PatrickD's observational vessel: Shadowcruiser

Shadowcruiser is an observational vessel which is shrouded in secrecy. Up until recently Space Fleet Command completely denied its existance.

The cockpit is kept to a bare minimum and the pilot must fly the ship lying down.

The rear of the vessel sports a focused hyperdrive engine with a plasma hyperdrive on the top. Each side of the ship has an impulse engine.

Here are side and top views of Shadowcruiser.