Sheathipede-class transport shuttle
The Sheathipede-class transport shuttle, also known as the Sheathipede-class shuttle and as the Neimoidian escort shuttle, was a short-range transport used by the Trade Federation and the Confederacy of Independent Systems. A larger version of the shuttle also existed.
A product of Haor Chall Engineering Corporation, the Sheathipede-class was a transport shuttle with a curved hull and pincer-like landing gears, which lowered from the ship's rounded belly, and the shuttle's shape roughly resembled the Neimoidian soldier beetle. At a length of 14.4 meters, the shuttle was powered by two engines and featured an egress hatchway at the rear. Some models replaced the cockpit with an expanded passenger cabin, and were flown by automatic pilots.
Technical Specifications:
- Length: 14.4 meters
- Max. atmospheric speed: 880 kph
- Hyperdrive rating: Class 1
