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The Y-wing is an older design, predating the X-wing and TIE/ln by several years. In the early days of the Rebellion was it the major fighter type in use and subsequently participated in numerous battles. The Y-wing´s main benefits are its versatility and durability in combat. However, it became increasingly more vulnerable against the faster and more maneuverable TIE fighter models that were introduced as the years went by. With the introduction of newer rebel starfighters such as the X-wing, was the Ywing transferred from pure fighter missions into fighter-bomber missions, were it attacked enemy starships or ground installations in-stead of starfighters. Many were also transferred from regular fleet use to local sector commands were they became the main striking weapon against the Empire. With the introduction of the New Republic, it served in local defense and sector patrols as well as training new fighter pilots. Several independent systems also bought large numbers of this fighter for their starfighter forces and the Y-wing has even served with the Imperial Star Fleet, although primary in the aggressor role for training TIE pilots and ship gunners against rebel tactics. Its versatility coupled with the many starfighter factories geared towards building Y-wings plus the ease of production and availability of parts, made the Y-wing one of the longest produced starfighters ever. In fact, the last Y-wing rolled off the production line roughly two year after the defeat of Grand Admiral Thrawn. | The Y-wing is an older design, predating the X-wing and TIE/ln by several years. In the early days of the Rebellion was it the major fighter type in use and subsequently participated in numerous battles. The Y-wing´s main benefits are its versatility and durability in combat. However, it became increasingly more vulnerable against the faster and more maneuverable TIE fighter models that were introduced as the years went by. With the introduction of newer rebel starfighters such as the X-wing, was the Ywing transferred from pure fighter missions into fighter-bomber missions, were it attacked enemy starships or ground installations in-stead of starfighters. Many were also transferred from regular fleet use to local sector commands were they became the main striking weapon against the Empire. With the introduction of the New Republic, it served in local defense and sector patrols as well as training new fighter pilots. Several independent systems also bought large numbers of this fighter for their starfighter forces and the Y-wing has even served with the Imperial Star Fleet, although primary in the aggressor role for training TIE pilots and ship gunners against rebel tactics. Its versatility coupled with the many starfighter factories geared towards building Y-wings plus the ease of production and availability of parts, made the Y-wing one of the longest produced starfighters ever. In fact, the last Y-wing rolled off the production line roughly two year after the defeat of Grand Admiral Thrawn. | ||
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The original Y-wing was a potent craft able to endure and deliver tremendous punishment, but it was not as fast, maneuverable or heavily armed as modern starfighters. To rectify those problems some of the best technicians in the Alliance formed a special task group specifically dedicated to upgrading the Y-wing. The main goal to achieve was to increase survivability, while maintaining the basic versatility of the original Y-wing design. By installing more powerful sub-light engines (made possible by the addition of an extra ion coil to the R200 Ion Jet Engine), did the space speed increase by over 10 percent. Reconfigured steering plates and disk vectrals enhanced maneuverability, while the hull gained more blast resistant outer layers. The original sensor array was replaced by the more powerful one used by the Xwing, which simplified production and increased the availability of spare parts. The recon variant received an improved version of the A4 sensors, while the wild weasel variant got the most sophisticated sensor equipment of them all. To improve its offensive capability, the original Taim & Bak laser cannons was replaced by a new, improved version, which substantially increased the damage rating. The ion cannon was not replaced, since the basic design was considered to be good enough. The proton torpedo launchers were heavily modified. The magazine capacity was increased and steps taken to reduce the time necessary to reload. Externally the Y-wing II looks slightly different from the original Y-wing. The sub-light engines are a bit longer, although the support pylons have been shortened, so the length of the Y-wing is still 16 meters. In addition, the housing for the proton torpedoes has been elongated in order to take the increased magazine. The Y-wing II replaced the original Ywing on the production lines between the Battle of Hoth and the Battle of Endor. During the early days of the New Republic some of the older Y-wing´s was upgraded to the new standard, but the majority were sold, scrapped or relegated to planetary defense roles. Instead, the Y-wing mark II took over majority of the roles performed by the original Y-wing., while the rest was performed by newer starfighter designs. | The original Y-wing was a potent craft able to endure and deliver tremendous punishment, but it was not as fast, maneuverable or heavily armed as modern starfighters. To rectify those problems some of the best technicians in the Alliance formed a special task group specifically dedicated to upgrading the Y-wing. The main goal to achieve was to increase survivability, while maintaining the basic versatility of the original Y-wing design. By installing more powerful sub-light engines (made possible by the addition of an extra ion coil to the R200 Ion Jet Engine), did the space speed increase by over 10 percent. Reconfigured steering plates and disk vectrals enhanced maneuverability, while the hull gained more blast resistant outer layers. The original sensor array was replaced by the more powerful one used by the Xwing, which simplified production and increased the availability of spare parts. The recon variant received an improved version of the A4 sensors, while the wild weasel variant got the most sophisticated sensor equipment of them all. To improve its offensive capability, the original Taim & Bak laser cannons was replaced by a new, improved version, which substantially increased the damage rating. The ion cannon was not replaced, since the basic design was considered to be good enough. The proton torpedo launchers were heavily modified. The magazine capacity was increased and steps taken to reduce the time necessary to reload. Externally the Y-wing II looks slightly different from the original Y-wing. The sub-light engines are a bit longer, although the support pylons have been shortened, so the length of the Y-wing is still 16 meters. In addition, the housing for the proton torpedoes has been elongated in order to take the increased magazine. The Y-wing II replaced the original Ywing on the production lines between the Battle of Hoth and the Battle of Endor. During the early days of the New Republic some of the older Y-wing´s was upgraded to the new standard, but the majority were sold, scrapped or relegated to planetary defense roles. Instead, the Y-wing mark II took over majority of the roles performed by the original Y-wing., while the rest was performed by newer starfighter designs. | ||
Revision as of 22:38, 18 May 2011
The Y-wing mark I The Y-wing is an older design, predating the X-wing and TIE/ln by several years. In the early days of the Rebellion was it the major fighter type in use and subsequently participated in numerous battles. The Y-wing´s main benefits are its versatility and durability in combat. However, it became increasingly more vulnerable against the faster and more maneuverable TIE fighter models that were introduced as the years went by. With the introduction of newer rebel starfighters such as the X-wing, was the Ywing transferred from pure fighter missions into fighter-bomber missions, were it attacked enemy starships or ground installations in-stead of starfighters. Many were also transferred from regular fleet use to local sector commands were they became the main striking weapon against the Empire. With the introduction of the New Republic, it served in local defense and sector patrols as well as training new fighter pilots. Several independent systems also bought large numbers of this fighter for their starfighter forces and the Y-wing has even served with the Imperial Star Fleet, although primary in the aggressor role for training TIE pilots and ship gunners against rebel tactics. Its versatility coupled with the many starfighter factories geared towards building Y-wings plus the ease of production and availability of parts, made the Y-wing one of the longest produced starfighters ever. In fact, the last Y-wing rolled off the production line roughly two year after the defeat of Grand Admiral Thrawn.
- BTL-P1 (Prototype)
- F1 Y-wing Fighter
- T2 Y-wing Trainer
- T2mod Y-wing Intel Courier
- T2W Y-wing Early Warning
- T2KC Y-wing Tanker
- S3 Y-wing Fighter-Bomber
- A4 Y-wing Recon
- E5 Y-wing Wild Weasel
The Y-wing mark II
The original Y-wing was a potent craft able to endure and deliver tremendous punishment, but it was not as fast, maneuverable or heavily armed as modern starfighters. To rectify those problems some of the best technicians in the Alliance formed a special task group specifically dedicated to upgrading the Y-wing. The main goal to achieve was to increase survivability, while maintaining the basic versatility of the original Y-wing design. By installing more powerful sub-light engines (made possible by the addition of an extra ion coil to the R200 Ion Jet Engine), did the space speed increase by over 10 percent. Reconfigured steering plates and disk vectrals enhanced maneuverability, while the hull gained more blast resistant outer layers. The original sensor array was replaced by the more powerful one used by the Xwing, which simplified production and increased the availability of spare parts. The recon variant received an improved version of the A4 sensors, while the wild weasel variant got the most sophisticated sensor equipment of them all. To improve its offensive capability, the original Taim & Bak laser cannons was replaced by a new, improved version, which substantially increased the damage rating. The ion cannon was not replaced, since the basic design was considered to be good enough. The proton torpedo launchers were heavily modified. The magazine capacity was increased and steps taken to reduce the time necessary to reload. Externally the Y-wing II looks slightly different from the original Y-wing. The sub-light engines are a bit longer, although the support pylons have been shortened, so the length of the Y-wing is still 16 meters. In addition, the housing for the proton torpedoes has been elongated in order to take the increased magazine. The Y-wing II replaced the original Ywing on the production lines between the Battle of Hoth and the Battle of Endor. During the early days of the New Republic some of the older Y-wing´s was upgraded to the new standard, but the majority were sold, scrapped or relegated to planetary defense roles. Instead, the Y-wing mark II took over majority of the roles performed by the original Y-wing., while the rest was performed by newer starfighter designs.
