Its weapon systems were groundbreaking when the starfighter was originally introduced, making the V-19 an important and iconic part of the Grand Army of the Republic. The repulsorlift engines included in the V-19 design also granted it the ability of vertical takeoff, increasing the starfighters versatility.Īnother notable aspect of the Torrent was its missile launchers, capable of acquiring targets completely independent of the pilot. Some of the more noteworthy examples include the Eta-2 interceptor and iconic T-65 X-wing.
The V-19 Torrent is also considered to have helped pioneer the S-foil design concept, which gave it unparalleled maneuverability compared to other contemporary fighters, and has been adopted by many starfighters since the Clone Wars. It is unknown if any of the early V-19 starfighters without a hyperdrive survived the Clone Wars. From that point on, all newly constructed V-19 starfighters include a hyperdrive, while some of those already in service were either retrofitted with one or modified for use with a hyperspace ring. When the Republic discovered a need for a starfighter capable of escort missions, the V-19 was rapidly converted to fit into the role. Introduced in the final years of the Galactic Republic, the V-19 Torrent starfighter served as a short range assault fighter.
