A one-minute video overview about the Y-Wing, its powers, abilities and characteristics as depicted in the canon Star Wars movies, and expanded universe.
The Y-wing starfighter was deployed as a fighter-bomber by the Rebel Alliance. With its resilient, heavy shielding - it was designed to dogfight its way to an objective and deliver a large payload of high explosives.
(The Y-Wing had 50% more shielding than the X-Wing)
The onboard weaponry included two laser cannons, two ion cannons, and two proton torpedo launchers, as well as being capable of holding a heavy proton torpedo payload. The Y-wing also had the unique ability to paralyze another starship with the use of its ion cannons without destroying it. An astromech droid, such as an R2 unit, could be plugged into a socket behind the cockpit to act as a co-pilot, as well as manage the ship's various systems.
(After the battle of Yavin, the B-wing was created as the Y-wings intended replacement)
Though one of the largest of the Rebel Starfighters a being well armored, the Y-wing was slow and not as maneuverable as other Alliance fighters. The design had many flaws, and required ongoing, heavy maintenance. Despite it’s shortcomings, the Y-wing was capable of standing its ground during a dogfight and helped the alliance secure many battles, including the battle of Yavin and battle of endor.
The Y-Wing has appeared in several Star Wars movies and publications:
- Star Wars: Galactic Defense
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Shadow of Malevolence"
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Storm Over Ryloth"
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Innocents of Ryloth" (Appears in flashback(s))
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Liberty on Ryloth"
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Landing at Point Rain"
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Legacy of Terror" (Appears in flashback(s))
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Grievous Intrigue"
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Senate Murders" (Appears in flashback(s))
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Nomad Droids"
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Darkness on Umbara"
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Plan of Dissent"
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Bound for Rescue"
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "A Necessary Bond"
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Point of No Return"
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "The Jedi Who Knew Too Much"
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "The Wrong Jedi"
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Unfinished Business"
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "The Big Bang" (Appears in cockpit targeting display)
- Star Wars Rebels – "The Forgotten Droid" (Mentioned only)
- Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope (First appearance)
- Star Wars: Princess Leia, Part I
- Star Wars 4: Skywalker Strikes, Part IV
- Star Wars: Darth Vader 12: Shadows and Secrets, Part VI
- Star Wars: Darth Vader 14: Vader Down, Part IV
- Star Wars Battlefront
- Star Wars: Commander
- Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back
- Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi
- Star Wars: Shattered Empire, Part II
- Aftermath
- SWInsider "Scorched"—Star Wars Insider 165
- Bloodline
- Before the Awakening
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