LAAT/uni Gunship

The LAAT/uni Gunship, or New Republic Gunship, was a modernized version of the old Republic Gunships used in the original Clone Wars. The LAAT/uni was able to perform the functions of a standard Low Altitude Assault Transport and a Carrier Gunship. In that way, the gunship could drop off vehicles, such as the AT-TE II models that were abolished after the original Clone Wars because separate Carrier Gunships had to be built.

Details
The LAAT/uni was slightly more square than the original LAAT, though more aerodynamic at the front. The continuous laser mounted turrets on the craft were equipped with mechanisms that could move the turrets subtly below the cabin or across the side. The mechanism was able to use an emergency cutoff to disable itself if it is damaged in battle.

The top of the LAAT/uni was more covered and better armored than the original LAATs, leaving the missiles unexposed to the harsh battlegrounds until they were launched. The craft could carry a full armament of 125 homing concussion missiles, and 5 could be launched at a time with the assorted launchers.

The engines were durable and powerful, but only barely enough to carry a heavy duty AT-TE or any of its RHE Independent successors. The engines generated much lift and not so much lateral thrust, but an LAAT/uni could still maneuver and accelerate remarkably when not burdened with a tank.

Because the LAAT/uni's cockpit was made to be more aerodynamic, and the craft to be less vertically gross, the second cockpit was taken off of the LAAT/uni and was integrated laterally into the lower cockpit. The overall result was a wider, bulkier, better armed, and more agile aircraft, suited for its era.

Behind the Scenes

 * The LAAT/uni was created so the author wouldn't have to create articles on the improved gunship and carrier.
 * The LAAT/uni was created by C3PO the Dragon Slayer.