KRT 410C

The KRT 410C was a podracer model produced by Kurtob prior to the Invasion of Naboo. During the Boonta Eve Classic held before that conflict, a KRT 410C was piloted by the assassin Kam Nale&mdash;otherwise known as Elan Mak.

Just prior to the Invasion of Naboo this model was notorious for its lackluster performance, despite being well suited for advanced pilots during its original production, but that was some 40 years before the Boonta Eve Classic of young Anakin's fame. The machine was outclassed by most other racers after its discontinuation, having low speed, loose control, and very lax traction. The KRT had semi-decent acceleration but if the machine had one potentially redeeming factor, it was its Top-Boost threshold, more than double the design's intended limits. This meant the 410C could potentially max-out around 820kph, stock, but this was as they say "only with a strong gust of wind going behind it" and tended to overheat the engines. In addition, the 410C sports retro asymmetrical engine housings, plus the bulky diagnostic computer mounted on the right side of the driver's compartment. Although few pilots hold the 410C in high esteem, there are small circles of enthusiasts who praise its unusual combination of loose handling and superior overdrive capabilities. In obscure instances these traits can prove to be a winning combination for seasoned pilots. Nale however finished fifth in the Boonta Eve Classic podrace.

Appearances

 * Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
 * Star Wars Republic: Emissaries to Malastare