AV-7 Antivehicle Cannon

The AV-7 Antivehicle Cannon, also called Republic Artillery Gun or Clone Artillery Cannon, was a repulsorlift self-propelled artillery unit used by the Galactic Republic during the Clone Wars.

Characteristics


The vehicle could be operated by one clone trooper in a seat on the side of the gun, and had a chamber for refilling shells to the side of the lower chassis.

These cannons were much larger than an AT-TE.

The vehicle would float until it reached a suitable firing position and then entrench itself on the ground, using four metallic feet for support.

One could take out about four tanks and four battle droids in one shot.

History
Republic Artillery Guns were used during the Battle of Christophsis where they countered the Confederacy's AATs and titanic Tri-droids. The Separatists erected an energy field which prevented the clone troopers from using the cannons, but Anakin Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano disabled it, allowing the cannons to help swing the outcome of the battle. They were the only thing that Gave the Republic victory. Only four Republic Artillery guns, a few clones and Some AT-TEs scored the Republic victory.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: The Clone Wars novel
 * Star Wars: The Clone Wars film
 * The Clone Wars: Transfer
 * The Clone Wars: Transfer