T-65 X-Wing (171)Full unit name: Incom T-65 X-Wing Starfighter
Last updated: 13.04.2024 22:37:52
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Basic info
First appearance: A New Hope
A New Hope
(MOVIE)
Was manufactured by: Incom Corporation
Incom Corporation
Organization
Manufacturers
Known Facts (62)
Mission to Commenor (3) »
Battle of Yavin (33) »
Battle of Hoth (4) »
Dagobah Training (6) »
Return to Dagobah (3) »
Battle over Endor (13) »
Summary
The Incom T-65 X-wing starfighter was the primary all-purpose starfighter of the Rebel Alliance and its successor governments. Known for its versatility and exceptional combat performance, it was a favorite with Rebel
Alliance Starfighter Corps
(Rebel Alliance Navy)
Organization
Rebel Alliance Navy
and New Republic pilots. Possessing deflector shields, a hyperdrive, an R2 astromech
R2-series Astromech Droid
Droid
for repairs and navigation, and a complement of proton torpedoes, the X-wing allowed the Rebellion to launch raids in Imperial space with improved odds of a successful mission. The X-wing played a major role in the Galactic Civil War following its capture on Fresia and the defection of its designers to the Alliance. It was most heralded as the fighter that destroyed the Death Star
Death Star
Starship
Space Stations
at the hands of Luke Skywalker
Luke Skywalker
(Human)
Character
Major Characters
. Later in the war, it would form the backbone of the Alliance Starfighter Corps, defending Alliance ships and leading attacks on Imperial vessels and installations. Most importantly, it could perform on near equal terms with the Empire's high-performance TIE fighters
TIE Fighter
Starship
Starfighter Models
when handled by an experienced pilot. Pilots of Rogue Squadron
Rogue Squadron
Organization
Rebel Alliance Navy
favored using the multi-role X-wing fighter, flying it as often as they could on most missions; they only employed other craft for highly specialized missions, such as missions that required ion cannons. The X-wing was so predominantly flown by Rebel and New Republic forces that it became a symbol of their faction, much like the TIE fighter and Star Destroyer
Imperial-class Star Destroyer
Starship
Starship Models
were symbols of the Galactic Empire. Thanks to continued upgrades to the basic design and improved tactics, the X-wing series remained one of the galaxy's predominant multi-role starfighters for over 40 years.

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See also
UH
Organizations that used this starship
Alliance Starfighter Corps
Green Squadron
Red Squadron
Known crew and passengers - characters
Luke Skywalker
Pilot
Wedge Antilles
Pilot
Biggs Darklighter
Pilot
Garven Dreis
Pilot
Derek Klivian
Pilot
Jek Porkins
Pilot
John D. Branon
Pilot
Grizz Frix
Pilot
Tarn Mison
Lak Sivrak
Pilot
R2-D2
Astromech
R2-F2
Astromech
R5-D8 (Jek Porkins' Astromech Droid)
Astromech
R5-K6
Astromech
Complete list

Full unit name: Incom T-65 X-Wing Starfighter Last updated: 13.04.2024 22:37:52