![]() Power couplings allowed for energy to be distributed and balanced between the various systems. Cryogenic capacitors located in the S-foils stored additional power for the engines. The X-wing itself was powered by a Novaldex 04-Z cryogenic power generator located in the center of the ship. Infrared suppressors were used to conceal the hot exhaust. These provided the X-wing with incredible maneuverability thanks to three factors: the use of differential thrust between the four engines to adjust trajectory a high-mass electromagnetic gryoscope fitted to each engine for swinging through tight curves and the ability to fire retro-thrust forward through the turbine nozzles. Some X-wings were fitted with 4j.4 fusial thrust engines, which were virtually identical to the 4L4 models. Systems įour 4L4 fusial thrust engines were attached to the wings of the T-65B, next to the fuselage. Adjustable for use by most species, the pressurized cockpit had enough life support for up to one week, and featured an inertial compensator to protect the pilot from high-g accelerations. Explosive charges were set to blast the canopy clear in the event the Guidenhauser ejector seat had to be used. The canopy allowed for a wider view compared to that provided by a TIE fighter's, and was also designed to automatically polarize to protect the pilot from harmful light. The single pilot sat in an armored cockpit in the center of the fuselage protected by a transparisteel canopy. The X-wing could also use its laser cannons to shoot down enemy missiles. A Bertriak "Screamer" sensor jammer provided additional defense by scrambling the sensors of enemy starfighters and homing warheads. This included shield projectors along the leading edges of the S-foils which, when in attack position, helped to expand the protective field. Ī deflector shield generator located in the rear of the X-wing created a protective field which could be adjusted around the craft with the help of a Chempat "Defender" deflector shield projector. Two Krupx MG7 proton torpedo launchers were located in grooves near the middle of the underside of the fuselage on either side of the T-65B. By default the convergence or "zero" point where the lasers would intersect was set 500 meters in front of the X-wing. The laser cannons could be fired singly, in alternating pairs or all at once. The craft was armed with four Taim & Bak KX9 laser cannons, placed at the tip of each wing. When traveling high in a planet's upper atmosphere, an X-wing could achieve speeds fast enough to cause the pilot's head to swim and their vision to glitter. Doing so put tremendous strain on the starfighter and the pilot themselves however: after just several minutes of maneuvering at these velocities, gradual system failures began and even the cannons themselves were at risk of melting from the heat. ![]() Indeed, with the engines at maximum thrust an X-wing could travel so fast it would glow hot from atmospheric friction. While listed with a maximum atmospheric speed of 1,050 kph, the X-wing could otherwise fly at supersonic speeds. S-foils in attack position provided the X-wing with additional stabilizer surfaces during air travel. Painted stripes on the rear of the S-foils identified each craft. Under the X-wing was a cargo compartment, a repulsorlift, and three reinforced landing legs to protect the craft from rough landings and take-offs. The cockpit had flight controls similar to those of the T-16 skyhopper, an airspeeder also produced by Incom Corporation, along with a targeting computer with holographic imaging system. With the S-foils open in attack position, the craft had a greater spread of fire as opposed to whilst shut. The S-foils were controlled by an S-foil servo actuator located in the back of the starfighter. This gave the craft its distinctive "X"-like appearance when viewed from the front or rear. Normally, the foils on each side locked in place flush against each other during combat, however, the foils were folded out. It had two pairs of wing-like strike foils, or S-foils, mounted at the rear of the craft on opposite sides. The X-wing was classified as a starfighter, specifically a snub-fighter due to its size. ![]() This included outmaneuvering the TIE fighter, which was otherwise faster and more maneuverable than the X-wing in space. Unlike other starfighters the X-wing could excel in atmospheric flight. It was designed to excel in all aspects of starfighter combat, being highly maneuverable and heavily shielded, with a small profile that made it harder to hit. The T-65B X-wing starfighter was manufactured by Incom Corporation. " My first time out, I didn't know an S-foil from a nose cone." ―"Red Three"
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