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| V-19 Torrent Starfighter | |
| Production Information | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Model |
V-19 Torrent |
| Scale |
Small Craft |
| Cost |
100,000 Credits |
| Technical Specifications | |
| Length |
6 meters |
| Width |
26 meters |
| Height |
9 meters (in flight) |
| Maximum Acceleration |
17 MGLT/s |
| MGLT |
89 MGLT |
| Atmospheric Speed |
1,150 kph |
| Hyperdrive Rating |
Class 1 |
| Shielding |
25 SBD |
| Hull |
19 RU |
| Armament |
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| Crew |
1 Pilot |
| Usage | |
| Roles |
Space Superiority |
| Year Introduced |
22 BBY |
| Affiliation |
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The V-19 Torrent Starfighter is an assault fighter with exceptional speed and maneuverability that was used primarily by the Galactic Republic during the Clone Wars. It has since fallen into the hands of independent governments and other organizations. Hoersch-Kessel Drive has also acquired the rights to sell them.
The V-19 is unique in that it has two pairs of folding airfoils that gave the ship added maneuverability and provides pilots with easy access to the cockpit's sliding canopy. The lower, hinged airfoils are coupled with enhanced repulsorlift engines that make the V-19 an exceptional vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) fighter. Its armament consists of two blaster cannons (one on each wingtip) and two concussion missile launchers. Initially designed as a short-range fighter, Republic technicians later added a Class 1 hyperdrive to equip the vessel for escort missions.
Although a successful design, the V-19 would later be largely replaced by the ARC-170 Aggressive ReConnaisance Starfighter.