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Revision as of 16:28, 15 March 2012
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.
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[hide]BTL-P1 (Prototype)
BTL-P1 Y-Wing Prototype
Craft: Koensayr BTL-P1 Y-wing
Type: Prototype attack starfighter
Source: Unofficial
Scale: Starfighter
Length: 16 meters
Skill: Starfighter piloting: Y-wing
Crew: 2, gunners 1, skeleton: 1/+5
Crew Skill:
- Astrogation 4D
- starfighter piloting 4D+2
- starship gunnery 4D+2
- starship shields 3D
Cargo Capacity: 90 kg
Consumables: 1 week
Cost: 175,000 credits (very limited number)
Hyperdrive Multiplier: x1
Nav Computer: Limited to 2 jumps
Maneuverability: 3D
Space: 8
Atmosphere: 365; 1,050 kmh
Hull: 4D
Shields: 1D+1
Sensors:
- Passive: 40/1D
- Scan: 60/2D
- Search: 80/3D
- Focus: 3/4D
Weapons:
- 2 Laser Cannons (fire-linked)
- Fire Arc: Front
Skill: Starship gunnery
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1-3/12/25
Atmosphere Range: 100-300/1.2/2.5 km
Damage: 5D
- 2 Blaster Cannons (fire-linked)
- Fire Arc: Front
Skill: Starship gunnery
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1-5/10/17
Atmosphere Range: 100-500/1/1.7
Damage: 3D
- 2 Light Ion Cannons (fire-linked)
- Fire Arc: Turret*
Crew: 1 (co-pilot)
Skill: Starship gunnery
Fire Control: 4D
Space Range: 1-3/7/36
Atmosphere Range: 100-300/700/3.6 km
Damage: 4D
- Gun may be fixed to forward to be fired by pilot at only 1D fire control.
Capsule
BTL-P1 Y-Wing Prototype
The Y-Wing was the Rebel Alliance's first starfighter with a hyperdrive and still plays an important role in the Alliance forces. But before the well-known Y-wing starfighters were produced in series, a prototype fighter was developed, the BTL-P1. But unlike its predecessor, the BTL-S3 - the Rebels' standard varaiant - the prototype was a three-man vessel. The crew consists of the pilot, the gunner for the Ion Cannon Turret, and one sensor operator. One of the prototypes special features, for, was the sensor pod below the cockpit (see picture). This sensor pod made it also a perfect craft for reconnaissance duty. The prototype thus is a compromise between an assault fighter and reconnaissance vessel. The prototype Y-Wing was also slightly more manoeuverable and had faster sublight engines than the production models. But the test pilots encounteres technical problems during atmospherical flights at maximum speed. The following researches revealed that the engine construction was not stable enough for such extreme manoeuvers. The wound point was the the cross wing at the rear of the central spar where the engines are attached. In order to save the pilots' lives, manoeuverability and sublight speed were slightly scaled down for the both production models (BTL-S3 and BTL-A4 Longprobe). Also the sensor pod was removed for the following Y-Wing models. A much weaker sensor unit was installed instead, hence the out of focused sensors about which many pilots are complaining about when flying an BTL-S3. Another difference to the later models is that the prototype was not equipped with an astromech droid, instead had a small nav computer which was able to store two jumps. This was changed for the production models due to the Rebels' tactics - to drop out of hyperspace, quickly attack their targets, and immediately flee into hyperspace again - operations that were managed more successfully with an astromech droid storing ten jumps. This early model did, however, not yet have a complement of proton torpedoes, instead, a pair of forward-mounted blaster cannons was installed. But with the evelopment of the production models (BTL-S3 and BTL-A4) and the Rebels' need for more heavy weaponry to strike against capital-scale vessels, replaced by the BTL-S3, carrying proton torpedoes, for heavy assault missions and the BTL-A4, a one-man reconnaissance fighter. The two mission profiles now were separated, and there was no need for the BTL-P1 any longer.
F1 Y-wing Fighter
F1 Y-wing Fighter
Craft: Koensayr BTL-F1 Y-wing
Source: Unofficial
Type: Space Superiority Starfighter
Scale: Starfighter
Length: 16.0 meters
Skill: Starfighter Piloting: Y-wing
Crew: 1, 1 astromech droid (can coordinate)
Crew Skill: Astrogation 3D+2, Starfighter Piloting 4D+2, Starship Gunnery 4D+1, Starship Shields 3D
Cargo Capacity: 80 kg
Consumables: One week
Cost: 134,000 (new), 60,000 (used)
Hyperdrive Multiplier: x1
Nav Computer: None (uses astromech droid)
Maneuverability: 2D
Space: 8
Atmosphere: 365; 1050kmh
Hull: 4D
Shields: 1D+2
Sensors:
- Passive: 20 / 0D
- Scan: 35 / 1D
- Search: 40 / 2D
- Focus: 2 / 3D
Weapons:
- 2 Medium Laser Cannons (fire-linked)
- Fire Arc: Front
Skill: Starship Gunner
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1-3/12/25
Atmosphere Range: 0.1-0.3/1.2/2.5 km
Damage: 5D
- 2 Proton Torpedo Launchers
- Fire Arc: Front
Skill: Starship Gunnery
Ammo: 8
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1/3/7
Atmosphere Range: 50-100/300/700
Damage: 9D
Capsule:
This was Koensayr's first attempt to make a hyperspace capable starfighter. It was only a partial success. The main fault was in making a starfighter with mediocre performance. Nevertheless was this the only modern hyperspace-capable fighter available to the Alliance in the beginning. The BTL-F1 has a slightly smaller cockpit than other Y-Wing variants and has a power booster generator placed right behind the pilot instead of a gunner. When the higher performing X-wing came into service, many BTL-F1's where converted into BTL-T2 Trainers. However, the increased demand for starfighters after the Battle of Yavin meant that plenty of the BTL-F1 variant continued in active duty as fighters, although most of them served in low-threat areas.
T2 Y-wing Trainer
T2 Y-wing Trainer
Craft: Koensayr BTL-T2 Y-wing
Source: Unofficial
Type: Trainer
Scale: Starfighter
Length: 16.0 meters
Skill: Starfighter Piloting: Y-wing
Crew: 2, 1 astromech droid (can coordinate)
Crew Skill: Astrogation 2D+2, Starfighter Piloting 3D, Starship Gunnery 3D, Starship Shields 2D+2
Cargo Capacity: 110 kg
Consumables: One week
Cost: 125,000 (new), 60,000 (used)
Hyperdrive Multiplier: x1
Nav Computer: None (uses astromech droid)
Maneuverability: 2D
Space: 7
Atmosphere: 350; 1000kmh
Hull: 4D
Shields: 1D+2
Sensors:
- Passive: 20 / 0D
- Scan: 35 / 1D
- Search: 40 / 2D
- Focus: 2 / 3D
Weapons:
- 2 Medium Laser Cannons (fire-linked)
- Scale: Starfighter
Fire Arc: Front
Skill: Starship Gunnery
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1-3/12/25
Atmosphere Range: 0.1-0.3/1.2/2.5 km
Damage: 5D
- 2 Proton Torpedo Launchers
- Fire Arc: Front
Skill: Starship Gunnery
Ammo: 8
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1/3/7
Atmosphere Range: 50-100/300/700
Damage: 9D
Capsule:
The BTL-T2 variant of the Ywing series is a dedicated trainer version. It is basically a standard BTL-F1 with identical controls for the pilot-in-training in front and his instructor in the rear. The second crew station was made possible by increasing the size of the cabin and removing the power booster generator. The penalty for this was slightly reduced performance. Some were newly built to this standard but the majority was converted from F1's, after they were replaced by the X-wing as the standard Alliance fighter. Most of the conversions took place after the Battle of Yavin to cope with the increased number of volunteer pilot trainee's.
T2mod Y-wing Intel Courier
T2mod Y-wing Intel Courier
Craft: Koensayr BTL-T2mod Y-wing
Source: Unofficial
Type: Special Intel Courier
Scale: Starfighter
Length: 16.0 meters
Skill: Starfighter Piloting: Y-wing
Crew: 1, 1 astromech droid (can coordinate)
Crew Skill: Astrogation 3D+2, Starfighter Piloting 5D, Starship Gunnery 4D+2, Starship Shields 3D+2
Passengers: 1
Cargo Capacity: 150 kg
Consumables: 2 Weeks
Cost: 140,000 (new), 65,000 (used)
Hyperdrive Multiplier: x1
Nav Computer: Yes
Maneuverability: 2D
Space: 7
Atmosphere: 350; 1000kmh
Hull: 4D
Shields: 1D+2
Sensors:
- Passive: 20 / 0D
- Scan: 35 / 1D
- Search: 40 / 2D
- Focus: 2 / 3D
Weapons:
- 2 Medium Laser Cannons (fire-linked)
- Fire Arc: Front
Skill: Starship Gunnery
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1-3/12/25
Atmosphere Range: 0.1-0.3/1.2/2.5 km
Damage: 5D
Capsule:
The Rebel Alliance Intelligence has found new uses for the T2 Trainer version and has rebuilt several to serve as long-range couriers. This means stripping the rear cockpit of all controls to make room for an extra 40-kg of cargo, and the fitting of a special canopy to make it possible to jump while in flight without endangering the pilot. This variant, in-officially known as BTLI2, also includes a custom-built power pack made to fit instead of the proton torpedo launcher and its magazine, which increases the craft's endurance to 2 weeks. The Intel version also features the same nav computer as in the A4 and is therefore capable of unlimited jumps, however, the nav computer is placed in an extension of the main cockpit towards the droid and is therefore more susceptible to damage compared to the A4.
T2W Y-wing Early Warning
T2W Y-wing Early Warning
Craft: Koensayr BTL-T2W Y-wing
Source: Unofficial
Type: Space-borne Early Warning Ship
Scale: Starfighter
Length: 16.0 meters
Skill: Starfighter Piloting: Y-wing
Crew: 2, 1 astromech droid (can coordinate)
Crew Skill: Astrogation 3D, Sensors 4D, Starfighter Piloting 4D, Starship Gunnery 4D, Starship Shields 3D
Cargo Capacity: 110 kg
Consumables: 1 Week
Cost: 165,000 (new), 80,000 (used)
Hyperdrive Multiplier: x1
Nav Computer: None (uses astromech droid)
Maneuverability: 0D
Space: 5
Atmosphere: 295; 850kmh
Hull: 4D
Shields: 1D
Sensors:
- Standard Sensor Array
- Passive: 20 / 0D
Scan: 35 / 1D
Search: 40 / 2D
Focus: 2 / 3D
- Onboard Early Warning Sensor Array
- Scan: 90 / 0D
Search: 150 / 0D
Focus: 4 / 0D
Weapons:
- 2 Medium Laser Cannons (fire-linked)
- Fire Arc: Front
Skill: Starship Gunnery
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1-3/12/25
Atmosphere Range: 0.1-0.3/1.2/2.5 km
Damage: 5D
Capsule:
To extend the sensor coverage of the fleet, a special variant of the easily modified Y-wing was used. Under Project Cadillac I, the prototype BTL-T2 Trainer was rebuilt to house a sensor array on the back of the main body. To compensate for the increased power demand the proton torpedo launchers were removed and power generators added instead. The sensor equipment was crude and bulky, and the fighter lacked the onboard
computing power to shift rapidly through the vast amount of data. Thus, sensor data had to be transmitted back to the carrier where the sensor information was compiled into sensible information. The additional equipment reduced the performance of the already mediocre Ywing to the point where pilots referred to these as "eggs waiting to be cracked". Still, they fulfilled a vital role until replaced by E-1 Tracers and other better suited vessels. Many of the carrier fighter wings had at least one flight of these, and some of the squadrons aboard escort frigates also replaced part of their normal fighter complement with a couple of T2W´s. Several where still in service at the time of the Battle of Endor, but most were phased out of service soon after or relegated to second-line duty.
T2KC Y-wing Tanker
T2KC Y-wing Tanker
Craft: Koensayr BTL-T2KC Y-wing
Source: Unofficial
Type: Tanker
Scale: Starfighter
Length: 16.0 meters
Skill: Starfighter Piloting: Y-wing
Crew: 2, 1 astromech droid (can coordinate)
Crew Skill: Astrogation 3D, Sensors 4D, Starfighter Piloting 4D, Starship Gunnery 4D, Starship Shields 3D
Cargo Capacity: 110 kg
Consumables: 1 Week + 8 Weeks
Cost: 160,000 (new), 70,000 (used)
Hyperdrive Multiplier: x1
Nav Computer: None (uses astromech droid)
Maneuverability: 0D
Space: 5
Atmosphere: 295; 850kmh
Hull: 4D
Shields: 1D
Sensors:
- Passive: 20 / 0D
- Scan: 35 / 1D
- Search: 40 / 2D
- Focus: 2 / 3D
Weapons:
- 2 Medium Laser Cannons (fire-linked)
- Fire Arc: Front
Skill: Starship Gunnery
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1-3/12/25
Atmosphere Range: 0.1-0.3/1.2/2.5 km
Damage: 5D
Capsule:
The T2KC is dedicated tanker version, especially designed to refuel fellow starfighters in-flight. It uses the basic hull configuration of the T2W, but replaces the sensor array within the bulbous housing on top of the craft
with extra fuel cells, and has a rearmounted boom to transfer fuel to another starfighter equipped with an in-flight refueling receptacle Several of the starfighter wings equipped with Y-wings have a special tanker flight
in order to increase combat endurance and prolong reconnaissance patrols.
Source: UNOFFICIAL
S3 Y-wing Fighter-Bomber
S3 Y-wing Fighter-bomber
Craft: Koensayr BTL-S3 Y-wing
Type: Fighter-bomber
Scale: Starfighter
Length: 16.0 meters
Skill: Starfighter Piloting: Y-wing
Crew: 2, 1 astromech droid (can coordinate)
Crew Skill: Astrogation 3D+2, Starfighter Piloting 4D+2, Starship Gunnery 4D+1, Starship Shields 3D
Cargo Capacity: 110 kg
Consumables: 1 Week
Cost: 135,000 (new), 65,000 (used)
Hyperdrive Multiplier: x1
Nav Computer: None (uses astromech droid)
Maneuverability: 2D
Space: 7
Atmosphere: 350; 1000kmh
Hull: 4D
Shields: 1D+2
Sensors:
- Passive: 20 / 0D
- Scan: 35 / 1D
- Search: 40 / 2D
- Focus: 2 / 3D
Weapons:
- 2 Medium Laser Cannons (fire-linked)
- Fire Arc: Front
Skill: Starship Gunnery
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1-3/12/25
Atmosphere Range: 0.1-0.3/1.2/2.5 km
Damage: 5D
- 2 Light Ion Cannons (fire-linked)
- Fire Arc: Turret
Crew: 1 (Gunner)
Skill: Starship Gunnery
Fire Control: 3D
Space Range: 1-3/7/36
Atmosphere Range: 0.1-0.3/0.7/3.6 km
Damage: 4D
- 2 Proton Torpedo Launchers
- Fire Arc: Front
Skill: Starship Gunnery
Ammo: 8
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1/3/7
Atmosphere Range: 50-100/300/700
Damage: 9D
Capsule:
This is the special attack version of the Y-wing series, and it is based on the BTL-T2 variant but features a rear-looking seat for a gunner and his ion cannon turret. During the early days of the rebellion was this the main strike fighter in use by the Alliance.
A4 Y-wing Recon
A4 Y-wing Recon
Craft: Koensayr BTL-A4 Y-wing (LP)
Type: Long-range Reconnaissance Starfighter
Scale: Starfighter
Length: 16.0 meters
Skill: Starfighter Piloting: Y-wing
Crew: 1, 1 astromech droid (can coordinate)
Crew Skill: Astrogation 3D+2, Sensors 4D, Starfighter Piloting 4D+2, Starship Gunnery 4D+1, Starship Shields 3D
Cargo Capacity: 80 kg
Consumables: 3 Weeks
Cost: 142,000 (new), 73,500 (used)
Hyperdrive Multiplier: x1
Hyperdrive Backup: x6
Nav Computer: Yes
Maneuverability: 2D
Space: 7
Atmosphere: 350; 1000kmh
Hull: 4D+1
Shields: 1D
Sensors:
- Passive: 40 / 0D
- Scan: 70 / 1D
- Search: 80 / 2D
- Focus: 4 / 3D
Weapons:
- 2 Medium Laser Cannons (fire-linked)
- Fire Arc: Front
Skill: Starship Gunnery
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1-3/12/25
Atmosphere Range: 0.1-0.3/1.2/2.5 km
Damage: 5D
- 2 Light Ion Cannons (fire-linked)
- Fire Arc: Must be fixed to one facing: front,
left, right or rear
Skill: Starship Gunnery
Fire Control: 1D
Space Range: 1-3/7/36
Atmosphere Range: 0.1-0.3/0.7/3.6 km
Damage: 4D
- 2 Proton Torpedo Launchers
- Fire Arc: Front
Skill: Starship Gunnery
Ammo: 8
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1/3/7
Atmosphere Range: 50-100/300/700
Damage: 9D
Capsule:
The A4 variant of the Y-Wing is also known as the "Longprobe". It is modified for deep-space missions with longer in-flight time. The A4 has weaker shields due to increased power drain from its stronger hyperdrive. Instead it has a reinforced hull. The biggest difference between the S3 and the A4 models is the omission of the gunner. That space is taken up by a nav computer and hyperdrive back-up. The A4 pilot must fix his ion cannon in one position (usually directed forward), and cannot make use of the turret's rotational capabilities.
E5 Y-wing Wild Weasel
E5 Y-wing Wild Weasel
Craft: Koensayr BTL-E5 Y-wing
Source: Unofficial
Type: Wild Weasel
Scale: Starfighter
Length: 16.0 meters
Skill: Starfighter Piloting: Y-Wing
Crew: 2, 1 astromech droid (can coordinate)
Crew Skill: Astrogation 3D+2, Sensors 4D+2, Starfighter Piloting 5D+1, Starship Gunnery 4D+2, Starship Shields 3D
Cargo Capacity: 110 kg
Consumables: 1 Week
Cost: 90,000 (used)
Hyperdrive Multiplier: x1
Nav Computer: None (uses astromech droid)
Maneuverability: 2D
Space: 7
Atmosphere: 350; 1000kmh
Hull: 4D
Shields: 1D+2
Sensors:
- Passive: 40 / 0D
- Scan: 70 / 1D
- Search: 80 / 2D
- Focus: 4 / 3D
Weapons:
- 2 Medium Laser Cannons (fire-linked)
- Fire Arc: Front
Skill: Starship Gunnery
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1-3/12/25
Atmosphere Range: 0.1-0.3/1.2/2.5 km
Damage: 5D
- 2 Light Ion Cannons (fire-linked)
- Fire Arc: Turret
Crew: 1 (Gunner)
Skill: Starship Gunnery
Fire Control: 3D
Space Range: 1-3/7/36
Atmosphere Range: 0.1-0.3/0.7/3.6 km
Damage: 4D
- 2 Proton Torpedo Launchers
- Fire Arc: Front
Skill: Starship Gunnery
Ammo: 8
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1/3/7
Atmosphere Range: 50-100/300/700
Damage: 9D
Capsule:
The first Y-Wings modified for suppression of enemy air defenses where BTL-S3s which became known as BTLE5s. One of the few external signs of conversion was the presence of several antennas on the fuselage, but otherwise they retained the external configuration of the S3 variant. The main difference is the special in-built computer and sensing arrays, which helps to pinpoint threats and is considered vital to its mission profile.
However, it can also carry specially adapted equipment on the wing pylons and in the semi-recessed missile housings. The E5 variant of the Y-Wing is also known as the "Wild Weasel", since it scurries all over a combat scene, irritating larger enemies and making trouble for smaller. It lacks sufficient internal volume to house more advanced systems and control boxes and was therefore only produced by the field-conversion of some redundant S3s until the advent of the specially designed BTL-E9. The E5 was deployed some months before the Battle of Yavin.
