GAT-12j


Characteristics


The GAT-12j "Skipray" was a twenty-five meter long blastboat, equipped with a Class 2 hyperdrive and a navigation computer limited to four hyperspace jumps. The GAT-12j was capable of reaching speeds of 1,200 kilometers an hour in atmosphere.

It required a crew of four and was armed with an impressive array of weaponry, including three medium ion cannons, two laser cannons, a proton torpedo launcher, and a concussion missile launcher.

The GAT-12j had some improvements over the GAT-12h, ammunition bays were larger and gunnery duties were distributed more evenly.

History


The GAT-12j "Skipray" was one of the most popular version of the GAT-12 Skipray Blastboats, produced by Sienar Fleet Systems in service to the Galactic Empire.

The GAT-12j was the final version of the GAT-12h. It was in production months before the Battle of Endor and was released a few weeks after that event.

By 9 ABY the GAT-12j Skipray was the most common model in use.

Sources


  • Heir to the Empire Sourcebook
  • Planets of the Galaxy, Volume Three
  • The Star Wars Planets Collection
  • Flashpoint! Brak Sector
  • The Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels
  • The Thrawn Trilogy Sourcebook
  • Pirates & Privateers
  • The Far Orbit Project
  • The Official Star Wars Fact File129

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