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BTL-S3 Y-wing starfighter
Production information
Manufacturer	Koensayr Manufacturing[1]
Product line	BTL Y-wing starfighter
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	Chempat shields (75 SBD)
Hull	Titanium-reinforced Alusteel alloy (40 RU)
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	Subpro NH-7 flight control avionics
Armament	Taim & Bak IX4 or KX5 laser cannons (2) ArMek turreted SW-4 ion cannon (1) Aratech Flex Tube proton torpedo launchers (2) 10 torpedoes 20 proton bombs
Escape craft	0
Crew	Pilot (1)[1] Co-pilot/gunner (1) Astromech droid (1)[1]
Passengers	None
Cargo capacity	110 kilograms[1]
Consumables	1 week[1]
Other systems	Koensayr ballistic ejection seat Detachable cockpit
Usage
Role(s)	Starfighter Bomber[2] Escort Scout Courier Shuttle
Era(s)	Rise of the Empire era[3] Rebellion era[3] New Republic era[4] New Jedi Order era Legacy era
Affiliation	Alliance to Restore the Republic[3] Alliance of Free Planets New Republic[4] Galactic Federation of Free Alliances Pirates Mercenaries Kota's Militia

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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.

CharacteristicsEdit

The BTL-S3 was the most common Y-wing configuration.^[5] 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.^[6][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.^[7] 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,^[8] as did Princess Leia Organa and C-3PO on their journey to the Circarpous Major system.^[9]

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.^[10]

The Rebel Alliance also used two-person Y-wings at numerous battles during the Galactic Civil War^[7] and at the Battle of Bespin.^[3]

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.^[10]

The Rebel Alliance-affiliated Bothan Blue Squadron used 12 Y-wings. Half of them were destroyed on the Raid on the Suprosa.^[11]

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,^[12] and later rescued Rogue Squadron during the First Battle of Ciutric IV.^[13]

Behind the scenesEdit

The BTL-S3 Y-wing starfighter first appeared in 1978's novel Splinter of the Mind's Eye, by Alan Dean Foster, and the first Expanded Universe novel.

Both Rogue Squadron: Official Nintendo Player's Guide and Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader: The Official Nintendo Player's Guide mislabel the single-seat BTL-A4 Y-wing starfighter as the S3 variant.

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))
• Shadows of the Empire comic
• Shadows of the Empire novel
• "Lucky"—Star Wars Tales 23
• 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
• Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire trading cards (Card: Attack on the Suprosa)
• The Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels
• Star Wars Gamemaster Screen, Revised
• Star Wars Trilogy Sourcebook - Special Edition
• Star Wars: Incredible Cross-Sections
• Star Wars: Rogue Squadron: The Official Nintendo Player's Guide
• The Official Star Wars Fact File 37 (YWI1, Y-Wing Starfighters)
• Battlefront: Prima Official Game Guide
• Star Wars: The Official Starships & Vehicles Collection 12
• The Essential Guide to Warfare

Notes and referencesEdit