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Despite the snowspeeder's humble creation and patchwork
modifications, snowspeeder pilots were inventive enough to use
the vehicle to its full potential. When they realised laser fire was
ineffective against more advanced Galactic Empire vehicles,
snowspeeder crews used the harpoon gun and tow cables to tie up
the massive legs of the Galactic Empire AT-AT walkers and disable
or bring them down entirely.
T-47 airspeeders also proved useful to the Rebel Alliance forces in
more than just the frigid climate of Hoth. Rebel Alliance technicians
modified the multi-faceted cargo transport ship into multiple
incarnations besides the snowspeeder. The swampspeeder, for
example, was rebuilt with flotation gear and water-tight seals. Other
variants included the sandspeeder, which was customised with
advanced air filters to keep out the sand and engine cooling units
to combat the scorching desert sun; and skyspeeders, which had
pressurised cockpits and more powerful repulsorlift engines for
higher altitudes.
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Facts/Specifications
Snowspeeder Facts
Manufacturer
Model
Class
Technical Specifications – Modified T-47 airspeeder
Length
Maximum speed
Maximum altitude
Armament
Engine Unit
Crew
Cargo capacity
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Incom Corporation
Airspeeder/Repulsorcraft
2 CEC AP/11 double laser cannons
Ubrikkian Mo/Dk energy harpoon and tow cable
Light repeating blaster cannon
Karydee KD49 repulsorlift engines
1 pilot and 1 gunner
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T-47 airspeeder
5.3 metres
1,100 km/h
175 metres
10 kilograms
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