![]() The ship was littered with concealed multi-spectral imagers and other sensors, which allowed it to gather information about an enemy. Īlthough a capable starfighter, the a-wing was especially notable for its intelligence-gathering and reconnaissance missions, in large part because of its hyperdrive capability, speed, and maneuverability. The A-wings were maintenance-heavy and prone to breakdowns, although the sensor jammers and concussion weapons were effective in lightning raids. Many of the starfighters were produced in underground factories, and at least one at the Battle of Endor had fijisi wood panels. The weapons carried on-board, including advanced concussion missiles, gave the craft the power to engage large targets up to and including Imperial Star Destroyers. The craft carried one pilot and up to 40 kilograms of cargo. The A-wing carried a sensor jamming unit, including a Fabritech ANs-7e sensor unit with PA-94 long range phased tachyon detection array and PG-7u short range primary threat analysis grid, along with targeting systems in the form of a Fabritech ANq 3.6 tracking computer and an IN-344-B "Sightline" imaging system The avionics were a Torplex Rq9.z flight control system. The engines, capable of propelling the starfighter to up to 1300 kilometers per hour and 120 MGLT, were placed in the aft of the craft and had thrust vector controls. Thrust control jets were at the rear of the craft, just behind the rear Sirplex Z-9 deflector shield projector. Each launcher was capable of launching 6 concussion missiles. The craft had an access panel on the forward bow, and carried two Dymek HM-6 Concussion Missile Launchers along the sides. In addition, the A-wing had no astromech droid to manage its weapons systems, requiring pilots to split their attention between flying the craft, & operating the weapon systems. The combination of sensitive controls, unmatched sublight thrust, maneuverable weapon systems, advanced sensory and stealth packages, and fragility, strained even the best pilots. This, among other reasons, contributed to the difficulty of keeping a squadron of A-wings operational for any length of time. However, the cannon mounts had a high rate of mechanical failure, and contributed to the fighter's extremely costly maintenance-to-flight ratio. Some of A-wings even had their guns modified to swivel in a complete 360-degree arc, providing a surprise to any chasing fighter. ![]() The A-wing's wing-mounted laser cannons could rotate up and down sixty degrees for greater fire control thanks to a short hydro-servo bearing at the end of each wing tip. Pilots had to adjust the two dorsal and two ventral stabilizer wings with great care, as even a minor turn could send the A-wing into a massive spinout. However, the highly sensitive controls made the craft exceptionally difficult to handle. The A-wing's Novaldex J-77 engines remained some of the most powerful sublight thrusters two decades after the A-wing's creation. Like its Clone Wars predecessor, the Eta-2, the A-wing required pilots of exceptional skill to take full advantage of the vessel's speed, agility, and special features. ![]() The RZ-1 A-wing interceptor was a small, wedge-shaped craft with a central cockpit attached to twin engines. ![]()
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