Orion-style ion sublight engine

The Orion-style sublight engine was an older form of ion drive. It emitted a great deal of radiation and engine backblast, requiring sturdy pits to facilitate landing. Most modern ships are equipped with the more efficient Hoersch-Kessel ion drive.
==Sources==
*Galaxy Guide 7: Mos Eisley
*Galaxy Guide 1: A New Hope, Second Edition
==Notes and references==
Category:Ion engines