R60 T-wing interceptor

The T-wing was originally designed to replace the A-wing as an interceptor. Unfortunately for the Rebellion, the end result turned out to be a poor replacement for the A-wing.

Like the A-wing, the T-wing was a light first-response fighter approximately 10m in overall length. The ship's speed was just higher than that of a TIE Interceptor but was lower than that of the A-wing.

With shields and hull similar to that of the Z-95 Headhunter, this craft would not last long if it was hit by even a medium-power accurate salvo.

Manoeuvrability was another disappointment to its designers as it was less manoeuvrable than the A-wing. As per the A-wing, weapons were light, only dual laser cannons being fitted in order to maintain manoeuvrability. However, the T-wing's warhead load was equal to that of an X-wing, making it a good multi-role fighter in the hands of a good pilot.

The Rebels used this fighter for only a short time before deciding to sell it on to neutral factions, hoping to at least gain a profit. Unexpectedly, the T-wing proved very effective in the hands of such pilots as the nomadic pirate leader Taarak, quickly became popular with independents and proliferated across the galaxy.

Neutral and pirate factions continued to use it.