Most clone trooper armors went through two phases. However, the clone pilot armor was shown to have gone through three.
Phase 1:
Phase 2:
Why is it that they go through three phases? An in-universe and out-of-universe answer would be appreciated.
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Sign up to join this communityMost clone trooper armors went through two phases. However, the clone pilot armor was shown to have gone through three.
Phase 1:
Phase 2:
Why is it that they go through three phases? An in-universe and out-of-universe answer would be appreciated.
Both Helmet 2 and helmet 3 were introduced with the phase 2 armour.
The "Closed" style (#2) was used for ships (such as the V-wing) that lacked life support systems, hence, their face was completely covered to protect them from the elements and to provide oxygen.
The "Open" style (#3) was used for ships that DID have life support systems. The pilot could breathe freely inside the cockpit, thus not needing any more than a visor.
The Helmets used by X-wing pilots and Tie Pilots match this: The X-wing had life support systems, but the Tie did not.
while there is no out of universe explanation, I can think of at least a couple reasons: