MC40a light cruiser

MC40a light cruiser The MC40a light cruiser was a Mon Calamari Star Cruiser design.

Characteristics
The MC40 had a large, portside hangar and could carry one fighter squadron. It was also equipped with powerful shields. Its three engines gave it a higher speed than the bigger MC80a Star Cruiser, and it was more maneuverable.

History
The MC40 light cruiser was made some time prior to the Battle of Hoth.

It saw heavy use in the year leading up to the Battle of Endor and ships of this kind would often accompany larger vessels like the MC80 Star Cruiser.

Mon Calamari light cruisers were still in use during the Yuuzhan Vong War, but it is not known if they were MC40s or a different design.

Known ships

 * Condor
 * Lulsla
 * Warhawk

Appearances

 * Star Wars: TIE Fighter
 * Star Wars: X-wing vs. TIE Fighter
 * Star Wars: X-wing Alliance