H-60 Tempest bomber
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| H-60 Tempest bomber | |
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H-60 Tempest bomber[2] |
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| Maximum speed (atmosphere) |
950 km/h |
| Hyperdrive system |
none |
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| Crew |
4[1] |
| Passengers |
none[1] |
| Cargo capacity |
110 kg[1] |
| Consumables |
2 weeks[1] |
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The H-60 Tempest bomber was a flying wing-style bomber that was a predecessor of the B-wing starfighter.[1]
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[edit] Characteristics
H-60s were used in 15 BBY by Boba Fett, on Tammuz-an, and on Annoo. 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.[2]
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 in relation to the H-60s direction of flight.[3]
[edit] History
The H-60 was used by the Rebel Alliance, with some ships from Ord Bueri kept in reserve at their main base on Yavin IV.[2]
[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: Droids - "Escape into Terror" (Possible appearance)[4]
- Star Wars: Droids - "The New King" (Possible appearance)[4]
[edit] Sources
- The Force Unleashed Campaign Guide
- Inside the Worlds of Star Wars Trilogy (First mentioned)
- Star Wars: Complete Locations
- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
