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[[Image:T-65X-wing.jpg|thumb|[[Incom]] T-65 X-wing]]
[[Image:T-65X-wing.jpg|thumb|Incom T-65 X-wing]]
The '''X-wing starfighter''' is the most famous starfighter in use by the [[Rebel Alliance]].
The '''X-wing''' is the most famous [[starfighter]] in use by the [[Rebel Alliance]].


The X-wing is a well-rounded Variable Geometry Space Superiority Starfighter. Its armament consists of four very long laser cannons at the ends of its wings and a pair of proton torpedo tubes in the fuselage. Its [[SW Shields|deflector shield]] system often allows it to take several hits from other starfighter weapons before being disabled or destroyed. Conversely, a single full power hit from an X-wing was often all that was needed to disable or kill a [[TIE Fighter]].  However, the X-wing was a fighter of only intermediate acceleration.
The [[Incom]] T-65 X-wing is a well-rounded space-superiority starfighter with average maneuverability compared to its contemporaries. The T-65 model's armament consists of four long-range laser cannons at the ends of its wings and a pair of [[proton torpedo]] tubes in the fuselage. Its [[SW Shields|deflector shield]] system often allows it to take several hits from other starfighter weapons before being disabled or destroyed.
 
The X-wing's [[hyperdrive]] allows it to perform strike missions without requiring a carrier to transport it into battle.


X-wings are built by [[Incom]].  Following the company's nationalization by the Empire, production was scattered to machine shops across the galaxy.
X-wings are built by [[Incom]].  Following the company's nationalization by the Empire, production was scattered to machine shops across the galaxy.
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* [[X-Wing (Game)]]
* [[X-Wing (Game)]]


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Latest revision as of 20:08, 21 November 2008

Incom T-65 X-wing

The X-wing is the most famous starfighter in use by the Rebel Alliance.

The Incom T-65 X-wing is a well-rounded space-superiority starfighter with average maneuverability compared to its contemporaries. The T-65 model's armament consists of four long-range laser cannons at the ends of its wings and a pair of proton torpedo tubes in the fuselage. Its deflector shield system often allows it to take several hits from other starfighter weapons before being disabled or destroyed.

The X-wing's hyperdrive allows it to perform strike missions without requiring a carrier to transport it into battle.

X-wings are built by Incom. Following the company's nationalization by the Empire, production was scattered to machine shops across the galaxy.

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