Khin'Vagh class

The Khin'Vagh class, or D70 class, was a Klingon dreadnought class extant in the late 24th century, first put in service in 2369. (Journal of Applied Treknology)

History
As its alphanumerical designation indicated, the Khin'Vagh was intended to possess 10 times the power of its direct ancestor, the, as well as intended to be more powerful than the and faster but less powerful than the. It was loaded with forward-arc firepower, as 5 of its 7 torpedo tubes were facing forward, as well as 12 of its 16 disruptors. The Klingon Defense Force apparently tried to design a starship who had the best balance between speed, sophistication and rapid production. Also, it was the first class of Klingon starships since the 23rd century to forego cloaking devices, making use of active ECM interference generators. (Journal of Applied Treknology)

A technology demonstrator was built and completed by 2369, but, because the Klingon High Council deemed the cloaking device a necessity, it was not until the 2390s that the go-ahead for regular production was given. As of 2401, twenty-five Khin'Vaghs were in service, with six hulls under construction. Like their predecessors, the, they featured starbase-grade morgues and sickbays.

While Starbase 148 was under siege, the Stoneship fought, with the help of a cruiser, a lone Khin'Vagh-class starship was defending the starbase, being defeated through repeated attacks to the ship's stern.

Known ships

 * IKS

External link

 * Alien Designs of the Journal of Applied Treknology (scroll down to D-70/Khin'Vagh class)