Pronunciation: [lˈɑːt] (IPA) 
In Dutch, "laat" means "late" in English. The spelling of "laat" is /lɑt/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first sound of the word, /l/, is formed by touching the tip of your tongue to the back of your teeth. The second sound, /ɑ/, is an open back unrounded vowel, similar to the "a" in "father". The final sound, /t/, is a voiceless alveolar stop, formed by stopping the airflow with the tongue and releasing it with a sharp sound.
LAAT is an acronym that stands for "Low Altitude Assault Transport," and it refers to a fictional type of military vehicle found in the Star Wars universe. More specifically, the term denotes a class of repulsorlift gunships utilized by the Grand Army of the Republic during the Clone Wars era.
A LAAT is a versatile and heavily armed airspeeder designed for transporting troops, carrying out search and rescue missions, and providing combat support in terrestrial environments. With its hovering capabilities, the LAAT is capable of operating at low altitudes, making it particularly effective in urban areas or dense jungles. It possesses a sturdy and durable design, incorporating various weapon systems that enable it to provide air-to-air and air-to-ground fire support. Some variants of the LAAT are equipped with heavy lasers, concussion missile launchers, and blaster cannons to suppress or eliminate enemy threats.
These gunships also boast an impressive troop-carrying capacity, accommodating a substantial number of clone troopers or other personnel, which can be swiftly deployed into combat zones. Additionally, LAATs can function as medevac vehicles, equipped with medical bays and capable of retrieving and transporting wounded soldiers away from the front lines for medical attention.
Overall, the LAAT serves as an invaluable asset for the Republic Army, exemplifying the combination of air superiority, rapid deployment, and offensive capabilities that make it an indispensable asset in the ever-evolving galactic conflict between the forces of good and evil.
