T-65 X-wing Starfighter

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Production information
Manufacturer
Incom Corporation

Product line
X-wing starfighter

Model
T-65

Class
Starfighter

Cost
149,999

Technical specifications
Length
12.5 meters

Maximum acceleration
3,700 G

MGLT
100 MGLT

Maximum speed (atmosphere)
1,050 km/h (higher speeds possible with deflector shields on)

Engine unit(s)
Incom 4L4 fusial thrust engines (4)
Alternate configuration:
Incom 4j.4 fusial thrust engines (4)

Hyperdrive rating
Class 1.0
No backup

Hyperdrive system
Incom GBk-585 hyperdrive unit

Power plant
Novaldex O4-Z cryogenic power cell

Shielding
Chempat "Defender" deflector shield generator(50 SBD)

Hull
Titanium alloy hull

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)
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

Navigation system
None
Astromech droid (normally programmed for 10 jumps)

Avionics
Torplex Rq8.Y flight computer

Countermeasures
Aft chaff/flare launcher (1)

Armament
Taim & Bak KX9 or IX4 laser cannons[10] (4)
Krupx MG7 proton torpedo launchers (2)
Standard load: 3 torpedoes each

Crew
Pilot (1)
Astromech droid (1)

Passengers
None

Cargo capacity
110 kilograms

Consumables
1 week, but extendable by outer pods

Life support
Equipped

Communication systems
Equipped

Other systems
S-foils


The Incom T-65 X-wing starfighter was the primary all-purpose starfighter of the Rebel Alliance and its successor governments. Known for its versatility and exceptional combat performance, it was a favorite with Rebel and New Republic pilots. Possessing deflector shields, a hyperdrive, an R2 astromech for repairs and navigation, and a complement of proton torpedoes, the X-wing allowed the Rebellion to launch raids in Imperial space with improved odds of a successful mission.

The X-wing played a major role in the Galactic Civil War following its capture on Fresia and the defection of its designers to the Alliance. It was most heralded as the fighter that destroyed the Death Star at the hands of Luke Skywalker. Later in the war, it would form the backbone of the Alliance Starfighter Corps, defending Alliance ships and leading attacks on Imperial vessels and installations. Most importantly, it could perform on near equal terms with the Empire's high-performance TIE fighters when handled by an experienced pilot.

Pilots of Rogue Squadron favored using the multi-role X-wing fighter, flying it as often as they could on most missions; they only employed other craft for highly specialized missions, such as missions that required ion cannons. The X-wing was so predominantly flown by Rebel and New Republic forces that it became a symbol of their faction, much like the TIE fighter and Star Destroyer were symbols of the Galactic Empire.

Thanks to continued upgrades to the basic design and improved tactics, the X-wing series remained one of the galaxy's predominant multi-role starfighters for over 40 years.

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; or
-Stutter fire, where many underpowered beams were fired in rapid succession (added during Yuuzhan Vong War).

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 — storing pre-calculated coordinates — 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.