A clone jet trooper wearing the backpack
During the Clone Wars, clone sky troopers utilized a jetpack variant known as the winged jet backpack. This particular model included wings that would extend before taking flight. It also featured a pair of missile launchers. The Galactic Roundels were prominently displayed on each wing.
- The first mention occurred in LEGO Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith (Set: 7261 Clone Turbo Tank).
- " Guide to the Grand Army of the Republic " was featured in Star Wars Insider 84.
- The Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith toy line (Pack: Clone Trooper (Firing Jet Backpack!)) (backup link) was the first to identify it as the winged jet backpack, as produced by .
- See page 161 ("sky trooper") of The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia , Vol. III.
- The Star Wars: The Clone Wars toy line (Pack: 212th Attack Battalion Clone Troopers And Jet Backpacks) (backup link) was another product from .