BTL-A4 Y-wing starfighter

BTL-A4 Y-wing starfighter The BTL-A4 Y-wing starfighter was the one-man version of the BTL-S3 starfighter model.

Characteristics
The BTL-S3 was supplanted in most Rebel services by the BTL-A4, which was crewed by a single person. The ion cannon turret was typically locked forwards in this design, although some pilots chose to lock it facing aft for extra cover. In addition, this variant boasted much greater endurance (as much as three times greater) over its earlier predecessor, but was penalized with less powerful shields and loss of accuracy in the ion cannon.

History
BTL-A4s were used along with T-65 X-wing starfighters during the Battle of Yavin in 0 BBY. They were also seen in Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back They also fought in the climactic Battle of Endor four years later.

Appearances

 * Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
 * Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
 * ''Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back