TX-130T fighter tank
Production information
Manufacturer	Rothana Heavy Engineering[1] Imperial Department of Military Research[1]
Product line	Saber-class assault tank[1]
Model	TC-130T[1]
Class	Repulsorcraft tank[1]
Cost	42,000 credits (34,000 used)[2]
Technical specifications
Length	8.2 meters[1]
Width	3.05 meters[source?]
Height/depth	2.3 meters
Maximum speed	193 km/h[1] 321 km/h with limited repulse boost[source?]
Shielding	Equipped[source?]
Armament	Dual heavy laser cannon turret[1] Beam cannon turret[1] Dual computer-guided missile launchers (1)[1] Thermal detonators[1]: 8, 16 total[source?] Concussion missiles: 8[2]
Crew	Pilot (1)[1] Gunner (1)[1]
Passengers	5[2]
Cargo capacity	100 kg[2]
Consumables	1 day[2]
Usage
Availability	Military[1]
Role(s)	Infantry support[3] Anti-vehicle[3]
Year introduced	C. 19 BBY[4]
Era(s)	Rise of the Empire era[5] Rebellion era[5]
Affiliation	Galactic Republic[1] Galactic Empire[1] Alliance to Restore the Republic[6]

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The TX-130T fighter tank, also known as the IFT-T, was a repulsorlift combat assault tank manufactured by Rothana Heavy Engineering.

CharacteristicsEdit

The 8.2 meter-long TX-130T was an upgraded version of the TX-130 Saber-class fighter tank repulsorcraft employed during the Clone Wars,^[1] equipped with added shielding and protection. It was 3.05 meters wide and 2.3 meters high. The craft had a limited repulse boost, which propelled it to 321 km/h,^[source?] faster than its speed of 193 km/hour, making it fast and agile. It was crewed by a pilot and gunner. It was also categorized as the IFT-T.^[1] The tank had a capacity of 100 kilograms of cargo, carried supplies for one day of operation, and had room for up to five passengers.^[2]

It was armed with a single top-mounted beam cannon turret, two heavy laser cannons on either side of the cockpit, and a pair of computer-guided missile launchers along the hull. The launchers fired thermal detonators^[1] or concussion missiles, with a payload of eight missiles.^[2] The top cannon's gunner lacked shielding around most of his body, allowing enemy snipers to easily target a stationary vehicle and kill the gunner.^[5] The TX-130T was used to support infantry assaults and was also used in an anti-armor role.^[3] It also saw use as a fast raider or as a scout. One cost 42,000 credits new, and 34,000 credits used.^[2]

HistoryEdit

The first units were deployed towards the end of the Clone Wars^[2] in 19 BBY,^[4] but the tank model would be best known for its use by the Galactic Empire before and during the Galactic Civil War. The tank saw action on various planets and battlefields such as Mygeeto, Kashyyyk, Naboo, and Yavin 4. When All Terrain Armored Transports were present in battle, the tank escorted the larger walkers.^[5] Imperial Military planners attempted to remove the TX-130T from service during the rise of the Empire, but few other models had proven as useful in rooting out insurgents.^[2]

These vehicles were used by Rebel forces during the Battle of Turak IV.^[6]

Behind the scenesEdit

The TX-130T first appeared in the Battlefront video game series as an Imperial vehicle. It was a re-skinned Republic TX-130S. The tank has since appeared in the Star Wars: Dark Times: The Path to Nowhere comic story arc.

AppearancesEdit

• Star Wars: Battlefront (First appearance)
• Star Wars: Battlefront II
• Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron
• Star Wars: Dark Times: The Path to Nowhere
• Star Wars: Purge: The Tyrant's Fist, Part 1
• Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron
• Star Wars: Imperial Ace

SourcesEdit

• Battlefront: Prima Official Game Guide
• Battlefront II: Prima Official Game Guide
• The Force Unleashed Campaign Guide
• The Battle of Turak IV on Hyperspace (article) (content now obsolete; backup links 1 2 on Archive.org)
• The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
• Galaxy at War
•  TX-130T tank in the Databank (content now obsolete; backup link on Archive.org)

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