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| Low Altitude Assault Transport | |
| Continuity: | Star Wars |
| Model: | Gunship |
| Class: | Repulsorlift |
| Manufacturer: | Rothana Heavy Engineering |
| Crew: | 1 pilot 1 co-pilot 2-4 gunners |
| Passengers: | 30 |
| Armamenet: | Antipersonnel Laser turrets (2) Composite beam laser turrets (4) Missile launchers (2) Droid busters |
| Length: | 17.4 meters |
| Width: | 17 meter wingspan |
| Complement: | Varies depending upon model |
| Cargo capacity: | 17 m³ |
| Consumables: | 8 hour sustained fuel capacity |
| 1st appearance: | Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002) |
The Low Altitude Assault Transport is a fictional aircraft featured in the Star Wars franchise. Often referred to as a LAAT, it was introduced in the second installment of the film series Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones. The LAAT ship also made key appearances in the 2005 film Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith and in the Star Wars: Clone Wars animated series. In addition, the LAAT has been featured in numerous novels, comic books and video games and has been released as both an action figure accessory toy and a LEGO set.
Description[]
- The LAAT's were installed with inertial compensators, which allowed troops the ability to stand stationary in the open transport bays even under harsh environmental or combat conditions. [1]
Models[]
There were a number of LAAT models used during the Clone Wars, each one possessing unique traits and serving a different function
- Low Altitude Assault Transport/infantry
- Low Altitude Assault Transport/carrier
- Low Altitude Assault Transport/stealth
- Low Altitude Assault Transport/vehicle
History[]
The LAAT series of combat aircraft was used by Grand Army of the Republic during the Clone Wars. They were first deployed during the Battle of Geonosis to transport clone trooper units to the planet's surface and provide air support to the Jedi commanders leading the charge.
Notes & Trivia[]
See also[]
Media
The World of Star Wars
Star Wars miscellaneous
External Links[]
Appearances[]
Star Wars: Clone Wars
Star Wars: The Clone Wars