![]() ![]() The fighter was powered by either of two engine systems: a Quadex Kyromaster engine with four thrust ports, or four Slayn & Korpil JZ-5 fusial thrust engines. The B-wing also had a unique rotating cockpit module which was independently stabilized to allow the pilot to coordinate advanced flight and attack maneuvers. Its weapons could be reconfigured more easily than many other Alliance fighters. ![]() The B-wing was a highly adaptable design, with modular hardpoints and other components. Somewhat reminiscent of the H-60 Tempest bomber, and using a wing configuration similar to Slayn & Korpil’s earlier V-19 Torrent starfighter, the B-wing had a somewhat ungainly appearance resembling a top-heavy cross when fully unfurled. Later models included a two-man version that could be used as a small transport. The B-wing was used in its primary role of assault starfighter by both the New Republic and the Galactic Alliance throughout the Yuuzhan Vong War and beyond. The B-wing, though difficult to fly, participated in numerous engagements across the galaxy during the latter parts of the Galactic Civil War, including the Battle of Endor and the liberation of Coruscant. Known as “crosses” due to their distinct shape, the B-wing was designed by the Verpine company Slayn & Korpil in cooperation with then-Commander Ackbar as part of Project Shantipole. The name B-wing came from the craft’s remote similarity in appearance to the lowercase letter “b”, although its sword-like shape in attack mode has earned it the nickname “blade-wing”, which may be another reason for the “b” prefix. įor more information on the Y-Wing Starfighter, log onto the following Wookieepedia page: : 1 Crew Skill: Starfighter piloting 5D, starship gunnery 4D+2, starship shields 3D+1īackground: The B-wing starfighter was one of the largest and most heavily armed starfighters/bombers in the Rebel Alliance’s fleet. This image was created using line art drawn by. In fact, very few still have their original bulky hull plating in place and fully intact, outside of a museum. In the years since, some enterprising techs, and even Koensayer themselves have engineered a new design of hull plating that more closely fits the fighter's central spar and engine struts, the vast majority of Y-Wing starfighters that one will find being flown in the galaxy can be found in the well known stripped state. ![]() However, the Y-Wing fighter's cumbersome outer hull plating proved to be such a continuing annoyance to Rebel Techs and Mechanics that they eventually removed it completely, thus creating the "stripped" look that is now so well known. In the early years of the Rebel Alliance, many Rebel Cells bought or stole Y-Wings from storage facilities and scrap yards. Despite the Empire forcing Koensayer to halt production of the Y-Wing, and the scrapping of many of them, the venerable fighter remained well known and well respected. However, this did not detract from the Y-Wing's popularity. However, in the years after the Clone Wars, it had largely begun to be replaced by faster, more agile fighters. The Y-Wing Starfighter/Bomber was introduced during the Clone Wars, and used to great success.
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