We know Solo made some "special modifications" to the Millennium Falcon, but how much faster does it go compared to an (original, "off the shelf") YT-1300?
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1About 3000 yots faster.– BroklyniteCommented Mar 27, 2017 at 20:23
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1Less than 12 parsecs?– suchiuomizuCommented Mar 27, 2017 at 22:29
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The Starlog Technical Journal (Part 1) indicates that the stock YT-1300 only had a standard light-speed plus point one hyperdrive as opposed to the souped-up "light-speed plus point five hyperdrive" that Han boasts of in Star Wars: A New Hope. Quite what the speed differential actually is isn't explained in any great detail.
The Millennium Falcon's power, propulsion and computer network arrangements require a constant maintenance schedule that keeps her repair and adjustment time at a level nearly twice the ship's flying time. Solo regards the trade-off as well worth it, for more than once his life has been saved by his ship's speed and extreme manoeuvrability. A beefed-up hyperdrive system is at the core of the Falcon's increased speed, which is well above the light-speed plus point one capability of the standard Corellian YT-1300. Four fuel slug tanks in the ship's power core give her an increased range, even at extreme speeds and engine temperatures. While repairs to her various systems must usually be performed each time the ship lands, she refuels at an average rate of only once per month.
The Millennium Falcon Owner's Workshop Manual factbook offers the following comparison.
"Stock" Model - Max speed (atmospheric) = 500mph
Falcon - Max speed (atmospheric) = 650mph
answered Mar 27, 2017 at 20:08
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The second point is supported in "Star Wars: Absolutely Everything you need to know" Commented Mar 27, 2017 at 20:18
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1@Edlothiad - Actually it's a little more accurate. It says 652 MPH. Close enough though...– ValorumCommented Mar 27, 2017 at 20:23
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I've never heard of a "light-speed plus point one" hyperdrive before, does that still jive with the more recent 'class 2 hyperdrive' listed in your second source? Commented Mar 27, 2017 at 20:33
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@DaaaahWhoosh - There's no specific speeds given for hyperspace travel. .1 is quite fast, .5 is very much faster.– ValorumCommented Mar 27, 2017 at 20:39
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1@Nat - Lower is better, yes. Apparently only military ships have anything less than a class 1 since lower numbers are illegal. However, a "plus point one" is apparently less fast than a "plus point five". If you're looking for consistency, you might prefer a different sci-fi film series :-)– ValorumCommented Mar 28, 2017 at 19:15