X-34 landspeeder
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| X-34 | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | |
| Model |
X-34 landspeeder |
| Class | |
| Cost |
10,550 credits |
| Technical specifications | |
| Length |
3.4 meters[1] |
| Maximum speed | |
| Maximum altitude |
1 meter[3] |
| Armament |
None |
| Crew |
Pilot (1)[2] |
| Passengers |
1[2] |
| Cargo capacity |
Less than 5 kg[2] |
| Usage | |
| Role(s) |
Transport |
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- "Ever since the XP-38 came out, they just aren't in demand."
- ―Luke Skywalker upon selling his X-34 landspeeder to Wioslea[src]
The X-34 was an open-air/sealed cockpit civilian landspeeder manufactured by SoroSuub. One famous owner was Luke Skywalker.
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[edit] Characteristics
Durable if not stylish, the X-34 featured holographic displays, a computer for ground navigation, and a number of repulsor counterbalances for smooth and steady travel over rough terrain. Its maximum altitude was 1 meter, but its usual cruising altitude was roughly 10 cm above ground level.
The X-34 retailed for roughly 10,550 credits new, 2,500 used. It was light, unarmored, and featured no weapon mounts and was thus unsuitable for military applications, unlike the Seraph-class urban landspeeder or the Rebel combat speeder, also manufactured by SoroSuub.
[edit] History
The popularity of the X-34 waned considerably when SoroSuub began manufacture of the XP-38 landspeeder, a similar but sleeker model.
Luke Skywalker bought his X-34 landspeeder at Anchorhead from Jabba the Hutt.[4] He repaired it only a short time before he sold it to Wioslea.[5]
[edit] Behind the scenes
In The Phantom Menace, a green X-34 is seen in the background on Tatooine. This is the same speeder that was used in the making of A New Hope, only repainted.
Roleplaying game sources claim a top speed of 330 km/h, but the SWCCG card Luke's X-34 Landspeeder claims a top speed of 250 km/h.
- Some sources like The Official Star Wars Fact File give the speeder a length of 7.4 meters.[3] This is however too long in comparison to the driver.
Children of the Jedi calls it a "T-70".
The landspeeder used for filming was based on the Reliant Robin three-wheeler, a British car usually driven by the elderly.
Hasbro incorrectly called it the XP-34 landspeeder for their Star Wars Die-Cast TITANIUM SERIES.
[edit] Appearances
[edit] Non-canon appearances
- Old Wounds
- LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy
- LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga
- Phantom Menaces
[edit] Sources
- Star Wars toy line
- Star Wars: The Power of the Force (1995)
- Star Wars: Power of the Jedi
"Premiere Limited" - Star Wars Customizable Card Game (Card: Luke's X-34 Landspeeder)
- The Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels
- Revised Core Rulebook
- The New Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels
- The Star Wars Roleplaying Game
- Inside the Worlds of Star Wars Trilogy
- Star Wars: Behind the Magic
- Star Wars: The Action Figure Archive
- The Official Star Wars Fact File 54 (Luke Skywalker's Landspeeder)
X-34 landspeeder in the Databank
- Star Wars PocketModel TCG: Scum and Villainy
