The TaggeCo Air-2 racing swoop was widely employed by speedsters throughout the galaxy. It's design had been copied by dozens of other corporations, including the famous SoroSuub Corporation.
Characteristics
Air-2 swoop in Mos Eisley
At 1.9 to 2.4 meters long, the Air-2 could achieve speeds of 600 kilometers per hour and heights upward of 1,000 meters. Because of its smaller size along with the powerful repulsorlift engines, it is not so easily piloted. There are controls at the handlebars as well as knee and foot pedals—on top of which the pilot must shift his weight for most maneuvers.
History
Designed by TaggeCo during the Clone Wars, Air-2 saw huge sales during the first few decades of production. With podracing outlawed, swoop racing replaced it and Air-2 was perfect for sport flying. It was also popular with members of swoop gangs on various planets.[1]
One notable use of an Air-2 swoop was when Han Solo used it to outrace slavers on Bonadan.
Appearances
- Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan: Last Stand on Ord Mantell 1
- "Jigsaw: Cloak and Vibroblade" – Living Force campaign
- Han Solo's Revenge (First appearance)
- Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope (Special Edition/DVD)
- Star Wars Galaxies (post-NGE)
- Tempest Feud
Sources
Air-2 swoop schematics.
- The Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels
Star Wars Customizable Card Game — Special Edition Limited Card: Air-2 Racing Swoop (backup link)- The Essential Chronology (Picture only)
- "Special Ops: The Vehicle Ace" — Star Wars Gamer 7
- Arms & Equipment Guide Extras! on Wizards.com (original site is defunct) (as Air-2 swoop)
- Arms & Equipment Guide
- The Official Star Wars Fact File 66 SWO 3-4: Swoop Bikes
- The New Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels
- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
- Rebellion Era Campaign Guide
- Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game — The Shadow Syndicate Card: Air-2 Racing Swoop (backup link)
- Friday Feature – Getting Around In Star Wars Galaxies on the official Star Wars Galaxies website (original site is defunct)
