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The following is a list of fictionalStar Warsterrestrialvehicles, includingarmored fighting vehicles,military aircraft,andnaval ships.

Vehicles appearing in the Original Trilogy

All Terrain Armored Transport (AT-AT)

Main article:Walker (Star Wars) § All Terrain Armored Transport (AT-AT)

The All Terrain Armored Transport, orAT-ATwalker, is aquadrupedmechanized infantry combat vehicleused by the Imperial ground forces. Standing over 20 metres (66 ft) tall with blast-impervious armor plating, these massive constructs are used as much forpsychological effectas they are for tactical advantage.[1]

The AT-AT (pronounced either casually as 'at at', or using only the letters 'A.T. A.T.')[2]was first introduced inThe Empire Strikes Back(as theGalactic Empire's main units againstRebel Allianceinfantry during theBattle of Hoth) and also appears inReturn of the Jedi(as the vehicle used to transportLuke SkywalkerandDarth Vaderto their shuttle on the forest moon ofEndor) and inRogue One(in the AT-ACT variant, used to respond to the attacks of Rebel infantrymen of the Rogue One unit during theBattle of Scarif,although later defeated by the arriving Rebel Red Squadron of starfighers). TheAT-ATalso appears in a destroyed form inStar Wars: The Force Awakens,explained in the video gameStar Wars Battlefront(2015) to be a residue of the Battle of Jakku, which was the Empire's last defeat and resulted in its dissolution.Modified formsappear inThe Last Jedi(used by theFirst Orderto attackResistanceforces in a former Rebel base).

All Terrain Scout Transport (AT-ST)

Main article:Walker (Star Wars) § All Terrain Scout Transport (AT-ST)

The All Terrain Scout Transport (AT-ST) is a two-leggedmechwalker introduced briefly inThe Empire Strikes Backand featured extensively inReturn of the Jedi.These vehicles were designed toscreenand protect the flanks of slower moving AT-ATs and the larger tanks used by the Empire. Due to their design and movement, they are often dubbed as a "chicken walker".[3]The nameScout Walkeris also used to refer to anAT-ST.This name was used for the official toy instead of theAT-STname.

An AT-ST also appears briefly inRogue One: A Star Wars Story,patrolling Jedha City following an attack bySaw Gerrera's forces. A modified AT-ST later appears inThe Mandalorianunder the possession of a group of raiders, as the Empire has ceased to exist by the time of the series. An updated model of the AT-ST is used by the First Order inThe Last Jedi.Shortly before the film's climax, an AT-ST is commandeered byBB-8.

Cloud car

Cloud cars fly aroundBespin'sCloud CityinThe Empire Strikes BackandReturn of the Jedi.Compositing the cloud cars into the original releases required multiple motion control passes to prevent the vehicles from standing out too distinctly from their cloudy background. Cloud cars were designed to have two cockpits that were interconnected with a small compartment block. It was often a red-orange color with each cockpit arranged in a "shoe-shape" with the glass being on the "tongue" of the cockpit.[4]Like the rest of Cloud City, cloud cars were designed to reflect a more refinedart decostyle. The scale models originally created for the movies were made of plastic parts using the then-new method ofvacuum forming.[5]Cloud cars inserted into the films' Special Edition releases werecomputer-generated.[4]

Within theStar Warsuniverse, these cloud cars (formally identified as Storm IV Twin-Pod models) were built by Bespin Motors specifically as atmospheric patrol craft. The unusual vehicles consist of two separate pods connected together, one for a pilot and the other for a gunner. It can achieve low orbit and attain speeds of 1,500 km/h (930 mph) thanks to a combination ofrepulsorliftdrive andion engine.Each pod is armed with a light blaster cannon and protected with armor plating and an armored canopy. While normally the port-side pod houses the pilot and starboard-side houses the gunner, both pods contain all the equipment necessary to fulfill either role in the event one is damaged.[6][7]

Desert Skiff

A pair of skiffs travel with Jabba'ssail bargeinReturn of the Jedi.The skiff was originally conceived as a flying animal carrying strapped-on passenger modules.[8]It was modified to be a nautical-type vehicle, and then transitioned to become more utilitarian.[8]A full-size skiff was built alongside the sail barge in Yuma. An 81-centimeter miniature was also built, and it was "crewed" by poseable puppets.[8]

Skiffs are a common mode of transport on manyStar Warsworlds as per in-universe sources, utilizingrepulsorlifttechnology to move cargo and passengers on the cheap. The Bantha-II cargo skiffs seen inReturn of the Jediare also a favorite of various criminal organizations, which use them for raids and prisoner exchanges. Built by Ubrikkian Industries, they are 9.5 m (31 ft) long, with an armored bow to withstand head-on collisions, and can reach speeds of 250 km/h (160 mph).[9][10]

Jabba's Sail Barge (Khetanna)

A sail barge deliversJabba the Huttand his entourage to thesarlaccpit inReturn of the Jedi.IllustratorRalph McQuarriedesigned the ship to appear more utilitarian in comparison to early designs, which made the ship reminiscent of aBaroquesea craft.Joe Johnstoncontinued working on the design after McQuarrie stepped away from the project.[11][12]A 30,000-square-foot (2,800 m2) full-scale sail barge set was erected inYuma, Arizona;it was one of the largestStar Warssets created. Measuring 150 feet long, 130 feet wide and 65 feet high, the sail barge set was supported by 130 wooden posts, each 27 feet high, which were deeply embedded into the ground. Underneath the barge were several offices and acommissarywhich could feed 150 people. In order to get to the set, a two-mile road made of compacted sand was built, requiring roughly 80,000 gallons of water to construct.[11][12]

According toStar Warsreferences, Jabba's sail barge is named theKhetannaand was built by Ubrikkian Industries as a pleasure barge for the crime lord. At 30 m (98 ft) long, it is powered by arepulsorliftengine to reach a maximum speed of 100 km/h (62 mph) but can also use its two sails to slowly travel by air power. While designed purely as a pleasure barge, theKhetannais fitted with a laser cannon turret and heavy blasters can be mounted on the railings.[10][9]

Landspeeder

Main article:Landspeeder

Landspeeders are antigravity vehicles that appear throughout the films and Expanded Universe in both civilian and military roles. They appear inStar Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope.

Sandcrawler

Main article:Sandcrawler

C-3PO(Anthony Daniels) andR2-D2(Kenny Baker) are briefly held in aJawasandcrawler inStar Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.Shots of the sandcrawler at a distance were actually amatte painting;only two of its treads and a 27-meter-long piece of its lower structure were actually built.[13]For shots involving the vehicle's movement, ILM used a 125-centimeter radio-controlled model.[13]Acomputer-generatedsandcrawler briefly appears inThe Phantom Menace,[13]and a sandcrawler also appears inAttack of the Clones.Sandcrawler-related merchandise include aLegomodel,[14]card game items,[15][16]andHasbroandMicro Machinestoys.[17][18]

Skyhopper

An Incom Corporation T-16 skyhopper appears in the background of the Lars residence inA New Hope,andLuke Skywalker(Mark Hamill) races a skyhopper inNational Public Radio'sradio adaptation of that movie;a skyhopper also appears at the end of the Special Edition release ofReturn of the Jedi.The skyhopper model that Skywalker handles inA New Hopeis the concept modelColin Cantwellbuilt; budget limitations allowed only a partial full-size mock-up of the craft to be built.[19]

InStar Wars: Rebel Assault,skyhoppers are used by Rebel pilots to train in Tatooine's Beggar's canyon.

Snowspeeder (T-47 Airspeeder)

T-47 Airspeeder
First appearanceThe Empire Strikes Back
Created byIncom Corporation[20]
Information
AffiliationCanon:

Legends:

General characteristics
ClassAirspeeder
Armaments
  • CEC Ap/11 laser cannons (2)[21]
  • Ubrikkian Mo/Dk power harpoon and tow cable[21]
Maximum speed1,100 km/h (680 mph)[20]
Length5.3 m (17 ft)[21][20]
Population volume

AT-47 airspeeder,better known as "snowspeeder",is aRebel Alliancevehicle featured inThe Empire Strikes Back(1980) and several books, comics, and video games in theStar WarsExpanded Universeand also inAtari game cartridges in the 80's.Snowspeeder models and replicas have been merchandised by several companies.

Origin and design

During production ofThe Empire Strikes Back,designerJoe Johnstonconceived a ship that combined the body of anX-wingand the cockpit of theY-wing.[22]However, this design was scrapped for the T-47, which featured no elements from previous craft.[22]Johnston's designs for the Snowspeeders have influenced laterStar Warsdesigners, such asTommy Lee Edwards.[23]

The models were built in three different scales bySteve Gawley,Charlie Bailey, and Mike Fulmer of ILM, with the smallest (20 inches) used for motion control photography, and the largest (2½ feet) for hero and pyrotechnic shots.[24]All models included motor-controlled flaps to imply maneuverability, and the largest version also possessed motor-articulated crew[24]Several full-scale props were built in London for the hangar, cockpit, and speeder crash scenes.[24]

Depiction

According to background sources, the Rebel Alliance received a small squadron of modified T-47 airspeeders – aircraft which utilizerepulsorliftsto achieve flight – shortly after establishing Echo Base onHoth.These civilian speeders, originally meant for retrieving and hauling cargo sleds with their tow cables, were converted for military use by bolting on a pair of laser cannons with accompanying power converters and laser generator system.[21]Additional armor plating was also added on to increase protection;[21]this armor was originally carried byY-wingstarfighters but removed by Rebel technicians to ease maintenance.[25]These modifications made the T-47 a highly maneuverable short-range attack craft which uses its speed and agility to avoid being hit.[21]However, the intense environment of Hoth initially proved too hostile to these T-47s as the cold temperatures would cause their power generators to lock up. Only after Rebel mechanics modified the heat radiator fins at the back of the ships to make them less efficient was this problem resolved and they become more commonly known as snowspeeders.[21]

InThe Empire Strikes Back,Rogue Squadron, led by CommanderLuke Skywalker(Mark Hamill), pilots snowspeeders againstImperialAT-ATwalkers during theBattle of Hoth.[26]However, when the snowspeeders' weaponry proves incapable of piercing the assault walkers' thick armoring, Luke devises the unconventional strategy of using their tow cables to entangle the AT-ATs.[21][26]Although Luke's gunner, Dak Ralter, is killed before he can try the maneuver himself,Wedge AntillesandWes Jansonsucceed in tripping up an AT-AT with their snowspeeder and destroying it with a well-placed shot to its neck.[26]While ultimately the Rebels lose the Battle of Hoth, the snowspeeder earns an honored place in the history books for the role it played.[20]

Merchandise

Kennerreleased atoy snowspeederin 1980.[27]Kenner re-released an updated version utilizing the same mold in 1995 for their new 'Power of the Force' line.[28]AfterHasbroshut down the Kenner offices in 1999, it was released several times under Hasbro's brand name: in 2001 as a Wal-Mart exclusive in the "Power of the Jedi" collection,[29]in 2006 as a Target exclusive in the "Saga Collection" line,[30]and three versions of it in the 2010 "The Vintage Collection", including a Target exclusive packaged as the original 1980 Kenner version.[31]

LEGOhas also sold snowspeeder models,[32][33]and Snowspeeder models used inThe Empire Strikes Backhave been sold online.[34]

Hasbro'sStar Wars Transformersline included a Snowspeeder that transformed intoLuke Skywalker.

In 2009, Japanese model manufacturer Fine Molds released a 1/48 scale kit of the Snowspeeder.

Speeder bike

Main article:Speeder bike

Speeder bikes first appear in a chase scene inReturn of the Jediand have appeared in various otherStar Warsmedia. Related vehicles called 'swoop bikes' have also appeared inStar Warsfilms and other media.

Vehicles appearing in the Prequel Trilogy

Armored Assault Tank (AAT)

The AAT is aTrade Federationvehicle that appears inThe Phantom Menace,Revenge of the Sith,and otherStar Warsmedia.Early drafts ofThe Phantom Menacedescribed the Trade Federation's invasion ofNaboobeing led by "armored attack craft" that resembledhelicopters.[35][36]George Lucasnarrowed down the AAT's design after looking at two different drawings fromILMdesign directorDoug Chiang- one tank-like and the other shaped like a flying spade - and deciding it would be interesting to combine the two together.[36]The final version's forward curve is based on the curve of a shovel, and parts of it are intended to suggest animalistic traits.[35]LEGOreleased an AAT model in 2001.[37]

In-universe reference material describes the AAT as a battle tank designed specifically for head-on combat, with a very heavily armored front and a nose of almost solid armor so it can crash through heavy walls.[38]First manufactured for the Trade Federation by the Baktoid Armor Workshop, the AAT floats above the ground thanks toanti-gravity"repulsorlift"technology and can achieve a top speed of 55 km/h (34 mph).[38][39]At 9.75 m (32.0 ft) long, the AAT is crewed by fourbattle droids:a commander, a pilot and two gunners. Up to six additional battle droids can use handholds on either side of the tank's bodyto ride into battle.[38]It is heavily armed with a primary turret-mounted heavy laser cannon; matching pairs of anti-personnel laser cannons andlaser rangefinderswhich extend out either side on stalks; and two forward-facing short-ranged blaster cannons in the tank's main body.[38][40]The base of the tank also incorporates six energized projectile launchers which carry three main ammunition types: "bunker-buster"high explosiveshells, armor-piercing shells and high-energy shells. When fired, these shells are cocooned in high-energy plasma which reducesair frictionand improves penetration. In order to reload the launchers though, the entire "foot" of the AAT must be removed and a loaded replacement installed using mechanical facilities.[38]

Bongo Submarine

TheGungan"bongo" submarine is a transport inThe Phantom Menace.Obi-Wan Kenobi(Ewan McGregor),Qui-Gon Jinn(Liam Neeson), andJar Jar Binks(Ahmed Best) use a bongo to travel from the underwater city of Otah Gunga to theNaboocapital of Theed.

Industrial Light & Magic'sDoug Chiangdevised the submarine's squid-like propeller design.[41]This assembly was then merged with the design for amanta-shaped underwater transport written out of an earlier draft of the story.[41]This design replaced earlier concepts that depicted the Gungan vessel as an organic-lookingdiving bell.[41]Practical andCGImodels of the Gungan vessel were built, as well as a full-size set for the actors to work in.[42]

Within the Star Wars universe, the Bongo is described as being organically grown by secret Gungan techniques and so no two are exactly alike. The submersible piloted by Jar-Jar, Obi-Wan and Qua-Gon was a Tribubble bongo 15 m (49 ft) long and manufactured by the Otoh Gunga Bongmeken Cooperative. It usedhydrostaticbubble shields to keep the cockpit and cargo areas dry and filled with air. The cluster of semi-rigid electromotive tentacles at the submersible's rear could propel it to a top speed of 85 km/h (53 mph). It was unarmed but in an emergency the cockpit section could detach from the rest of the submersible as an escape pod.[40][43]

Clone turbo tank (HAVw A6 Juggernaut)

The turbo tank is a ten-wheeled battle tank and armored personnel carrier that appears inRevenge of the Sithand is based on designs done byJoe Johnstonfor use inThe Empire Strikes Back.[44]West End Gamesbased their "HAVw A5 Juggernaut" design on Johnson's sketches. The larger, more heavily armed vehicle that appears inRevenge of the Sithis labeled "HAVw A6".[44]

The clone turbo tank, more formally the HAVw A6 Juggernaut, is described inStar Warssources as being built by Kuat Drive Yards to serve as a heavily armed and armored military transport for theRepublicduring theClone Wars.[45][46]Measuring 49.4 m (162 ft) long, 19.6 m (64 ft) wide and 30.4 m (100 ft) high, the massive tank can carry as many as 300clone troopersinto battle depending on internal configuration. Each of the Juggernaut's ten wheels consists of three independently spinning segments and utilizeindependent suspensionto travel across nearly any terrain.[47]Designed to absorb enemy fire, they help the tank achieve a maximum speed of 160 km/h (99 mph).[45]A crew of 12 operates the Juggernaut and can control it from cockpits located at either end of the tank.[45][47]The Juggernaut's nearly impregnable armor plating is thermallysuperconductiveto absorb and spread heat over a wider area. For weaponry it is equipped with a heavy laser cannon turret and rapid-repeating heavy laser cannon turret on the roof; two side-mounted medium antipersonnel laser cannons that extend out from either side of the hull; two twin antipersonnel blaster cannons under the 'forward' cockpit; and two retractable rocket/grenade launchers.[47]

After the end of the Clone Wars, the tank continues to serve theGalactic Empire.A later model, the HCVw A9, appears inRogue One: A Star Wars Storybeing used as a prisoner transport carryingJyn Erso(Felicity Jones).[45][46]

Corporate Alliance tank droid

Corporate Alliance tank droids appear inRevenge of the Sithand have appeared in otherStar Warsmedia, including as playable vehicles inBattlefront II.This "snail droid" was originally designed forStar Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clonesfor the climactic Battle of Geonosis, but they did not make it into the final cut of the film.[48]

Formally identified in background material as the NR-N99Persuader-class droid enforcer, these tanks are manufactured by the Techno Union and primarily used by the Corporate Alliance, which sides with the Separatists during theClone Wars.This 10.9 m (36 ft)-long tank is designed to function on its own with a built-indroidbrain, though it can also be controlled by a pilotbattle droid.Consisting of a huge central tread and forward-mountedoutriggers,the tank droid can cross almost any terrain with ease and achieve a top speed of 60 km/h (37 mph). Its weaponry includes two heavy repeating blasters, two ion cannons, and missile launchers.[49][50]

Dwarf spider droid

The Dwarf spider droid is first seen being used by the Confederacy of Independent Systems inAttack of the Clonesduring the Battle of Geonosis and have featured in otherStar Warsmedia.Hasbroreleased a spider droid figure in 2003.[51]

The DSD1 dwarf spider droid, as it is identified in background material, is essentially a walking cannon with adroidbrain, built by the Baktoid Armor Workshop to fight for the Separatists during theClone Wars.Standing only 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) tall, it is also known as the burrowing spider droid for its ability to fit in tight spaces. Its primary weapon is a long blaster cannon capable of firing at different intensities and rates of fire, though it can also willingly utilize a self-destruct device to blow up the enemy. A pair ofinfraredphotoreceptorson the armored brain casing allow the spider droid to see its surroundings while four articulated legs are designed to affix to the sides of cliffs so it may climb difficult terrain. It can achieve a maximum speed of 90 km/h (56 mph).[52][46][53]

HMP Droid gunship

Droid gunships appear at the Battle ofKashyyykinRevenge of the SithandStar Wars: Battlefront II.Their circular shape is designed to be reminiscent of the Trade Federation ships seen inThe Phantom Menace.[54]These ships were originally intended to appear in the movie's opening space battle, but were ultimately depicted as aircraft.[54]

Described by in-universe material as the Separatist counterpart to theRepublic'sLAAT,the Heavy Missile Platform droid gunship (or HMP Predator) is a heavily armedrepulsorliftairspeeder which can be adapted for a wide range of mission profiles.[55][56]Mass-produced by Baktoid Fleet Ordnance on numerous worlds, the HMP is controlled by an advanceddroidbrain and measures 12.4 m (41 ft) long, 11 m (36 ft) wide and 3.1 m (10 ft) high.[57]The gunship possesses a top speed of 600 km/h (370 mph).[55]However it is considered relatively slow and with average maneuverability, compensated for by its ability to unleash incredible firepower and strongdeflector shields.[57]Its weaponry can be changed out depending on what's needed, but standard armament includes a chin-mounted medium laser cannon, two twin laser cannon turrets, wingtip-mounted light laser cannons, and fourteen missiles fitted with variable payloads includinghigh explosive,EMP,incendiaryandhard radiation.[57]The gunship can also be modified to serve as a troop carrier forbattle droids.[56]

Flash speeder

Main article:Landspeeder

TheNabooRoyal Security Forces use Flash speeders inThe Phantom Menace.

Gian speeder

Main article:Landspeeder

The Naboo Royal Security Forces use Gian speeders inThe Phantom Menace. They are larger, heavier counterparts to the NRSF Flash Speeders, and are used mainly for skirmishes against pirates and smugglers. However, they are still modified civilian landspeeeders, and prove relatively useless against Trade Federation tanks. They are painted purple, carry one medium blaster cannon, and have seating for four NRSF officers. They also have light armor plating for protection against hand-held blasters, but there is little protection for the vehicles occupants.

Hailfire droid tank

Hailfire droids are mobile missile platforms that appear inAttack of the Clonesduring the Battle of Geonosis and have featured in otherStar Warsmedia associated with theClone Wars.In-universe material identifies them as IG-227Hailfire-class droid tanks produced by Haor Chall Engineering and commissioned for the InterGalactic Banking Clan prior to the Clone Wars to assist with debt collection. Standing 6.8 m (22 ft) tall and capable of 45 km/h (28 mph), they consist of two large wheels with a low-fixed base on which is mounted a targetingphotoreceptor,twin chin-mounted blaster cannons, and two missile launchers. Each launcher can carry up to 15 missiles, which have an effective range of less than onekilometerfollowing deliberately evasive trajectories to their target. Although an effective platform against both ground and air targets, the Hailfire was phased out during the Clone Wars because of its limited ammunition supply.[53][58][59][60]

Joe Pappalardo ofPopular Mechanics,in analyzing several different Star Wars vehicles, gave a mixed review of the Hailfire droid. He praised it for being awheeled vehicleinstead of awalking vehicleand noted that having the robot body suspended between wheels is a popular real-world design which allows robots to right themselves. However he argues the design's wheel size is too big for effectively traversing large obstacles, citing research done byCaltechandNASAon the issue. He also criticized thenegative camberof the wheels for having no discernable purpose.[61]

Homing spider droid

The OG-9 homing spider droid appears inAttack of the Clonesduring the Battle of Geonosis and features in otherStar Warsmedia, including as a playable vehicle inBattlefront II.During post-production, the droid was referred to as "Commerce Guild droid B."[62]Referred to in source material as the OG-9 homing spider droid, thesedroidwalking tanks were manufactured by Baktoid Armor Workshop for the Commerce Guild to enforce their contracts. It consists of an armored reactor core body attached to four armored legs, giving it a height of 7.3 m (24 ft). While the legs are thin they are tougher than they look, allowing the droid to traverse nearly any terrain and achieve a top speed of 90 km/h (56 mph). Its primary weapons are two dish-shaped laser cannons mounted on the top and bottom of the reactor core: the top-mounted cannon primarily releases sustains bursts to wear downdeflector shields,while the bottom cannon suppresses enemy infantry.[53][63][64]

Joe Pappalardo ofPopular Mechanicspraised the design of the Homing spider droid for mirroring the design of a real-world robot, RoboSimian, designed byJPLfor traversing rough terrain. However he criticized it's apparent slow speed during the final battle inAttack of the Clonesand argues that destroying one of its legs would quickly knock the robot out of a fight.[61]

Multi-troop transport (MTT)

The Multi-Troop Transports or MTTs made their first appearance inThe Phantom Menace,carrying and deploying Trade Federationbattle droidsduring the invasion ofNaboo.As with the AAT, parts of the MTT are intended to suggest animalistic traits.[35][65]Lucas requested the MTT havelocomotive-type qualities and be capable of knocking down everything in its path; consequently, the MTT has battering rams and locomotive components.[65]Although the MTT was primarily created usingcomputer-generated imagery(CGI), ascale modelwas also built to film certain scenes ofThe Phantom Menace,combining elements of practical and digital special effects.[66]

Fictional background for the MTT explains it was originally produced by Baktoid Armor Workshop, the same manufacturer of the Trade Federation'sAAT.Measuring 31 m (102 ft) long and 3 m (9.8 ft) tall, the MTT is designed to deploy in traditional battle lines, hence its strong frontal armor.[67]Although floating above the ground on heavy-duty "repulsorlift"engines, the MTT is a lumbering vehicle with a top speed of only 35 km/h (22 mph).[68]A crew of fivebattle droidsoperate the MTT and it is armed with a pair of twin 17kv antipersonnel blaster cannons, but its primary purpose is to carry 112 battle droids into battle. These are stored folded-up on an articulated deployment rack, which extends forward out of the MTT's bulbous front end via troop deployment hatch.[68][69]During theClone Wars,MTTS were modified to carry largerSuper Battle Droidsas well.[68]

Podracer

Podracers are high-speed one-man race craft.Anakin Skywalker(Jake Lloyd) enters and wins a podrace inThe Phantom Menace.It consists of forward turbines attached loosely to the cockpit by a series of cables with the turbines attached to each other by an ion beam. It was frequently gambled upon and was considered by many, including Qui-Gon Jinn, to be a dangerous sport. Thevideo gamesStar Wars Episode I: Racer,Star Wars: Racer ArcadeandStar Wars Racer Revengeare based onThe Phantom Menace'spodracing scenes.

Republic assault gunboat

The Republic assault gunboat appears inRevenge of the Sith.The vehicle went through several changes over the course of its development: it was originally a Confederacy capital ship, then became the "Good Guy A" support ship for the Republic.[70]It became a Confederacy ship once more before being scaled down, turned into a speeder, and becoming a Republic craft.[70]

Republic LAAT Gunship

The Low-Altitude Assault Transports (LAATs) areGalactic Republicairborneattack transportandmultirole-ground attackgunshipsthat appears inAttack of the Clones,Revenge of the Sith,Star Wars: The Clone Wars,Star Wars: Battlefront,andStar Wars: Republic Commando,ferryingclone troopers,Jedi,and military hardware during battle. The Expanded Universe describes the LAAT as a versatile multi-role aerospace crafts capable of reconfigured for the gunship, transport, starfighter, and bomber combat roles. There are numerous LAAT variants: the LAAT/i infantry transport, the LAAT/c cargo carrier, the LAAT/s stealthspecial forces,the LAAT/lelaw enforcementfor military police, and LAAT/v vehicletactical airliftthat carriedAT-TEs.[71][72]

Lucas turned to footage of helicopter-troop deployment when conceiving the LAAT; the vehicle was originally labeled the "Jedi attack helicopter", a versatile gunship platform combining the functions of ablack hawkachinookand anApache.[73]The vehicle's ultimate appearance is based on theRussianMil Mi-24helicopter.[73]The craft's engine sounds are the modified sound of aVickers Vimy,a World War I bomber. BothHasbroandLegoreleased LAAT models in 2002; Lego released another LAAT in 2008.[74][75]Code 3 Collectiblesreleased a die-cast gunship two years later.[76]

Within theStar Warsuniverse, theserepulsorliftgunships were built by Rothana Heavy Engineering to serve a vital role as atmospheric transports and escorts for theRepublicduring theClone Wars.[77][78]The standard LAAT/i gunship (Low Altitude Assault Transport/infantry), measuring 17.4 m (57 ft) long (clearance with guns) and 6.1 m (20 ft) deep with a 17 m (56 ft) wingspan, can carry aplatoonof 30clone trooperswith storage racks for severalspeeder bikes.[79]With a maximum air speed of 620 km/h (390 mph), the LAAT was designed specifically with low-atmosphere flight in mind, giving it an advantage engaging enemy starfighters which give up their speed advantage when fighting belowmountainlevel.[77][79]Later models however were adapted to allow short trips in deep space.[77]The gunship's weaponry includes three antipersonnel laser cannons on swivel turrets, two forward and one rear; four composite-beam laser turrets, two mounted on the wings and two onball turretsextending from either side; twomass drivermissile launchers which can accelerate a variety of missiles at up tohypersonicvelocities; and eight light air-to-air rockets carried on underwinghardpoints.[79]The LAAT/i is crewed by a pilot, copilot/gunner, and two auxiliary turret gunners. It also carries a variety of emergency supplies, including an IM-6 Battlefield Medical Droid, collapsible repulsor stretchers, and inflatable decontamination tents.[79]

Another variant, the LAAT/c (Low Altitude Assault Transport/carrier), is crewed by a single pilot and armed with just the nose-mounted cannons, but features a pair of magnetic clamps that can quickly ferry cargo orAT-TEsinto battle.[77][78]

Self-propelled heavy artillery (SPHA)

Self-propelled heavy artillery first appear inAttack of the Clonesduring the Battle of Geonosis. The vehicle was initially designed on treads, butGeorge Lucassuggested that it be equipped with legs like theAT-TEsthat fight alongside it.[80]The SPHA was referred to as "Clone Tank A" during production.[80]Source material identifies the SPHA as one of the biggest ground guns in theRepublic's arsenals during theClone Wars,operated by a crew of 30clone troopers.At 140.2 m (460 ft) long, the SPHA is slow but steady, reaching speeds of up to 35 km/h (22 mph) on 12 articulate legs though it must remain stationary to fire its weapon. The SPHA-T is armed with a heavyturbolasercannon powerful enough to destroy a starship, though firing it requires vast amounts of energy which can quickly drain the SPHA-T.[59][81]

Joe Pappalardo ofPopular Mechanicshas criticized the design of the SPHA for using legs compared to wheels or treads which would be easier to maintain.[61]

Single Trooper Aerial Platform (STAP)

STAPs, which first appeared inThe Phantom Menaceand have featured in other Star Wars media, are designed to appear reminiscent of the speeder bikes seen inReturn of the Jedi.[82]The STAP's design also relates back to Lucas' 1973 idea of ridable "jet-sticks" which appeared in early drafts of the originalStar Warsmovie.[83]A draft ofThe Phantom Menacerefers to the vehicles as STAPS, orSingle Troop Armed Pogo Sticks.[82]

These lightweight reconnaissance vehicles are based in-universe on civilian vehicles called airhooks, modified for greater performance and to be piloted by the Trade Federation'sbattle droids.Floating above the ground thanks to "repulsorlift"technology, a pair of drive turbines on either side of the vertical stem gives it impressive speed and maneuverability. Though armed with a pair ofblaster cannons,the STAP leaves its pilot completely exposed, making it ill-suit for heavy battle.[84]

Swamp speeder

Swamp speeders appear inRevenge of the Sithduring battle scenes onFeluciaandKashyyyk.TJ Frame, who worked on the swamp speeder concept soon after joining the art department, initially designed the craft to be appear reminiscent offanboats.[85]Within theStar Warsuniverse these vehicles are known as Infantry Support Platform (ISP) speeders, built for theRepublicduring theClone Warsby Uulshos Manufacturing. ISPs userepulsorliftsand a powerfulturbofanto patrol swampy regions, leading to their nickname, although they can be used on almost any terrain. Operated by twoclone troopersand armed with a pair of twin swiveling blaster cannons, the ISP can move at speeds of up to 100 km/h (62 mph).[81]

Wheel bike

General Grievousrides a wheel bike inRevenge of the Sithduring his confrontation withObi-Wan Kenobi(Ewan McGregor). Grievous' vehicle is similar to another wheel bike that appears in theStar Wars: Droidscartoon.[86]One concept for Grievous' vehicle was for it to include "tank-like chariots"; at another point, the vehicle was going to be another droid.[86]

Grievous' wheel bike is identified inStar Warssource material as a TSMEU-6 personal wheel bike built by the Z-Gomot Ternbuell Guppat Corporation. Wheel bikes are described as being primarily used during mining operations, however they are also popular as modified weapons platforms on the second-hand market. The TSMEU-6 is 3.5 m (11 ft) long with a wheel diameter of 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in) and four retractable legs for navigating difficult terrain. With the legs retracted the wheel bike has a maximum speed of 330 km/h (210 mph), while in walking mode the bike can only attain 10 km/h (6.2 mph). Overall the bike has enough fuel to travel 500 km (310 mi). While normally carrying a driver and passenger, Grievous' bike has had the passenger seat replaced with a heavy double laser cannon; both seat and cannon remain stable while the wheel rotates around them.[87][88]

Wookiee flying catamaran

Wookieeflyingcatamaransappear inRevenge of the Sith.They were originally conceived as strictly water vehicles.[89]The addition of a rotor came late in production; some printed works do not depict this component.[89]

Wookiee ornithopter

Wookieeornithoptersappear inRevenge of the Sith.The craft was originally known as the "dragonfly helicopter".[90]Although mostly depicted through computer-generated imagery, a full-size mockup of the gunner's seat was created for a closeup of the tail gunner.[90]

Vehicles appearing in otherStar Warsmedia

Imperial Assault Tank

The Imperial Assault Tank is a ground vehicle which made its theatrical debut inRogue One: A Star Wars Storypatrolling the streets ofJedha's Old City and has appeared in other media includingStar Wars Rebels.[91]The life-sized model which appeared on theRogue Oneset was based on a heavily modified flatbedAlvis Stormerpiloted by experienced tank operators. Although the tank had initially been intended to be a hover vehicle, it was decided to keep the treads after production.[92]

Official sources identify the vehicle as the TX-225 "Occupier" combat assault tank manufactured by Rothana Heavy Engineering for theGalactic Empire.Measuring 7.3 m (24 ft) long and 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) high, this ground assault vehicle (GAV) can reach a top speed of 72 km/h (45 mph) on open roads and is crewed by a tank commander, driver, and gunner/technician.[91][93]Its armament includes a pair of elevating twin Dymek Mk2e/w medium laser cannons for antiarmor & antiaircraft use and a forward-locked twin Dymek MK 2e/w medium laser cannon for antipersonnel use. Composite laminate armoring makes the tank remarkably resilient without overta xing its propulsion system. Two variants of the "Occupier" are employed by the Empire: the standard TX-225 GAVw utilizing acontinuous trackwhich makes it highly maneuverable in urban environments, and the TX-225 GAVr which hovers slightly above the ground onrepulsorlifts.[93]

Imperial Troop Transport

The Imperial Trooper Transport is a vehicle which made its television debut inStar Wars Rebelsand has appeared in otherStar Warsmedia includingThe Mandalorian.According to official sources, the K79-S80 Imperial Troop Transport (ITT) is anarmored troop transportwhich usesrepulsorlifttechnology to deliverStormtroopersinto battle. Manufactured by Ubrikkian Industries, the ITT measures 8.7 m (29 ft) long and can achieve a top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph). Although not designed specifically for combat, the ITT is armed with two forward-facing laser guns and a roof-mounted twin laser turret to defend itself. In addition to carrying troops the ITT is also used to ferry supplies or prisoners between locations; the cargo racks on either side of the ITT double as holding compartments for publicly displaying prisoners as a warning to others.[94][95]

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