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The [[deflector dish]] could be covered by plates while not at [[warp speed]] to protect it from damage during battle. Khan was involved with creating the weapons for the ''Dreadnought''-class and they were significantly more advanced than the contemporary USS ''Enterprise''.
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The [[deflector dish]] could be covered by plates while not at [[warp speed]] to protect it from damage during battle. Khan was involved with creating the weapons for the ''Dreadnought''-class and they were significantly more advanced than the contemporary USS ''Enterprise''. While most other Starfleet ships were designed for exploration and research, the Dreadnought-class ships were designed primarily for combat.
   
 
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The Dreadnought-class was an experimental warship that was created by Section 31 and Khan. The earliest known starship of this class, the USS Vengeance, was launched in 2259.

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Design

Configuration

Bridge

The bridge of the ship was small and cramped compared to the more spacious bridge of the USS Enterprise. It was designed to be run singlehandedly. It was possible to use voice commands to set destinations and the ship's computer would do the work - Khan used this function to crash the USS Vengeance into Starfleet Headquarters.

Also in stark contrast to the Enterprise bridge, the Dreadnought's bridge was very dark - in lieu of bright lighting and shining white walls, the bridge was largely black, though still well lit.

Engineering

Engineering was designed to not need any operators.

Tactical systems

The deflector dish could be covered by plates while not at warp speed to protect it from damage during battle. Khan was involved with creating the weapons for the Dreadnought-class and they were significantly more advanced than the contemporary USS Enterprise. While most other Starfleet ships were designed for exploration and research, the Dreadnought-class ships were designed primarily for combat.

Propulsion systems

This starship was described by Khan as "three times the speed" as the Enterprise.

Ships commissioned

Appendices

Background information

Size

This starship was described as "twice the size" as the Enterprise by Khan, but was designed for a minimal crew compliment.