O Diário técnico do Starlog (Parte 1) indica que a ação YT-1300 tinha apenas uma luz padrão - velocidade mais um ponto hyperdrive ao contrário do hyperdrive "light-speed plus point cinco " que Han se orgulha em Star Wars: A New Hope. O que a velocidade diferencial realmente não é explicada em grande detalhe.
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.
O Manual de Oficina do Proprietário do Millennium Falcon oferece a seguinte comparação.
Modelo "Stock" - Velocidade máxima (atmosférica) = 500 mph
Falcon - Velocidade máxima (atmosférica) = 650 mph
