Specs on the Millennium Falcon

Modifications by Han Solo and Lando Calrissian gave the old cargo ship the Millennium Flacon the ability to do battle in space.

The Millennium Falcon, Han Solo's ship in the original Star Wars series, is a cultural icon among fans. Solo, portrayed by Harrison Ford, mans the upgraded cargo ship throughout the series, along with first mate Chewbacca. The Millennium Falcon plays a critical role in several great battles between the Empire and the Rebel Alliance, and is a favorite for its humble appearance and underdog-makes-good victories. The Millennium Falcon is a modified YT-1300 light freighter ship, designed for small cargo runs. After acquiring the ship from Lando Calrissian, who had tweaked it for his own smuggling operations, Solo made numerous adjustments to the engine, giving the ship speed and shielding abilities far beyond what its appearance would suggest.

Speed

Solo upgraded the Millennium Falcon's engines to a Class 0.5 hyperdrive, giving him twice the speed of the Empire's ships. With a stripped-down design, the Millenium can engage hyperdrive in as little as three minutes, thanks also to a Quadex power core, also not standard on a YT-1300.

Shielding

The Falcon was outfitted with "duralloy plating" to protect the hull, and armor plating on the docking arm at the starboard side. Solo stole shield technology from shipyards to give the Millennium Falcon battle-grade protection. The Kuat Drive Yards, Novaldex and Nordoxicon let the ship hold strong against weapons that would decimate a normal YT-1300.

Sensors

Advanced sensor suites are incorporated into the Millennium Falcon's back sensor dish, giving the ship a detailed view of its immediate and long-range surroundings. Solo also added sensor jammers to hide the ship during battle.

Armament

Prior to Solo taking ownership, Calrissian replaced the YT-1300's standard mandible mounted blasters with Corellian Engineering Corporation AG-2G quad laser cannons. Solo enhanced the Millennium Falcon's armament further when he added additional powercyclers, high-volume gas feeds and laser actuators.

References

• Star Wars: Databank, Millennium Falcon
• Millennium Flacon

Resources

• Han Solo's Millennium Falcon Sales Pitch (YouTube)