Hyena-class bomber/Legends

Hyena-class bomber The Hyena-class bomber was a droid bomber used by the CIS as a heavy ordnance craft during the Clone Wars.

Characteristics


The Hyena bomber was similar in design to the Variable Geometry Self-Propelled Battle Droid, Mark I, but had a broader fuselage and two "head" units. Underneath the second, immobile head there appeared to be a red photoreceptor protruding from the blue hull.

History
The Hyena-class bombers saw action during the Battle of Falleen, early in the Clone Wars. There, they shelled the capital, but could not penetrate the defensive shield surrounding the palace of the Falleen King.

It was also seen in use during the Battle Of Ryloth

Behind the Scenes
The Hyena droid bomber was first learned of through images of its LEGO Star Wars: The Clone Wars model due to be released in 2009.

Due to its similarity to the "Vulture Droid", and because of the CIS's habit of naming their vehicles after creatures, the Hyena Droid Bomber likely was named after a creature called a hyena. This would not be the first time the Star Wars franchise incorporated real life animals, as it also has ducks and bears  among dozens of others.