T-47 airspeeder/Legends

The Incom T-47 airspeeder was a civilian airspeeder that became famous during the Galactic Civil War for its military use by the Alliance to Restore the Republic.

Characteristics
The T-47 was an atmospheric vehicle designed for industrial use for cargo handling. Its cockpit featured positions for a forward-facing pilot and a rear-facing cargo manager. The cargo manager used the airspeeder's magnetic harpoon and tow cable to control repulsorlift cargo modules.

History


The T-47 was modified by the Rebel Alliance into a patrol and combat craft, becoming commonly known as the snowspeeder, especially after its extensive use at Echo Base on Hoth.

The Rebel Alliance had used the T-47 airspeeder for reconnaissance on Dantooine and other planets. When the Rebels moved to Hoth, the airspeeder required modifications to function for extended periods in the extremely cold climate. Heaters were added near the drive units, and de-icing nozzles were added to prevent icing on control surfaces. Rebel technicians also scavenged Y-wing parts, including armor plates, control surfaces, and refitted cockpit modules for the snowspeeder.

The Rebels armed the craft with dual laser cannons and converted the cargo manager into a gunner. Computerized targeting systems and displays were used by the gunner to control the lasers and harpoon gun. However, the pilot could take control of weapons if needed. Since the speeder lacked shields, armor plating was added to the hull. Advanced power plant and repulsorlift engines were installed to compensate for the added weight of armor and weapons. Its small size, maneuverability and speed allowed the ship to dodge enemy blasts.



In addition to cold environments, T-47s were modified by Alliance forces for use in several different climates. The swampspeeder version included flotation gear and water-tight seals. The sandspeeder was equipped with advanced filters to keep out sand, engine cooling units, and long-range radar for navigating sandstorms. The skyspeeder had a pressurized cockpit and more powerful repulsorlifts for higher altitudes, and was used in patrolling the Rebel's base on Arbra.

During the Battle of Hoth in 3 ABY, snowspeeders delayed the advancing Imperial forces, providing extra time to evacuate Rebels from Echo Base. The snowspeeders blasters were ineffective against the armored AT-AT walkers. The tow cables were then used to tie up the legs of AT-ATs causing at least one to crash to the ground. Despite this, many&mdash;if not most&mdash;of the speeders that participated in the battle were damaged or destroyed.

Appearances



 * Star Wars: Empire at War
 * Forces of Corruption
 * Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds
 * A Valentine Story
 * Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
 * Entrenched
 * LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy
 * Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire
 * Marvel Star Wars 56: Coffin in the Clouds
 * Star Wars: Rogue Squadron
 * Star Wars: Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader
 * Star Wars: Rogue Squadron III: Rebel Strike
 * Star Wars: Battlefront
 * Star Wars: Battlefront II
 * Star Wars: Demolition
 * X-wing: Rogue Squadron
 * Planet of Twilight