http://www.frontiernet.net/~dietl/ywing.html Y-wing Attack Starfighters This page is devoted entirely to the Y-wing, one of the most underrated ships in the Star Wars galaxy. Although it is an older model, it can operate almost as well as the versatile X-wing. In most computer games the Y-wing is made inferior to other ships as to make a more challenging game. Don't let this fool you though; in the movies it is clear that Y-wings compare very closely to the X-wings speed and maneuverability. The Y-wing is a multipurpose vessel which can be used as a light bomber. It can be utilized in almost any mission, making it a superb investment for the Rebel Alliance. Often, these ships are demoted from assaults on Imperial convoys only to be refitted for a heavy bombing attack on an Imperial base a few days later. Y-wings are commonly used as diplomatic escorts, while the BTL-A4 Y-wing Longprobe has extra provisions and more powerful sensors for long range patrol duty. Before the X-wing was introduced, Y-wings were the flagship fighters of the Rebel Alliance playing a vital role in the Battle of Vnas at Duro and the First Battle of Ord Biniir. The Y-wings saved a great many of lives by blockading Imperial TIE bombers during the siege of Ank Ki'Shor. Two Y-wing squadrons were deployed at the Battle of Yavin. At the Battle of Endor, a few Y-wings were used but only one survived, falling behind the modern TIE interceptors and X-wings. Outnumbering any other craft in the Rebellion's fleet, Y-wings became the most commonly used fighter. As the Alliance aquires more X-wings and B-wings though, Y-wings become more obsolete and are used for jobs of the second most importance. The crew is one pilot on the BTL-A4 Longprobe and a weapons officer aids the pilot in the BTL-S3. It is 16 meters long and its top sublight speed is 80 MGLT. The Y-wing has three important sections: The forward main fuselage houses the weapons systems and the pilot's station. A reinforced central spar extends from the back of the cockpit and contains a Novaldex power generator and the Koensayr R300-H hyperdrive unit. A cross wing holds the Thiodyne O3-R cryogenic power cells, and two large Koensayr R200 ion jet sublight drives on the extreme ends. Placed ahead of the engines are Twin Fabritech ANx-y long range sensor arrays which feed data to the primary sensor array and targeting computer located between the laser cannons in the bow of the ship. It would be bad luck for an enemy to meet a Y-wing in close-quarters combat because of their durability and firepower. Controlled by the pilot are the two Taim & Bak IX4 laser cannons and twin Arakyd Flex Tube proton-torpedo launchers which house eight torpedoes each. On the BTL-S3, the more common Y-wing conficuration, an ArMek SW-4 ion cannon sits directly behind the pilot and is usually manned by a weapons officer. The BTL-A4 does not have a gunner, so the ion cannon is fixed directly fore or aft; the aft position is good to stop persuing spacecraft. The ion cannons are one of the most useful aspects of the Y-wing, allowing squadrons to attack, disable, and capture enemy vessels and equipment for use in the Alliance's fleet. An R2 or R4 astromech droid is fit into the droid socket on the central spar and it manages all flight, navigation, and power systems. It may also handel fire control, perform in-flight maintenance, reroute power as needed, and store hyperspace jump coordinates. Often, a lone Y-wing squadron will be designated as "Gold Squadron" because of the gold markings on the forward main fuselage. Y-wing Links http://pages.map.com/~amyshea/ywing.html The Kenner 1983 Y-Wing toy. http://www.galoob.com The Galoob Corporation http://www.galoob.com/SWAF/SWAFV01.html Galoob Star Wars Action Fleet Y-wing http://www.galoob.com/MMSP07.html Galoob Star Wars X-Ray Fleet http://www.galoob.com/MMSP09.html Galoob Star Wars Special Edition Micro Machines http://www.sdf.luth.se/~luna/sw/ships/ywings.htm Y-Wing's in Star Wars Y-wing Specifications Name/Model#: BTL-S3 Y-Wing Starfighter Designer/Manufacturer: Koensayr Combat Designation: Attack fighter Length: 16 meters Crew: 2 (plus 1 astromech Droid) Passengers: None Cargo Capacity: 110 kilograms Consumables: One week Hyperdrive model: Vorelk 119 moderate model Nav Computer: Droid is programmed for unlimited jumps Hyperdrive Backup: No Sublight Speed: 80 MGLT Maneuverability: 50 DPF Shields/Armor: Forward/Rear Projecting Chempat Shields (rated at 85 SBD) Titanium Reinforced Alusteel Alloy Hull (rated at 50 RU) Weapons: Two Taim & Bak KX5 Laser Cannons (single fire or firelinked) Two ArMek SW-4 Ion Cannon (single fire or firelinked) Two Arakyd Flex Tube Proton Torpedo Launcher (4 torpedoes each) Special Features: R2 unit, 2 Crew pilots, 85 SBD shields, 50 RU hull rating, Name/Model#: BTL-A4 Y-Wing Longprobe Designer/Manufacturer: Koensayr Combat Designation: Long-Range Reconnaissance Fighter/Bomber Length: 16 meters Crew: 1 (plus 1 astromech Droid) Passengers: None Cargo Capacity: 80 kilograms Consumables: Three weeks Hyperdrive model: Vorelk 119 moderate model Nav Computer: Droid is preprogrammed for 10 jumps Hyperdrive Backup: Yes Sublight Speed: 80 MGLT Maneuverability: 50 DPF Shields/Armor: Forward/Rear Projecting Chempat Shields (rated at 75 SBD) Titanium Reinforced Alusteel Alloy Hull (rated at 40 RU) Weapons: Two Taim & Bak KX5 Laser Cannons (single fire or firelinked) Two ArMek SW-4 Ion Cannon (single fire or firelinked) Two Arakyd Flex Tube Proton Torpedo Launcher (4 torpedoes each) Special Features: R2 unit