A-Wing Starfighter
Because of their lightning-fast speed, A-wing starfighters are often used for strike missions.
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The predecessor to the TIE Advanced.
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Details
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- Affiliation
- Rebel Alliance
- Weapon
- Laser cannons, concussion missiles
- Height
- 9.6 meters long
- Droid Type
- Starfighter / interceptor
- Manufacturer
- Dodonna-Blissex
The Movies
With its sleek arrowhead shape, streamlined cockpit and massive twin engines, the A-wing starfighter suggests raw speed even when parked within Alliance hangar bays.
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Expanded Universe
The Alliance brain trust of General Jan Dodonna and engineer Walex Blissex developed the A-wing starfighter after examining the role of speed in the Battle of Yavin and the sleek fighters developed by the Tamuuz-an.
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Behind the Scenes
Ralph McQuarrie's original production paintings of A-wing starfighter s featured blue markings. These were changed to a rusty red, in order to make shooting the fighter against bluescreen possible.
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