H-60 Tempest bomber
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The H-60 Tempest bomber was a flying wing-style bomber that may have been a predecessor of the B-wing starfighter.
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[edit] Characteristics
The Tempest resembled a larger version of the later B-wing starfighter, but lacked its folding wings. There was also a different engine configuration than that of the B-wing, and other design variations, including a cockpit on each end which were detachable for maintenance and repairs.
The Spiral-class assault ship shared many design characteristics with the bomber, appearing to be almost the same design apart from being bigger and flying backwards.
[edit] History
The H-60 was developed during the last decades of the Galactic Republic, possibly by Slayn & Korpil, and was later used by the Rebel Alliance, with some ships from Ord Bueri kept in reserve at their main base on Yavin IV.
[edit] Behind the scenes
- As seen in Dorling Kindersley factbooks, the look of the H-60 Tempest was inspired by early concept art depicting a much sleeker B-wing starfighter, made during the production of Return of the Jedi in the early 80s.
[edit] Appearances
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars (Possible appearance)[1]
- Star Wars: Droids
- "The New King" (Possible appearance)[2]
[edit] Sources
- Inside the Worlds of Star Wars Trilogy (First mentioned)
- Star Wars: Complete Locations
