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Lambda-class shuttle
Production information
Class Lambda-class T-4a shuttle
Technical specifications
Length 20 meters
Maximum acceleration 1,400 G
Maximum speed (space) 50 MGLT
Maximum speed (atmosphere) 850 km/h
Engine unit(s) SFS-204 ion engines (2) or SFS Z-Rk5 ion engines (2)
Hyperdrive rating
  • Class 1
  • Backup Class 10
  • Hyperdrive system SFS S/ig-37 hyperdrive
    Shielding Multiple shield generators (Rated 100 SBD)
    Hull Reinforced durasteel/carbon fiber hull (Rated 66 RU)
    Armament
  • Steerable forward twin Taim & Bak KX5 laser cannons (2)
  • Taim & Bak GA-60s twin laser cannons (2)
  • Aft retractable ArMek R-T0 twin blaster cannon (1)
  • Complement Detachable cockpit serves as escape pod
    Crew
  • Pilot (1)
  • Co-pilot (1)
  • Navigator (1)
  • Gunner (1)
  • Communications officer (1)
  • Engineer (1)
  • Minimum crew 1
    Passengers 10 to 20 passengers
    Cargo capacity 80 metric tons (without passengers)
    Consumables 2 months
    Other systems
  • HoloNet Transceiver (in some Imperial VIP models)
  • Personnel tractor beam (equipped when used as a rescue craft)
  • Usage
    Role(s)
  • Personnel shuttle
  • Troop transport
  • Defense forces
  • Escape vessel
  • The Lambda-class T-4a shuttle was a standard light utility craft in common use throughout the Imperial military as a transport for troops and high-ranking individuals.

    History

    The Lambda-class shuttle was based on a tri-wing design with a central stationary wing flanked by a pair of folding wings. When in flight position, the wing configuration resembled an inverted Y. When landing, the lower wings folded upwards.

    The Lambda was designed as both a cargo and troop transport and could carry 80 tons or 20 soldiers. It had a crew of six: a pilot, co-pilot, navigator, communications officer, gunner, and engineer. A shuttle could be piloted by a skeleton crew consisting of a single officer during emergencies. It was also equipped with a Class 1 hyperdrive since its mission profile involved traveling across the galaxy.

    The Lambda was reasonably well-armed, with three double blaster cannons (one rear-mounted) and two double laser cannons. The military version built by Cygnus Spaceworks was armed with ten laser cannons. It was also protected by a powerful deflector shield, which was powered by multiple generators. A Lambda was covered by a heavily reinforced hull capable of deflecting laser fire. The shuttle class was so well armed that it was able to travel across the galaxy without an escort, thus making it suitable for covert operations.

    In an emergency the cockpit could be jettisoned from the main body and travel a short distance under sublight speed. The lifeboat did not have enough space for all passengers when the shuttle had its full complement and therefore priority was given to the most senior officers onboard.


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    Behind the Scenes

    Lambda shuttles were erroneously referred to as "Tyderian class" in some sources, a misunderstanding originating from the shuttle Tydirium.

    The name Lambda comes from the Greek letter (uppercase Λ, lowercase λ) whose lowercase form resembles the general arrangement of the shuttle's wings. The designation of this shuttle type as Lambda-class dates back to the novelization of Return of the Jedi (1983), and was picked up by contributors to West End Games when that company began writing material about the shuttle.


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