| Name/Model# : | Rebel Combat Speeder (Modified T-47 Airspeeder) <<Stats taken from WEG>> |
| Designer/Manufacturer : | Incom Corporation. Modification done by Rebels |
| Combat Designation : | Modified Combat Airspeeder |
| Scale of Vehicle : | Speeder |
| Length : | 5.3 Metres |
| Crew : | 2 Crew 1 + Gunner 1 (1 can co-ordinate) |
| Troops : | None |
| Cargo Capacity : | 10 kg |
| Maximum Altitude Range : | 250 Metres from Ground Level |
| Cost of Vehicle : | USED and BLACK MARKET ONLY 50,000 Credits |
| Weapons : | 1 Double Laser Cannon (Fire-Linked)
Fire Control: 2D Range: 50 metres-300 metres/800 metres/1.5 km Damage: 4D+2 1 Aft Power Harpoon Launcher Crew: 1 Gunner (Co-Pilot) Fire Control: 2D Range: 25-50/100/200 Metres Damage: 3D (None if tow cable and fusion disk are used) |
| Maximum Speed : | 1,000 kph (570 kph is optimal combat speed) |
| Manoeuvrability : | 3D |
| Cover of Vehicle : | Full |
| Shields/Body Strength : | Shields None. Body Strength 3D |
| Special Abilities : | None |
The Rebel Combat Airspeeder is used by the Rebels for patrol, reconnaissance and the defence of Rebel bases. The airspeeder relies on its compact size, high manoeuvrability and speed for its survival on the battlefield. The Rebel Combat Airspeeder has seen extensive use throughout the Rebel Alliance. The Rebels often modify these airspeeders for the different terrain that they will be used in. So if these speeders are to be used in cold environments they become "Snowspeeders", those used in hot, dry planets become "Sandspeeders" and those to be used for jungle and moist planets become "Swampspeeders".
The most notable, is the Snowspeeder which the Rebels used for the defence of their main base on the icy planet of Hoth. Rebel attempts to eliminate the AT-ATs and AT-STs on Hoth resulted in the destruction of most of their airspeeders. On Hoth, Rebel technicians faced problems adapting these craft to the planet's frigid environment. Additional repulsor-coil heaters were added to prevent the motors from freezing, and de-icing nozzles were placed underneath the braking and turning flaps.
In the cockpit, the gunner
(co-pilot) faces aft and is responsible for the power harpoon launcher
as well as piloting responsibilities. Due to computerized targeting systems,
the gunner can target with the dual laser cannon. These modified T-47s
are designed for low atmospheric flight. They are propelled by repulsorlift
drive units which are on either side of the canopy and also come equipped
with high-power afterburners. The drive unit's circuitry has been left
exposed to allow Rebel technicians easy access for repair and maintenance
for these airspeeders. Mechanical breaking flaps located above each repulsor
engine are used to assist in manoeuvres. These craft are cheap to manufacture,
reliable and sturdy and provide excellent speed and firepower. The Rebel
Combat Airspeeder has a custom designed frame and powerplant.
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