Bird-of-prey-class ships

Bird-of-prey-class ships, larger than Fighter ships and Shuttle planes but smaller that Imperial-class Star Cruisers, are used by the Klingon Empire and Romulan Star Empire for both civilian and military purposes. They are equipped with two nuclear-thrust engines for propulsion, are capable of carrying smaller ships, and can use Jumpgates. They resemble bird-like creatures from Klingon and Romulan legends.