B-wing/E starfighter
Production information
Manufacturer	Slayn & Korpil[1]
Model	B-wing/E assault fighter[1]
Class	Heavy assault starfighter[1]
Cost	250,000 (new)[1]
Modified by	Gial Ackbar
Technical specifications
Length	16.9 meters[2]
Maximum acceleration	2,390 G
MGLT	70 MGLT[2]
Maximum speed (atmosphere)	1,000 km/h[1] (higher speeds possible with deflector shields on)
Engine unit(s)	Quadex Kryomaster engine (1) or Slayn & Korpil JZ-5 Fusial Thrust Engine (Rated 290 KTU) (4)
Hyperdrive rating	Class 2.0[1]
Hyperdrive system	Slayn & Korpil HYd-997 hyperdrive motivator
Power plant	Vinop O2K cryogenic power cells and ionization reactor
Shielding	Sirplex Zr-41 Deflector shield generators (Rated 125 SBD)
Hull	Reinforced durasteel (Rated 60 RU)
Sensor systems	Fabritech ANv-9q sensor system with PH-5s long-range phased tachyon detection array and PK-8f short-range primary threat analysis grid
Targeting systems	Fabritech ANq 3.6 tracking computer with IN-344-B "Sightline" imaging system
Navigation system	Microaxial LpM-549 navigation computer
Avionics	Narmox HG.6w flight control avionics
Armament	Standard configuration: ArMek SW-7a light ion cannons (3) Fire-linked laser cannons (2)[1] Krupx MG9 proton torpedo launchers (2) 4 proton torpedoes each (8 total) Removable ammo magazine Additional 12 proton torpedoes
Crew	Pilot (1)[1] Gunner (1)[1]
Passengers	1 (B-wing/E2)
Cargo capacity	50 kilograms[1]
Consumables	1 week[1]
Usage
Role(s)	B-wing/E: Assault fighter B-wing/E2: Military shuttle
Era(s)	Rebellion era New Republic era
Affiliation	Alliance to Restore the Republic Alliance of Free Planets New Republic

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The B-wing/E starfighter, or B-wing Expanded, was an upgraded B-wing starfighter with an extended cabin to accommodate a gunner, in addition to a pilot.

CharacteristicsEdit

While appearing almost identical to its predecessor, the B-wing/E had a command cabin extended by 3 meters to add space for a gunnery station directly behind the pilot seat. The addition of a gunner drastically increased the kill statistics for this fighter by freeing the pilot to focus solely on flying the craft without dividing his attention between piloting and gunnery.

The B-wing/E was faster and more durable, but sacrificed maneuverability allowed by the standard B-wing. Increased shielding, speed, and its compliment of weapons made this fighter a genuine threat to Imperial ships.

HistoryEdit

The B-wing/E was designed at Shantipole Research Station, a Verpine facility deep in the Roche asteroid field. Rebel operatives foiled an attempt by Imperial spies to steal the design specs for the craft, and the craft was brought to production by Slayn & Korpil.

Admiral Gial Ackbar made use of a specially modified B-wing/E as his personal military shuttle. His craft, dubbed the B-wing/E2, was made with a wider command cabin to accommodate a single passenger seated next to the pilot seat. While traveling with Princess Leia Organa on final approach to the planet Vortex, Ackbar crashed his B-wing/E2 into the Cathedral of Winds, destroying the structure and killing over 350 native Vors in the process. It was later discovered Ackbar's fighter had been sabotaged by his chief mechanic Terpfen, an unwilling agent of Ambassador Furgan of Carida.

AppearancesEdit

• Luke Skywalker and the Shadows of Mindor
• Dark Apprentice (First appearance)

SourcesEdit

• The Jedi Academy Sourcebook
• The Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels
• Star Wars Gamer 6
• The Official Star Wars Fact File 44 (BWI1-2, B-Wing)

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