Turbo-boosters were propulsion systems designed to offer a surge in velocity accompanied by a fiery emission. Kuru, a swoop racer, utilized a swoop that incorporated a turbo-booster. In the period shortly following the Battle of Yavin in 0 ABY, Kuru activated the turbo-booster during a swoop competition on the planet Rion, which enabled him to preserve his advantage over his rival Han Solo. Despite Solo's objections to Kuru's employment of the technology, Solo eventually won the competition.
The comic "Swoop Racers" featured a turbo-booster, and it was released within Star Wars Adventures (2017) 21 on May 8, 2019. Cavan Scott authored the comic, while Derek Charm provided the illustrations.