CR-20 troop carrier
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| CR-20 troop carrier | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | |
| Model |
CR-20 troop carrier[2] |
| Class | |
| Cost |
680,000 credits (265,000 used)[2] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Length |
60 meters[1] |
| Maximum speed (atmosphere) |
850 km/h[2] |
| Hyperdrive rating |
Class 3 (Backup class 12)[2] |
| Armament |
Double turbolaser cannons (2)[1] |
| Complement | |
| Crew | |
| Passengers | |
| Cargo capacity |
15 tons[2] |
| Cargo handling systems |
2 weeks[2] |
| Usage | |
| Availability |
Restricted[2] |
| Role(s) |
Troop carrier[1] |
| Era(s) | |
| Affiliation | |
The CR-20 troop carrier was a type of transport ship used to deploy small units of clone troopers.
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[edit] Characteristics
The CR-20 troop carrier was armed with two double turbolaser cannons. It was sixty meters long and could carry up to forty clone troopers, twelve 74-Z speeder bikes, and their corresponding supplies. The carrier's crew consisted of two pilots, one communications officer, and three engineers.
[edit] History
Originally designed by the Corellian Engineering Corporation for use by its security forces, the Republic purchased surplus CR-20s one month after the Battle of Geonosis. Despite this, they were widely unseen in the Republic Navy early in the Clone Wars.[4] It was not until the Battle of JanFathal, where General Skywalker piloted a CIS-owned CR-20 to rescue Republic Intelligence operative Hallena Devis, that the usefulness of the CR-20 Troop Carrier became evident.[4]
They were used in situations where the large Acclamator-class assault ships were impractical or not needed.
[edit] Appearances
Star Wars: Clone Wars – "Chapter 11" (First appearance)
Star Wars: Clone Wars – "Chapter 17"
Star Wars: Clone Wars – "Chapter 22"
"The Brink" - Clone Wars Adventures: Volume 4
- The Clone Wars: No Prisoners
- Imperial Commando: 501st
[edit] Sources
- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
Republic Carrier in the Databank
- The Clone Wars Campaign Guide
"Guide to the Grand Army of the Republic" - Star Wars Insider 84
