Araxes Mk2 - USS Yukon & USS Vengeance

of the phaser arrays of the TNG era. The Yukon also has a photon turret capable of burst fire, a new technology at the time. Since this turret consumes a lot of power the Yukon carries less (and weaker) phasers than it\'s sister ship.
A mix of TMP and TNG technologies, the Araxes Mk2 was an attempt by the Federation to extend the lifespan of the Excelsior fleet. The 4 phaser banks aligned side by side were perhaps the predecessor