronclad_SpecSheet.pdf
| conceptdate                     = 2024-05-23
}}

The [[Drake Interplanetary|Drake]] '''Ironclad Assault''' is a versatile combined-arms platform which excels in transporting heavy vehicles and infantry squads, complemented by formidable auxiliary turrets for direct combat support. Furthermore, equipped with a comprehensive garage facility capable of refueling, rearming, and manufacturing new components for ground vehicles, this self-sustaining behemoth is well-equipped to overcome any obstacles or adversaries encountered on the battlefield.<ref name="presentation">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/19935-Drake-Ironclad|text=Ironclad - presentation page|accessdate=2024-05-26}}</ref>

==Features==

{{List item
|Command Module
|The command module can be detached from the main hull and used as an independent ship. It serves as the ship's escape pod and may be re-attached to the ship. It will be compatible with that of the Drake [[Caterpillar]].<ref name="ICQA">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/20006-Q-A-Drake-Ironclad|text=Q&A Drake Ironclad|accessdate=2024-05-26}}</ref>
}}
{{List item
|Fortified ramp
|This enables it to deploy heavy ground vehicles onto a battlefield without warning. With the capacity to transport up to four fully-armored assault vehicles, it exhibits exceptional swiftness and effectiveness in their deployment. 
}}
{{List item
|Vehicle garage with Repair Bay
|A comprehensive vehicle garage at the rear of the cargo bay allows for refuelling, repairing, and re-arming ground vehicles along with fabricating new components for on-site replacement. The Repair Bay can repair both vehicles and ships.<ref name="ICQA" />
}}
{{List item
|Armory
|The Assault variant will be equiped with an Armory for storing arms and military equipment for the transported troops.<ref name="ICQA" />
}}
{{List item
|Weapons
|The Assault variant is equipped with three quad turrets, which serve the purpose of delivering deadly air support and ensuring the safe clearance of landing zones. Additionally, it boasts an extra Size 3 turret that can be operated remotely, granting it an offensive advantage. 
}}

== Specifications ==
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Avionics & Systems=
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| radarcount = 2
| computercount = 1

| radar1quantity = 1
| radar1size = 3
| radar1manufacturer = TBD
| radar1name = L Radar

| radar2quantity = 1
| radar2size = 1
| radar2manufacturer = TBD
| radar2name = S Radar

| computer1quantity = 3
| computer1size = 2
| computer1name = M Computer
}}
{{Vehicle systems
| powerplantcount = 1
| coolercount = 1
| shieldgeneratorcount = 2

| powerplant1quantity = 2
| powerplant1size = 3
| powerplant1manufacturer = TBD
| powerplant1name = L Power Plant

| cooler1quantity = 2
| cooler1size = 3
| cooler1manufacturer = TBD
| cooler1name = L Cooler

| shieldgenerator1quantity = 4
| shieldgenerator1size = 3
| shieldgenerator1manufacturer = TBD
| shieldgenerator1name = L Shield Generator

| shieldgenerator2quantity = 1
| shieldgenerator2size = 1
| shieldgenerator2manufacturer = TBD
| shieldgenerator2name = S Module Shield Generator
}}
|-|
Propulsion & Thrusters=
{{Vehicle propulsion
| fuelintakecount = 1
| fueltankcount = 2
| quantumdrivecount = 2
| jumpdrivecount = 1
| quantumfueltankcount = 2
| fuelintake1quantity = 3
| fuelintake1size = 3
| fuelintake1name = L Fuel Intake
| fueltank1quantity = 2
| fueltank1size = 3
| fueltank1name = L Fuel Tank
| fueltank2quantity = 1
| fueltank2size = 1
| fueltank2name = S Module Fuel Tank
| quantumdrive1quantity = 1
| quantumdrive1size = 3
| quantumdrive1manufacturer = TBD
| quantumdrive1name = L Quantum Drive
| quantumdrive2quantity = 1
| quantumdrive2size = 1
| quantumdrive2manufacturer = TBD
| quantumdrive2name = S Module Quantum Drive
| jumpdrive1quantity = 1
| jumpdrive1size = 3
| jumpdrive1manufacturer = TBD
| jumpdrive1name = L Jump Module
| quantumfueltank1quantity = 2
| quantumfueltank1size = 3
| quantumfueltank1name = L Quantum Fuel Tank
| quantumfueltank2quantity = 1
| quantumfueltank2size = 1
| quantumfueltank2name = S Module Quantum Fuel Tank
}}
{{Vehicle thrusters
| VTOLcount = 1
| mainthrustercount = 2
| maneuveringthrustercount = 2
| VTOL1quantity = 4
| VTOL1name = VTOL
| mainthruster1quantity = 8
| mainthruster2quantity = 2
| mainthruster1name = Main Thruster
| mainthruster2name = Main Thruster
| maneuveringthruster1quantity = 2
| maneuveringthruster1name = Retro Thruster
| maneuveringthruster2quantity = 12
| maneuveringthruster2name = Fixed Maneuvering Thruster
}}
|-|
Weaponry=
{{Vehicle weaponry
| weaponcount = 0
| turretcount = 7
| missilerackcount = 4
| utilityitemcount = 1

| turret1quantity = 2
| turret1size = 3
| turret1name = Remote Turret
| turret1weaponcount = 1
| turret1weapon1quantity = 4
| turret1weapon1size = 3
| turret1weapon1manufacturer = TBD
| turret1weapon1name = S3 Weapon

| turret2quantity = 1
| turret2size = 2
| turret2name = Interior Remote Turret
| turret2weaponcount = 1
| turret2weapon1quantity = TBD
| turret2weapon1size = 2
| turret2weapon1manufacturer = TBD
| turret2weapon1name = S2 Weapon

| turret3quantity = 1
| turret3size = 5
| turret3name = Manned Turret
| turret3weaponcount = 1
| turret3weapon3quantity = 2
| turret3weapon3size = 5
| turret3weapon3manufacturer = TBD
| turret3weapon3name = S5 Weapon

| turret4quantity = 1
| turret4size = 3
| turret4name = Manned Turret
| turret4weaponcount = 1
| turret4weapon1quantity = 2
| turret4weapon1size = 3
| turret4weapon1manufacturer = TBD
| turret4weapon1name = S3 Weapon

<!-- Missiles -->
| missilerack1quantity = 4
| missilerack1size = 5
| missilerack1manufacturer = TBD
| missilerack1name = S4 Missile Rack
| missilerack1missilecount = 1
| missilerack1missile1quantity = 2

| utilityitem1quantity = 3
| utilityitem1size = 2
| utilityitem1name = Tractor Beam
}}
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== Model ==
===Ship profile===
====Exterior====

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 3D Model=
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 In space=
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====Interior====

{| class="wikitable"
!Isometric
|-
|[[File:Ironclad Assault cutout with black BG - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}

===Series variants===
{{Vehicle variants}}

===Paints===
{{for|more information|:Ironclad series/Paints}}

== Acquisition ==
{{Vehicle availability}}

==Pledge price history==

{| class="wikitable"
!Date
!Pledge cost (USD)
!Insurance
!Availability
!Sale
|-
|2024-05-25
|450
|LTI
|Limited
|Invictus Launch Week 2954
|-
|
|}

==Lore==

* The Ironclad and Ironclad Assault were unveiled by Drake Interplanetary during [[Drake DefenseCon 2954]], an event run by Drake as a tagalong to the [[Invictus Launch Week]]. The obvious aim was to eclipse the official convention.<ref name="presentation" />

==Gallery==
{{for|a full gallery|:Category:Ironclad Assault images}}

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|Ironclad Assault landed with Nova tanks leaving the ship.jpg
|Ironclad Assault landed in hangar - Cropped.png
|Ironclad Assault flying low over world firing weapons.jpg
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==Development==

== Trivia ==
* The Ironclad is being nicknamed the Faterpillar by the community.

== See also ==
* [https://youtube.com/watch?v=j9d8GXMtHOs Inside Star Citizen: Ironclad is Rad] on YouTube

==References==
<references />

{{Navplate manufacturers|DRAK}}
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