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Flare-S swoop

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Flare-S swoop
Production information
Manufacturer

Mobquet Swoops and Speeders

Product line

Swoop

Model

Flare-S

Class

Airspeeder[1]

Cost
  • New: 6,500 credits[1]
  • Used: 2,500 credits[1]
Technical specifications
Length

2.5[2][1] to 3 meters[3][4]

Maximum speed

600[3][4] to 650 km/h[2]

Maximum altitude

350 meters[2]

Armament

Dual blasters of unknown make[5]

Crew

Pilot (1)[1]

Passengers

1[1]

Cargo capacity

2 kilograms[2]

Usage
Role(s)

Transport

Era(s)
[Source]

The Mobquet Flare-S swoop was based on a hybrid of ideas taken from racing swoops and speeder bikes.

Contents

[edit] Characteristics

Flare-S swoop schematics.

Attaining speeds of up to 650 km/h, the Flare-S measured 3 meters in length, being heavier than most swoops, due to having a reinforced 'S'-shaped chassis.

It was equipped with forward-mounted steering vanes, longer stabilizer bars for increased handling and maneuverability and a repulsorlift engine mounted in the center of the bike's frame to provide a decrease in rolling and tumbling. The Flare-S also came with air intakes which force-fed several turbothrusters that were connected to directional nozzles. This allowed it to gain additional speed and maneuverability.

[edit] History

When the Galactic Empire outlawed podracing, those who wanted to engage in high-speed, high-risk sports quickly turned to swoop racing, and the Flare-S quickly become the most common swoop bike on the race circuit. A "swoop culture" of high-risk, stunt-oriented behaviors existed on many worlds, making the dividing line between amateur swoop racer and criminally minded gang member fuzzy.

The Flare-S was also popular amongst swoop gangs, mercenaries and bounty hunters, like the ones encountered by Jaden Korr during his Mission to Zonju V[5]. Dash Rendar was known to use these swoops on many occasions throughout his career.

[edit] Behind the scenes

The Mobquet Flare-S swoop bears a very strong resemblance to a chopper style motorcycle. It is likely the design was inspired by a chopper bike.

[edit] Appearances

[edit] Sources

[edit] Notes and references

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Arms & Equipment Guide
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Star Wars: Behind the Magic
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Databank
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 The Official Star Wars Fact File
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy
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