R-41 Starchaser

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Production information
Manufacturer
Hoersch-Kessel Drive, Inc.

Model
R-41 Starchaser

Class
Starfighter

Cost
115,000 credits

Technical specifications
Length
16.3 Meters

MGLT
100

Maximum speed (atmosphere)
1,050 km/h

Engine unit(s)
4 engine units

Hyperdrive rating
Class 2

Shielding
Rated 30 SBD

Hull
Rated 14 RU

Armament
Laser cannons (2)
Ion cannons (2)
Warhead launchers (2)
Standard load: 4 concussion missiles each

Crew
Pilot (1)

Passengers
1

Cargo capacity
110 kg

Consumables
2 weeks


The R-41 Starchaser was a multi-role starfighter manufactured by Hoersch-Kessel Drive, Inc.

A two-seat version, named the R-42 Starchaser, existed; however, this version, despite being superior in some aspects, proved less popular with the primary market of the R-41 and only a few hundred were ever built.

The Starchaser was built as a solid starfighter capable of competing with the Z-95 Headhunter. It had a good balance of speed, weapons and durability, but lacked heavy armor or internal hull bracing, which often made it vulnerable to well-placed enemy hits. It had a slight advantage over the Z-95 Headhunter with its ion cannons, and in the hands of expert pilots could pose a considerable threat even to newer starfighters, as was the case in the clash between the Rneeki pirates and the Empire at Kiilimaar.