Storm IV Twin-Pod cloud car/Legends

The Storm IV Twin-Pod Cloud Car was an atmospheric vehicle designed and manufactured by Bespin Motors on Bespin's Cloud City.

The body of this craft consisted of two main pods connected by a block that housed the ion engine and repulsorlift systems. Each pod had one cockpit and a modular weapon emplacement. The pilot sat in the port pod, while the gunner sat in the starboard pod. The weapon emplacements normally held blaster cannons, as the relatively small power generator could not support larger weapons.

Although not outfitted for advanced life support, this vehicle did have cockpits pressurized for high-altitude flight, and it was able to achieve low orbit using its repulsorlifts. Thrust was provided by a miniature Quadex Kyromaster dual ion engine system. Much of the engine area was exposed to reduce engine heat and allow for maximum air-cooling. As it was designed solely for atmospheric flight, the vehicle also had a system of flaps, jets, vanes, and rudders to improve control.

The Storm IV was originally employed by the Bespin Wing Guard, who were responsible for the security of Cloud City. Eventually they were used on other worlds, such as Taloraan.

Appearances

 * Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
 * Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
 * Star Wars: Rogue Squadron
 * Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast
 * Star Wars Battlefront