H-60 Tempest bomber/Legends

H-60 Tempest bomber The H-60 Tempest bomber was a flying wing-style bomber that was a predecessor of the B-wing starfighter.

Characteristics


H-60s were used in 15 BBY by Boba Fett, on Tammuz-an, and on Annoo. The Tempest resembled a larger version of the later B-wing starfighter, but lacked its folding wings. There was also a different engine configuration than that of the B-wing, and other design variations, including a cockpit on each end which were detachable for maintenance and repairs.

The Spiral-class assault ship shared many design characteristics with the bomber, appearing to be almost the same design apart from being bigger and flying backwards in relation to the H-60s direction of flight.

History
The H-60 was used by the Rebel Alliance, with some ships from Ord Bueri kept in reserve at their main base on Yavin IV.

Behind the scenes


As seen in Dorling Kindersley factbooks, the look of the H-60 Tempest was inspired by early concept art depicting a much sleeker B-wing starfighter, made during the production of Return of the Jedi in the early 80s.