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| Scimitar Assault Bomber | |
| Production Information | |
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| Manufacturer | |
| Product Line | |
| Model |
Scimitar Assault Bomber |
| Scale |
Small Craft |
| Cost |
120,000 Credits |
| Technical Specifications | |
| Length |
8 meters |
| MGLT |
90 MGLT |
| Atmospheric Speed |
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| Maneuverability |
110 DPF |
| Hyperdrive Rating |
None (can be upgraded) |
| Shielding |
30 SBD |
| Hull |
34 RU |
| Armament |
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| Crew |
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| Minimum Crew |
1 Pilot |
| Cargo Capacity |
200 kg |
| Consumables |
2 Days |
| Other Systems |
Detachable Command Pod |
| Usage | |
| Roles |
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| Year Introduced |
After 4 ABY |
| Affiliation | |
One of the first new starfighters commissioned by the Empire after the Battle of Endor, the Scimitar Assault Bomber was developed by Captain Tomax Bren of the infamous Scimitar Assault Wing, hence the fighter's name. It has maneuverability somewhere between that of a TIE Interceptor and an X-Wing, more armament than a TIE Bomber, and the ability to fly well in an atmosphere.
It has a long, central tube for a hull, and was the first TIE-like craft to be a two-man ship. The pilot and bomber sit in the forward section of the hull, which can be jettisoned in emergencies. This forward section is situated in front of the wings, providing enhanced visibility over most TIE designs. The middle section of the hull contains the power generators, sensors, and targeting computers. The rear section contains the bomb bays and engine.
It is armed with two laser cannons and two racks of eight weapons bays that are usually armed with concussion missiles. Proton grenades and free-falling thermal detonators can also be carried for deployment via the bomb bays. The Scimitar is protected by additional hull plating and the introduction of shields.
The Scimitar bomber has been rated at speeds of 1,150 kilometers per hour in atmospheric conditions. By introducing thrust from the repulsorlift engines, speeds of 1,250 kilometers per hour can be sustained during bombing runs.
The Scimitar is different from the TIE Bomber in that it has only a single ion engine - paired with two interlocked repuslorlift engines - to propel it. This single engine is the reason why the ubiquitous “TIE” designation was not given to the Scimitar despite its similarities to other TIE series designs. Despite this, it is still considered part of the TIE series because it shares many of the same features as other TIE models.
Although intended mainly for ground assaults, the Scimitar can be easily outfitted for space-based missions.