High-Altitude Entry Transport-221

The HAET-221, or High-Altitude Entry Transport was a military dropship that was manufactured by Mekuun for use by the Republic's clone forces. The HAET-221 was 17.2 meters long, and armed with antipersonnel blasters and a larger anti-vehicle laser cannon. These short-range ships were launched from low orbit, and used positional rockets to help them reach their target destinations. Once they entered the lower atmosphere, repulsorlift units were used to propel these craft. The HAET-221 usually flies at a low altitude of several meters, although it is capable of reaching an altitude of several kilometers. Once in a planet's atmosphere, these ships are incapable of returning to space on their own.

To help them reach their landing sites, these ships were equipped with advanced targeting arrays that could quickly map a planet's surface. The mapping systems of the HAET-221 also allowed it to perform secondary missions such as patrol, search, and reconnaissance. These ships are equipped with at least one searchlight.

The HAET-221 is also referred to as the Republic assault gunboat.

HAET-221s were used as patrol craft during the occupation of Utapau after the clonetroopers turned on their Utapaun allies and subjugated the planet.

External Link

 * Star Wars databank | Republic assault gunboat