TX-130 Fighter Tank

"**TX-130 Fighter Tank**" can refer to 2 similar vehicles:

* TX-130 Saber-class fighter tank
* TX-130T fighter tank

The **TX-130 *Saber*-class fighter tank**, otherwise known as the **IFT-X** or **Republic fighter tank**, was a maneuverable, fast-attack tank used by the Jedi Order and their clone forces during the Clone Wars.

## Contents

[hide]#Features

1. History
2. Behind the scenes
3. Appearances
	1. Non-canon appearances
4. Sources
5. Notes and references

## Features

[1]

A cut-away view of a TX-130.

The TX-130 *Saber*-class fighter tank was equipped with twin laser cannons and a large payload of concussion missiles. Some models had a beam cannon turret on top. With a limited speed boost, Jedi pilots could remove themselves from tight combat situations, and then use the TX-130S's powerful optical zoom on the main turret to eliminate vehicles and personnel from a safe distance.Some were also equipped with an on-board R2 unit. The repulsorlift tank 's armor was light enough to maintain its maneuverability, allowing the fighter tank to be used in an anti-vehicle and infantry support role.

Constructed by Rothana Heavy Engineering, the TX-130 was 8.2 meters in length with a top speed of 320 kilometers per hour. It had room for 2 passengers, 750 kilograms of cargo, and supplies for one day. It carried 2 Exo-Shell 3 Shield Projectors.[*source?*]

The top turret of the tank had an open-cockpit for the gunner, while the tank's rear door was also a weak spot, and if any heavy weaponry landed a hit there, the damage would be more severe than any other section of the vehicle.

## History

[2]

The wreck of a *Saber*-class tank during the Siege of Saleucami.

The TX-130S was sometimes referred to as the "Jedi starfighter of the ground." During the Clone Wars, the versatile fighter tank saw action on planetssuch as Geonosis, Rhen Var, Raxus Prime, Thule,and Saleucami. Many notable Jedi piloted fighter tanks during the Clone Wars, including Mace Windu, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, Luminara Unduli, and Ki-Adi-Mundi who used the Force and superior skills to get the best out of these maneuverable craft. In the hands of these Jedi, these tanks proved a match for many Separatist armored vehicles.

The tank was phased out of service shortly after the proclamation of the Galactic Empire, and was replaced by stronger variants, such as the TX-130T fighter tankand the 2-M *Saber*-class repulsor tank. However, production continued in secret, with several hundred models being sold to the Rebel Alliance.

These vehicles were used by Rebel forces during the Battle of Turak IV.

## Behind the scenes

Though one of the usable vehicles in *Star Wars: The Clone Wars* video game, the TX-130 first appeared in the young readers book *Boba Fett: Crossfire.*

## Appearances

* *Star Wars: Battlefront*
* *Boba Fett: Crossfire* (First appearance)
* *Star Wars: Battlefront II*
* *Star Wars: The Clone Wars* game
* *Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron*
* [3] *Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures* – "Galactic Forces"
* [4] *Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures* – "Housing furniture"
* *Star Wars: Republic: Siege of Saleucami*
* *Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith* novel
* *Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron*

### Non-canon appearances

* *Always count your clones before take-off*

The **TX-130T fighter tank**, also known as the **IFT-T**, was a repulsorlift combat assault tank manufactured by Rothana Heavy Engineering.

## Contents

[hide]#Description

1. History
2. Behind the scenes
3. Appearances
4. Sources
5. Notes and references

## Description

[5]

Size comparison of an HAVw A6 Juggernaut, Chariot LAV and a TX-130T.

The 8.2 meter-long TX-130T was an upgraded version of the TX-130 *Saber*-class fighter tankrepulsorcraft employed during the Clone Wars,equipped with added shielding and protection. It was 3.05 meters wide and 2.3 meters high. The craft had a limited repulse boost, which propelled it to 321 km/h,[*source?*] faster than its speed of 193 km/hour, making it fast and agile. It was crewed by a pilot and gunner. It was also categorized as the IFT-T. The tank had a capacity of 100 kilograms of cargo, carried supplies for one day of operation, and had room for up to five passengers.

It was armed with a single top-mounted beam cannon turret, two heavy laser cannons on either side of the cockpit, and a pair of computer-guided missile launchers along the hull. The launchers fired thermal detonators or concussion missiles, with a payload of eight missiles. The top cannon's gunner lacked shielding around most of his body, allowing enemy snipers to easily target a stationary vehicle and kill the gunner. The TX-130T was used to support infantry assaults and was also used in an anti-armor role. It also saw use as a fast raider or as a scout. One cost 42,000 credits new, and 34,000 credits used.

## History

[6]

Two TX-130Ts during the Battle of New Plympto.

The first units were deployed towards the end of the Clone Wars in 19 BBY, but the tank model would be best known for its use by the Galactic Empirebefore and during the Galactic Civil War. The tank saw action on various planets and battlefields such as Mygeeto, Kashyyyk, Naboo, and Yavin 4. When All Terrain Armored Transports were present in battle, the tank escorted the larger walkers. Imperial Military planners attempted to remove the TX-130T from service during the rise of the Empire, but few other models had proven as useful in rooting out insurgents.

These vehicles were used by Rebel forces during the Battle of Turak IV.

## Behind the scenes

The TX-130T first appeared in the Star Wars: the Clone Wars video game, and in the *Battlefront* video game series as an Imperial vehicle. It was a re-skinned Republic TX-130S. The tank has since appeared in the *Star Wars: Dark Times: The Path to Nowhere* comic story arc.

## Appearances

* *Star Wars: Battlefront* (First appearance)
* *Star Wars: Battlefront II*
* *Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron*
* *Star Wars: Dark Times: The Path to Nowhere*
* *Star Wars: Purge: The Tyrant's Fist, Part 1*
* *Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron*
* *Star Wars: Imperial Ace*