Y-wing

Koensayr BTL Y-wing starfighter
Star Wars vehicle
First appearanceStar Wars: From the Adventures of Luke Skywalker (1976 novel)
Star Wars (theatrical appearance)
Last appearanceStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Created byColin Cantwell
Information
Affiliation
LaunchedDuring or Prior to 22 BBY
Auxiliary vehiclesGuidenhauser ejector seat
General characteristics
ClassAssault starfighter/bomber
Armaments
  • Taim & Bak IX4 or KX5 laser cannons (2)
  • ArMek SW-4 or SW-5 ion cannons (2)
  • Arakyd Flex Tube proton torpedo launchers (2)
    • Proton bombs & torpedoes
Defenses
  • Chempat deflector shield generator
  • Titanium-reinforced alusteel hull
Maximum speed
  • 2,750 G (maximum acceleration)
  • 1,000 km/h (621 mph; maximum atmospheric speed)
  • 80 MGLT (megalight per hour; subluminal speed)
  • 1.0 HCR (hyperdrive class rating; superluminal speed)
Propulsion
  • Koensayr R200 ion jet engines (2)
  • Class 1 Koensayr R300-h hyperdrive motivator (1)
Length
  • 23.04 meters (Original)
  • 16.24 meters (Rebel-modified)
Width8.54 meters
Height2.44 meters
Population volume

The Koensayr series Y-wing assault starfighter/bomber are a series of fictional spacecraft from the Star Wars franchise. They are depicted as fighter-bombers of the Galactic Republic, Rebel Alliance, New Republic and the Resistance. Within the Star Wars setting, Y-wings are known for being ideally suited for anti-shipping, close air support, air interdiction, escort, force protection and ground attack missions. Y-wings made their first theatrical appearance in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope and have featured in movies, television shows, and the Star Wars expanded universe's books, comics, and games.

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