Craft: Kurtob KRT 410C
Type: Podracer
Scale: Speeder
Skill: Repulsorlift operation: Podracers
Length: 7.66 meters meters (engines) plus pod
Crew: 1
Cargo Capacity: 5 kg
Cover: 3/4
Altitude Range: Ground – 45 meters
Maneuverability: 2D+2
Move: 227; 820 km/h
Body: 2D+2
Background: The KRT 410C was a podracer engine model produced by Kurtob prior to the Invasion of Naboo. During the Boonta Eve Classic held before that conflict, a KRT 410C was used by the crime lord Kam Nale—otherwise known as Elan Mak.
The machine was outclassed by most other racers after its discontinuation, having lower speed, loose control, and very lax traction compared to other racing machines circa 40 BBY. The KRT had semi-decent acceleration but, if the machine had one potentially redeeming factor, it was its Top-Boost threshold, which more than doubled the design’s intended limits. This meant that the 410C could potentially boast a maximum velocity approaching 820kph, but this was not advisable, as preforming at that speed could overheat the engines. Speeds over 1000 kph were recorded utilizing the KRT-410C’s overdrive “design flaw”, but this was achieved only after intense and very expensive modifications. In addition, the 410C sported retro-styled asymmetrical engine housings.