T-20 H-Wing Starfighter
T-20 H-Wing Starfighter | |
| Production information | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Product Line |
T-20 series |
| Class |
Starfighter |
| Technical Specifications | |
| Length |
10.2m |
| Width |
7.1m |
| Height/depth |
2m |
| Megalight (MGLT) |
117 MGLT |
| Maximum speed (atmosphere) |
1250 km/h |
| Engine unit(s) |
1 Novaldex J-79 Event Horizon |
| Hyperdrive rating |
Class 1 |
| Shielding |
83 SBD |
| Hull |
70 RU |
| Armament |
|
| Crew |
Pilot (1), Astromech (1) |
| Passengers |
none |
| Cargo capacity |
30 kg |
| Consumables |
4 days |
| Usage | |
| Role(s) |
Multi-environment attack fighter |
| Affiliation | |
Building on the success of the A-Wing starfighter, the New Republic was in search of a fast, heavily armed, yet easier to handle strike fighter. The H-Wing project used many of the components of the A-Wing, many of them updated from lessons learned and fit them in a frame that was both sturdier and easier to maintain.
Characteristics[edit]
Utilizing a single engine, the H-Wing was lighter, but used a heavily updated and modified power plant, which allowed for both laser cannon with a heavier punch, as well as powerful shields to protect the craft. A single concussion missile launcher gives the craft additional threat potential against capital ships and hardened installations.
- Image courtesy of Adam Kop
Deployment[edit]
The H-Wing was not a big seller for Incom, who was trying to take business away from its collaborators on the A-Wing design and keep the profits to itself. A few major purchasers were large system fleets, the Corellian Security Forces and the Chandrilan Planetary Fleet. The Corellians used the fighters in rack formation aboard modified Escort Carriers for use in anti-piracy patrols.
Origins[edit]
The T-20 H-Wing is the creation of Adam Kop, who designed the ship from mockup to final graphic. Some statistical elements are his, as defined on his DeviantArt page. Item use permission has been requested and granted by the artist.
