An Aeroshuttle (also known as Aerowing shuttle) is the term given to the ventrally docking subordinate craft of Intrepid class starships. The craft is designed for atmospheric descent, and short-term missions.

The USS Voyager was equipped with one, but for unknown reasons rarely used it. In 2374, when the ship's main power systems were down (as well as power to the shuttle bay doors), Chakotay used the Aeroshuttle's transporters to beam him aboard, and then used it to save an away team. (Star Trek: Voyager comic: "Splashdown" - Part 4)

InteriorsEdit

The inside of the Aeroshuttle is very similar to the Danube class runabout, but slightly bigger. It is equipped with a large 2-pad transporter, that is actually big enough to fit more than 6 people. The shuttle also has a large weapons locker, filled with Type-2 phasers and tricorders.

When designed, production intended to re-use the Danube-class sets for the Aeroshuttle, but the Aeroshuttle was never used on screen.

The Aeroshuttle never appeared on Star Trek: Voyager, but has several times in novels and comics, as well as technical reports in the official Star Trek: Magazines. It was never stated why it didn't appear on the series.