Post by Jace Kinay'sor on May 31, 2009 21:51:32 GMT 8
T-65 X-wing starfighter
X-wings were reasonably maneuverable starfighters. They had two pairs of wing-like strike-foils, or S-foils, mounted at the rear of the craft on opposite sides. The foils on each side locked in place flush against each other; during combat, however, the foils were folded out to increase the spread coverage of the laser cannons mounted at the tips of the foils. This gave the craft its distinctive "X"-like appearance when viewed from the front or rear. The cannons on some earlier models could not be fired with the S-foils in locked position, perhaps as a safety feature. During hyperspace travel, the S-foils remained locked to conserve energy.
In some models, its already impressive velocity was tweaked to allow short microbursts of speed. However, in order to utilize this feature, the weapons systems had to be switched off and the S-foils locked flush against each other. Other models utilized the locked foils while maintaining weapons, albeit at reduced power and accuracy.
The X-wing carried four Taim & Bak KX9 laser cannons (listen (help·info)), along with dual launch tubes for proton torpedoes. Other warheads, such as concussion missiles, could be fitted as an alternative secondary weapon. However this required a considerable amount of time and effort on the part of the technical crews, and the overall versatility of the proton torpedo was ideally suited to the X-wing's varied mission profile and was therefore the weapon of choice. During the early years of the Galactic Civil War, the Rebellion had a small supply of such weapons, due to their high price. During the Battle of Yavin, for example, most X-wings carried only one set of such warheads, including Luke Skywalker's ship. To aid in the firing of these weapons, an ANq 3.6 tracking computer was installed, giving pilots advanced tactical imagery to target, aim, and launch the torpedoes. This tracking computer had a success rate of 98.7%.
The X-wing's laser cannons had various settings:
Single fire, where each cannon fired individually;
Dual fire, where two cannons in opposite positions paired up and the pairs fired alternately;
Quad fire, where all four cannons (one at each foil-tip) fired together, converging on the target
Sublight propulsion was generated by four Incom 4L4 fusial thrust engines, which gave the starfighter relatively fast space and atmospheric speed. The X-wing, unlike most fighters of the TIE series, was equipped with a hyperdrive. This made it capable of entering hyperspace, and allowed it to operate independent from large support ships. Fighter squadrons could strike out on their own, without the need for a carrier; this autonomy suited the Rebellion, as it served their hit-and-run tactics perfectly.
The fighter had space for one pilot, assisted by a droid (such as an R2-series astromech droid unit) in an external socket, which monitored the status of the craft and could make emergency repairs. The onboard droid also managed hyperspace calculations, operated individual systems, and could even fly the craft without the aid of a pilot. This would allow the pilot to rest during missions, or save labor as the X-wing was routinely moved around inside hangar bays.
The X-wing's flight controls were similar to those of the T-16 skyhopper, an airspeeder also produced by Incom Corporation. This meant pilots were able to adapt with minimal training. A skilled recruit with enough hours on a T-16 could pilot an X-wing within hours of first entering the craft. Rebel technicians used this fact to train new pilots without using any of the expensive X-wings. This also allowed future X-Wing pilots to be trained undercover on Empire-controlled worlds.
History
The X-wing was originally designed by Incom Corporation for the Empire by Vors Voorhorian, but the entire engineering team defected to the Rebel Alliance with the prototypes hidden on Fresia. It was directly descended from the old Z-95 Headhunter, built by Incom and Subpro, with lessons learned from the ARC-170 starfighter. After four prototypes were extracted from Fresia during the Battle of Fresia, it first encountered Imperial forces in the Battle of Turkana. Many more of the ships were liberated from an Incom assembly facility prior to the Battle of Yavin.
The X-wing was continually updated throughout its design lifetime. The original T-65AC1 fielded by the Rebel Alliance was a competent strike fighter for its time, but was soon supplanted by the T-65AC2, boasting improved acceleration. The T-65AC3 had improved avionics, shields, and sensors; the T-65AC4 was primarily another engine upgrade, which made it nearly the equal of the RZ-1 A-wing interceptor.
Production information
Manufacturer
Incom Corporation[1]
Model
T-65 X-wing starfighter
Class
Starfighter
Technical specifications
Length
12.5 meters[3]
Maximum acceleration
3,700 G
MGLT
80 MGLT[3]
Maximum speed (atmosphere)
1,050 km/h (higher speeds possible with deflector shields on)[3]
Engine unit(s)
Incom 4L4 fusial thrust engines (4)[1]
Alternate configuration:
Incom 4j.4 fusial thrust engines (4)[4]
Hyperdrive rating
Class 1.0[3]
Hyperdrive system
Incom GBk-585 hyperdrive unit[4]
Power plant
Novaldex 04-Z power generator[4]
Shielding
Chempat "Defender" deflector shield generator[3](50 SBD)
Hull
Titanium alloy hull[4]
Sensor systems
Carbanti transceiver package:
Fabritech ANs-5d full-spectrum transceiver (some configurations include PA-9r long range phased tachyon detection array and PG-7u short range primary threat analysis grid)[4]
Melihat "Multi Imager" dedicated energy receptor
Tana Ire electro-photo receptor
Targeting systems
Fabritech ANq 3.6 tracking computer and IN-344-B "Sightline" holographic imaging system[4]
Navigation system
Astromech droid (normally programmed for 10 jumps)[4]
Avionics
Torplex Rq8.Y flight computer[4]
Countermeasures
Aft chaff/flare launcher (1)
Armament
Taim & Bak KX9 or IX4 laser cannons[4] (4)[3]
Krupx MG7 proton torpedo launchers (2)[3]
Standard load: 3 torpedoes each[4]
Crew
Pilot (1)[1]
Astromech droid (1)[1]
Passengers
None
Cargo capacity
110 kilograms[3]
Consumables
1 week
Other systems
S-foils
Usage
Role(s)
Space superiority starfighter
Escort
"The Incom T-65 X-wing is the fighter that killed the Death Star. An almost perfect balance of speed, maneuverability, and defensive shielding make it the fighter of choice for Rogue Squadron." ―General Carlist Rieekan
X-wings were reasonably maneuverable starfighters. They had two pairs of wing-like strike-foils, or S-foils, mounted at the rear of the craft on opposite sides. The foils on each side locked in place flush against each other; during combat, however, the foils were folded out to increase the spread coverage of the laser cannons mounted at the tips of the foils. This gave the craft its distinctive "X"-like appearance when viewed from the front or rear. The cannons on some earlier models could not be fired with the S-foils in locked position, perhaps as a safety feature. During hyperspace travel, the S-foils remained locked to conserve energy.
In some models, its already impressive velocity was tweaked to allow short microbursts of speed. However, in order to utilize this feature, the weapons systems had to be switched off and the S-foils locked flush against each other. Other models utilized the locked foils while maintaining weapons, albeit at reduced power and accuracy.
The X-wing carried four Taim & Bak KX9 laser cannons (listen (help·info)), along with dual launch tubes for proton torpedoes. Other warheads, such as concussion missiles, could be fitted as an alternative secondary weapon. However this required a considerable amount of time and effort on the part of the technical crews, and the overall versatility of the proton torpedo was ideally suited to the X-wing's varied mission profile and was therefore the weapon of choice. During the early years of the Galactic Civil War, the Rebellion had a small supply of such weapons, due to their high price. During the Battle of Yavin, for example, most X-wings carried only one set of such warheads, including Luke Skywalker's ship. To aid in the firing of these weapons, an ANq 3.6 tracking computer was installed, giving pilots advanced tactical imagery to target, aim, and launch the torpedoes. This tracking computer had a success rate of 98.7%.
The X-wing's laser cannons had various settings:
Single fire, where each cannon fired individually;
Dual fire, where two cannons in opposite positions paired up and the pairs fired alternately;
Quad fire, where all four cannons (one at each foil-tip) fired together, converging on the target
Sublight propulsion was generated by four Incom 4L4 fusial thrust engines, which gave the starfighter relatively fast space and atmospheric speed. The X-wing, unlike most fighters of the TIE series, was equipped with a hyperdrive. This made it capable of entering hyperspace, and allowed it to operate independent from large support ships. Fighter squadrons could strike out on their own, without the need for a carrier; this autonomy suited the Rebellion, as it served their hit-and-run tactics perfectly.
The fighter had space for one pilot, assisted by a droid (such as an R2-series astromech droid unit) in an external socket, which monitored the status of the craft and could make emergency repairs. The onboard droid also managed hyperspace calculations, operated individual systems, and could even fly the craft without the aid of a pilot. This would allow the pilot to rest during missions, or save labor as the X-wing was routinely moved around inside hangar bays.
The X-wing's flight controls were similar to those of the T-16 skyhopper, an airspeeder also produced by Incom Corporation. This meant pilots were able to adapt with minimal training. A skilled recruit with enough hours on a T-16 could pilot an X-wing within hours of first entering the craft. Rebel technicians used this fact to train new pilots without using any of the expensive X-wings. This also allowed future X-Wing pilots to be trained undercover on Empire-controlled worlds.
History
"Time to retire those old Z-95s! These X-wings can handle anything the Empire can throw at us!"
―Raymus Antilles after the victory at Fresia
―Raymus Antilles after the victory at Fresia
The X-wing was originally designed by Incom Corporation for the Empire by Vors Voorhorian, but the entire engineering team defected to the Rebel Alliance with the prototypes hidden on Fresia. It was directly descended from the old Z-95 Headhunter, built by Incom and Subpro, with lessons learned from the ARC-170 starfighter. After four prototypes were extracted from Fresia during the Battle of Fresia, it first encountered Imperial forces in the Battle of Turkana. Many more of the ships were liberated from an Incom assembly facility prior to the Battle of Yavin.
The X-wing was continually updated throughout its design lifetime. The original T-65AC1 fielded by the Rebel Alliance was a competent strike fighter for its time, but was soon supplanted by the T-65AC2, boasting improved acceleration. The T-65AC3 had improved avionics, shields, and sensors; the T-65AC4 was primarily another engine upgrade, which made it nearly the equal of the RZ-1 A-wing interceptor.
Production information
Manufacturer
Incom Corporation[1]
Model
T-65 X-wing starfighter
Class
Starfighter
Technical specifications
Length
12.5 meters[3]
Maximum acceleration
3,700 G
MGLT
80 MGLT[3]
Maximum speed (atmosphere)
1,050 km/h (higher speeds possible with deflector shields on)[3]
Engine unit(s)
Incom 4L4 fusial thrust engines (4)[1]
Alternate configuration:
Incom 4j.4 fusial thrust engines (4)[4]
Hyperdrive rating
Class 1.0[3]
Hyperdrive system
Incom GBk-585 hyperdrive unit[4]
Power plant
Novaldex 04-Z power generator[4]
Shielding
Chempat "Defender" deflector shield generator[3](50 SBD)
Hull
Titanium alloy hull[4]
Sensor systems
Carbanti transceiver package:
Fabritech ANs-5d full-spectrum transceiver (some configurations include PA-9r long range phased tachyon detection array and PG-7u short range primary threat analysis grid)[4]
Melihat "Multi Imager" dedicated energy receptor
Tana Ire electro-photo receptor
Targeting systems
Fabritech ANq 3.6 tracking computer and IN-344-B "Sightline" holographic imaging system[4]
Navigation system
Astromech droid (normally programmed for 10 jumps)[4]
Avionics
Torplex Rq8.Y flight computer[4]
Countermeasures
Aft chaff/flare launcher (1)
Armament
Taim & Bak KX9 or IX4 laser cannons[4] (4)[3]
Krupx MG7 proton torpedo launchers (2)[3]
Standard load: 3 torpedoes each[4]
Crew
Pilot (1)[1]
Astromech droid (1)[1]
Passengers
None
Cargo capacity
110 kilograms[3]
Consumables
1 week
Other systems
S-foils
Usage
Role(s)
Space superiority starfighter
Escort