They also carried V-1 thermal detonators. It also had a better cooling capacity so it could continue firing for a long period of time without overheating. They were also equipped with the DC-17 commando pistol, which was very powerful and accurate, especially for its size. Jet troopers were issued Merr-Sonn electromagnetic pulse launchers. The agility of the flying jet trooper made him difficult to hit and could ambush their enemies from behind.
Jet troopers utilized their limited flight jetpacks to rapidly cover great distances and gain aerial advantage over their enemies. A Phase II jet trooper of the 501st Legion.Ĭlone jet troopers were part of the Grand Army of the Republic.