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TIE starfighter

TIE starfighters stands for Twin Ion Engine. These single-seat vessels feature two fire-linked laser cannons, and they are used by the pilots of the Empire.

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From the StarWars.com Databank

TIE starfighter
Affiliation
Empire
Weapon
Laser cannons
Height
6.3 meters long
Droid Type
Starfighter
Manufacturer
Sienar Fleet Systems

The Movies

Bursting from Imperial hangar bays in gnat-like clouds are the standard starfighters of the Imperial arsenal -- the Twin Ion Engine craft known as the TIE starfighter.

Expanded Universe

During the waning years of the Republic, Republic Sienar Systems first developed the original T.I.E. fighter, the craft that was the forerunner to the standard Imperial vessel.

Behind the Scenes

The TIE fighter design was first established in a concept model by Colin Cantwell. The simplified model defined the TIE's most distinctive features -- its ball cockpit and twin hexagonal wings. Subsequent sketches built up the TIE's form.

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