TX-130 Saber-class fighter tank
Production information
Manufacturer	Rothana Heavy Engineering[1]
Product line	Saber-class assault tank[1]
Model	TX-130 Saber-class fighter tank[2]
Class	Speeder[2]
Technical specifications
Length	8.2 meters[2]
Width	3.05 meters[source?]
Height/depth	2.3 meters
Maximum speed	320 km/h[2]
Shielding	Exo-Shell 3 Shield Projectors (2)
Armament	Dual heavy laser cannons (2)[2] Medium twin laser turret (1)[2] or beam cannon turret (1)[3] Dual thermal detonator missile launchers (1)[2] 16 [2] to 20 missiles[4] (some carry 100 rockets[5])
Crew	Pilot (1)[2] Co-pilot/Navigator (1)[2] Gunner (optional) (1)[2] Astromech droid (optional) (1)[1]
Passengers	2[4]
Cargo capacity	750 kg[4]
Consumables	1 day[4]
Usage
Availability	Military[4]
Role(s)	Armored cavalry Anti-armor[3]
Year introduced	22 BBY[6]
Era(s)	Rise of the Empire era[7] Rebellion era[8]
Affiliation	Galactic Republic[7] Jedi Order[1] Galactic Empire Alliance to Restore the Republic[8]

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The TX-130 Saber-class fighter tank, otherwise known as the IFT-X or Republic fighter tank, was a maneuverable, fast-attack tank used by the Jedi and their clone forces during the Clone Wars.

FeaturesEdit

The TX-130 Saber-class fighter tank was equipped with twin laser cannons and a large payload of concussion missiles.^[1] Some models had a beam cannon turret on top.^[3] With a limited speed boost, Jedi pilots could remove themselves from tight combat situations, and then use the TX-130S's powerful optical zoom on the main turret to eliminate vehicles and personnel from a safe distance.^[7] Some were also equipped with an on-board R2 unit. The repulsorlift tank 's armor was light enough to maintain its maneuverability,^[1] allowing the fighter tank to be used in an anti-vehicle and infantry support role.^[3]

Constructed by Rothana Heavy Engineering, the TX-130 was 8.2 meters in length with a top speed of 320 kilometers per hour.^[2] It had room for 2 passengers, 750 kilograms of cargo, and supplies for one day.^[4] It carried 2 Exo-Shell 3 Shield Projectors.^[source?]

HistoryEdit

The TX-130S was sometimes referred to as the "Jedi starfighter of the ground."^[1] During the Clone Wars, the versatile fighter tank saw action on planets such as Geonosis, Rhen Var, Raxus Prime, Thule,^[7] and Saleucami.^[9] Many notable Jedi piloted fighter tanks during the Clone Wars, including Mace Windu, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, Luminara Unduli, and Ki-Adi-Mundi who used the Force and superior skills to get the best out of these maneuverable craft. In the hands of these Jedi, these tanks proved a match for many Separatist armored vehicles.^[7]

The tank was phased out of service shortly after the proclamation of the Galactic Empire, and was replaced by stronger variants, such as the TX-130T fighter tank and the 2-M Saber-class repulsor tank.^[7] However, production continued in secret, with several hundred models being sold to the Rebel Alliance.

These vehicles were used by Rebel forces during the Battle of Turak IV.^[8]

Behind the scenesEdit

Though one of the usable vehicles in Star Wars: The Clone Wars video game, the TX-130 first appeared in the young readers book Boba Fett: Crossfire.

AppearancesEdit

• Star Wars: Battlefront
• Boba Fett: Crossfire (First appearance)
• Star Wars: Battlefront II
• Star Wars: The Clone Wars game
• Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron
• Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures – "Galactic Forces"
• Star Wars: Republic: The Siege of Saleucami
• Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith novel
• Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron

Non-canon appearancesEdit

• Always count your clones before take-off

SourcesEdit

•  Republic Fighter Tank on Wizards.com (original article link, backup links on Archive.org)
• Battlefront: Prima Official Game Guide
• Star Wars PocketModels TCG: Ground Assault
• The Clone Wars Campaign Guide
• The Battle of Turak IV on Hyperspace (article) (content now obsolete; backup links 1 2 on Archive.org)
• Battlefront II: Prima Official Game Guide
• The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
•  Saber-class fighter tank in the Databank (content now obsolete; backup link on Archive.org)

Notes and referencesEdit