RZ-1 A-wing interceptor

The RZ-1 A-wing interceptor was a starfighter manufactured by Kuat Systems Engineering and used by the Rebel Alliance which saw action during the Battle of Endor.

Characteristics
The RZ-1 A-wing starfighter was a high-speed starfighter manufactured by Kuat Systems Engineering. The starfighter was used by Rebel Alliance pilots and was wedge-shaped, with dual engines mounted on the stern. The craft came equipped with a hyperdrive. The fighters were armed with two laser cannons and concussion missiles. The A-wings measured 9.6 meters and were equipped with heavy shielding and an escape pod.

Pre-Galactic Civil War
The RZ-1 A-wing starfighter was manufactured by Kuat Systems Engineering, of Kuat. A group of A-wing fighters codenamed "Phoenix Squadron", was led under the command of Commander Sato, a rebel cell that was part of a larger Rebel network.

Galactic Civil War
During the Galactic Civil War, Green Squadron deployed with their A-wing fighters to join the Alliance Fleet in preparation for the Battle of Endor. Under Lando Calrissian's command, they flew against the Second Death Star. The Imperial Fleet ambushed them, and Green Squadron fought against the Imperial fleet. Once Han Solo's strike team brought down the Death Star's shield generator, two A-wing pilots flew into the Death Star, but broke off to draw TIE fighters away from Calrissian.

Green Leader Arvel Crynyd was hit by fire and crashed into the bridge of the Super Star Destroyer Executor, resulting in its destruction. During the battle, Adon Fox led Blade Squadron from an A-wing. Other A-wings escorted them through an attack run against the Devastator.

Behind the scenes
The A-wing appears in Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi. Designed by Ralph McQuarrie, they were originally colored blue but had to be changed due to the limited bluescreen technology at the time. However, the original coloration of the A-wings makes its first appearance on the A-wings of Phoenix Squadron in Season Two of Rebels.

Appearances

 * Star Wars Rebels: The Siege of Lothal
 * Star Wars: Battle Pod
 * Star Wars: Commander
 * Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi