General Info:

Vessel Classification:   Starfighter
Vessel Design:   Heavy Assault / Bomber
Manufactured By:   Slayn & Korpil

Particulars:

Deadweight TonnageMetric:   3.214
STD Range:   6 months at L.Y.V.
Maximum Safe Cruising Speed:   91 MGLT
Hyperdrive Multiplier:   2x
Hyperdrive Backup:   N/A
Turbolasers:   3 secondclass cannons
Ion Cannons:   3
Proton Torpedo Launchers:   2; 12
Fusion Cannons:   N/A
Length Overall Meters:   16.9
Crew:   1
Cargo Capacity TonnageMetric:   0.045
Consumables:   1 week
Hull Armor:   Class C
Shields:   Class 1
Planetary Landing Capability:   Yes
Cloaking Device:   No
Separation Ability:   No
Maximum Solar Ionization Reactor Output:   1,100 TeraWatts
Shock Troop Count:   N/A
Onboard Craft:   N/A
Hangar Bays:   N/A
Tractor Beam Emitters:   N/A
Hypercomm Radio:   Alliance Standard
Traditional Radio:   RF Transceivers
Fuel Tank:   250 kg
Environment:   Class M/N
Emergency Command Center:   No

Strength Indices:
Federation Galaxy Class = 1,000

Beam Firepower:   115
Torpedo Firepower:   100
Shield Strength:   125
Hull Armor:   36
Weapon Accuracy:   300
Weapon Range:   200
FTL Speed:   ????
Combat Maneuverability:   900,000
Overall Strength Index:   248

BWing: Length 16.9 meters



Additional Info:

 Class Profile:   Heavy Assault / Bomber
      
Notes:   The BWing is the Rebel Alliance's most powerful fighter; it is used to attack our mighty capital ships and convoys. This fighter can link its proton torpedo launchers and ion cannons for maximum damage on its target in a minimum amount of time. It features a range finding mode for its single laser cannon, which allows for near perfect range and vector data for a target lock with a 97% chance of hitting the exact point targeted. However Rebel pilots don't often use it since it would only give away their position. In standard configuration, the autoblasters are mounted on the chin of the command pod, while each wing has an ion cannon. The laser cannon is located at the base of the main wing. Above the base of the main wing is the EmissionType Primary Proton Torpedo Launcher, and above the cooling intake is the Secondary Proton Torpedo Launcher. A popular alternative to this configuration is replacing the autoblasters with three ion cannons and mounting a laser cannon on each wing. The BWing was deliberately designed with modular weapon mounting points.

BWings generate a substantial amount of heat during combat operations, leading to a high percentage of failures over long battles. Though intermittent "rest periods" and large cooling intakes usually prevent overheating. Even though equipped with four cooling vents on each side of the splitter plate which dissipates engine and exhaust heat, the BWing still gives off a strong infrared image. Due to the swingwing configuration of the BWing it creates minimal sensor reflection. The BWing's radically designed GryoStabilization system allows the cockpit to remain stable while the rest of the fighter rotates around it, significantly reducing stresses that result from sudden maneuvers. As an added bonus it creating a flexible firing platform while the pilot experiences none of the effects of rapid spins, twists or turns. This system is complex, but fragile and thus frequently breaks down. This causes the fighter spend more time in maintenance than most of the Rebellion's craft. The BWing's stabilization system fails when the BWing suffers heavy damage. Once this happens, the BWing's weapons' accuracy decreases since the fighter is no longer a stable weapons platform. Since the wing assembly is locked into position, it makes it almost impossible to turn the fighter without severely straining the spaceframe; it also affects the BWing's speed.

The command pod contains life support systems, flight computer, comlink transceivers and sensors. The BWing's sensor array is located just below where the secondary wings connect to the BWing's body. The slit on the main wing is where the navigation sensor is located. This fighter is very difficult to pilot so only a few Rebel pilots are qualified to fly this fighter. BWing pilots tend to become very attached to their fighters and they personally like to supervise every repair and modification. The BWing is not terribly maneuverable and can be out flown by a skilled TIE Pilot. The Rebel Alliance has very few BWings.

Prior to the Battle of Yavin, Rebel starfighters had suffered considerable losses in dogfights against Alliance warships such as Escort Frigates and Corvettes. In response to the growing success of Alliance escort warships, then Commander Ackbar conceived and headed the Shantipole Project. With the aid of the Verpine colonies of Slayn and Korpil, Commander Ackbar designed the BWing. With its combination of speed, armor and weapons, the BWing was designed to be used against anything up to a frigatesized vessel. Most patrol craft carry less raw firepower than the BWing. The BWing originally had no hyperdrive capability and hyperdrives were later added to the design. The Rebel Alliance is constantly testing new upgrades to the BWing, however, Admiral Ackbar hopes that the BWing will one day live up to its design specs..