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BTL-S3 Y-wing starfighter
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| BTL-S3 Y-wing starfighter | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | |
| Product line | |
| Model |
BTL-S3 Y-wing starfighter |
| Class |
Assault starfighter |
| Cost |
135,000 (new), 65,000 (used)[1] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Length |
16 meters[1] |
| Maximum acceleration |
2,700 G |
| Maximum speed (atmosphere) |
1000 km/h[1] |
| Engine unit(s) |
2 Koensayr R200 ion jet engines (rated 250 KTU) |
| Hyperdrive rating |
Class 1.0 |
| Hyperdrive system |
Koensayr R300-H hyperdrive motivator |
| Power plant |
Novaldex power generator; Thiodyne 03-R cryogenic power cells and ionization reactor |
| Shielding | |
| Hull | |
| Sensor systems |
Fabritech ANs-5d sensor unit with PA-9r long range phased tachyon detection array and PG-7u short range primary threat analysis grid |
| Targeting systems |
Fabritech ANc 2.7 tracking computer with SI 5g7 "Quickscan" imaging system |
| Avionics | |
| Armament |
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| Escape craft |
0 |
| Crew |
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| Passengers |
None |
| Cargo capacity |
110 kilograms[1] |
| Consumables |
1 week[1] |
| Other systems |
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| Usage | |
| Role(s) | |
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| Affiliation | |
The BTL-S3 Y-wing starfighter was a variant configuration of the BTL Y-wing starfighter. It was used primarily by the Alliance to Restore the Republic.
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Characteristics
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The BTL-S3 was the most common Y-wing configuration.[2] A two-man strike starfighter, the first crew member piloted the craft, while the second acted as a gunner and controlled the two swivel-mounted ion cannons, located right on top of the cockpit.[3][1]
Many Y-wings of this variant were modified with defensive rapid-fire blaster turrets replacing the ion cannon turret, and particle cannons instead of the dual laser cannons on the nose.[4] These Y-wings were used as heavy capital ship destroyers, and were eventually phased out by the new B-wing starfighters.
HistoryEdit
Luke Skywalker used this variant on his mission to Panna in 0 ABY,[5] as did Princess Leia Organa and C-3PO on their journey to the Circarpous system.[6]
The Deretta Destroyers, a mixed starfighter squadron of the Alliance to Restore the Republic, consisted of several BTL-S3s. Rebel pilot Tenk Lenso proved his skill as a gunner in the rear of a BTL-S3 while serving with the Destroyers.[7]
Several of the BTL-S3s were stationed at Echo Base on the planet Hoth in 3 ABY. They assisted the base's T-65 X-wing starfighters in the evacuation of numerous GR-75 medium transports through the Imperial blockade of the planet. Rogue Squadron members Derek Klivian and Wes Janson escorted the transport Thon's Orchard to safety using a BTL-S3.[7]
During the period after the Battle of Endor, Aggressor Wing's New Republic BTL-S3 Y-wing starfighters commanded by Colonel Horton Salm participated in the Battle of Brentaal IV,[8] and later rescued Rogue Squadron during the First Battle of Ciutric IV.[9]
AppearancesEdit
- Star Wars: Battlefront
- Star Wars: Battlefront II
- Star Wars Missions 2: Escape from Thyferra
- The Story of the Faithful Wookiee (First pictured)
- Splinter of the Mind's Eye (First appearance)
- Splinter of the Mind's Eye 1
"Crimson Bounty"—Star Wars Adventure Journal 14
- Star Wars 68: The Search Begins
- Star Wars 69: Death in the City of Bone (Appears in flashback(s))
- Lucky
- X-wing Rogue Squadron: In the Empire's Service
- "One of a Kind"—Star Wars Adventure Journal 5
SourcesEdit
- Rebel Alliance Sourcebook
- Galaxy Guide 3: The Empire Strikes Back
- The Thrawn Trilogy Sourcebook
- The Secrets of Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire
- The Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels
- Star Wars Gamemaster Screen, Revised
- Star Wars Trilogy Sourcebook - Special Edition
- Star Wars: Incredible Cross-Sections
- The Official Star Wars Fact File 37 (YWI1, Y-Wing Starfighters)
- Star Wars: The Official Starships & Vehicles Collection 12
Notes and referencesEdit
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Rebel Alliance Sourcebook
- ↑ The Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels
- ↑ Star Wars Sourcebook
- ↑ Star Wars: Battlefront II
- ↑ The Star Wars Holiday Special
- ↑ Splinter of the Mind's Eye
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Galaxy Guide 3: The Empire Strikes Back
- ↑ X-wing Rogue Squadron: In the Empire's Service
- ↑ X-wing Rogue Squadron: Mandatory Retirement
