A clone jet trooper wearing the backpack
The winged jet backpack was a variation of jetpack worn by clone sky troopers during the Clone Wars. The model was equipped with wings that extended before flight and was armed with two missile launchers.[1] The wings were emblazoned with two Galactic Roundels.[2]
Sources
Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith toy line (Deluxe Figure: Clone Trooper (Firing Jet Backpack!)) (backup link) (First identified as winged jet backpack)
LEGO Star Wars (Set: 7261 Clone Turbo Tank) (First mentioned)
"Guide to the Grand Army of the Republic" — Star Wars Insider 84- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia, Vol. III, p. 161 ("sky trooper")
Star Wars: The Clone Wars toy line (Pack: 212th Attack Battalion Clone Troopers And Jet Backpacks) (backup link)
Notes and references
- ↑ The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia, Vol. III, p. 161 ("sky trooper")
- ↑
"Guide to the Grand Army of the Republic" — Star Wars Insider 84