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T-wing interceptor

This article is about the T-wing interceptor. You may be looking for the TYE-wing, also called a T-wing.

T-wing interceptor

Production information
Manufacturer	Hoersch-Kessel Drive, Inc.^[1]
Model	T-wing interceptor^[1]
Class	Starfighter^[1]
Cost	150,000 credits (60,000 used)^[1]
Technical specifications
Length	12.2 meters
Width	9.1 meters
Height/depth	5.1 meters
MGLT	111
Maximum speed (atmosphere)	1,300 km/h^[1]
Hyperdrive rating	Class 1^[1]
Hyperdrive system	Equipped
Shielding	Rated 20 SBD
Hull	Rated 14 RU
Navigation system	Limited navicomputer (2-jump memory)^[1]
Armament	Laser cannons (2)^[1] Proton torpedo launchers (2)^[1] 4 torpedoes each^[1]
Crew	Pilot (1)^[1]
Passengers	None^[1]
Cargo capacity	50 kg^[1]
Consumables	1 week^[1]
Usage
Availability	Military^[1]
Role(s)	Interceptor^[1]
Era(s)	Rebellion era^[1]
Affiliation	Rebel Alliance^[1]

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The T-wing interceptor was an interceptor originally designed to replace the A-wing. Unfortunately for the Rebellion, the end result turned out to be a poor replacement for the craft.

1 Characteristics
2 History
3 Appearances
4 Sources
5 Notes and references
- 5.1 In other languages

CharacteristicsEdit

Like the A-wing, the T-wing was a light fast-response starfighter. The ship's speed was similar to a TIE Interceptor, but it also included hyperdrive capability. With shield and hull strength similar to that of the Z-95 Headhunter, this craft would not last long if it was hit accurately by even a medium-power salvo.

Maneuverability was another disappointment to its designers, as it was less maneuverable than the A-wing. As per the A-wing, weapons were light, with only dual laser cannons being fitted in order to maintain maneuverability. However, the T-wing's warhead load was equal to that of an X-wing, making it a good multi-role fighter in the hands of a competent pilot.

HistoryEdit

The Rebels used this fighter for only a short time before deciding to sell it to neutral factions, hoping to at least gain a profit. Unexpectedly, the T-wing proved very effective in the hands of such pilots as the nomadic pirate leader Ali Tarrak, and the fighter quickly became popular with independents and proliferated across the galaxy.