A/SF-01 B-wing starfighter

"This is one of my most advanced designs! Fast, agile, and narrow attack profile. And it packs a punch."

- Quarrie

The A/SF-01 B-wing starfighter, commonly known as the B-wing, was a heavily armed Rebel Alliance single-pilot starfighter manufactured by Slayn & Korpil. The B-wing saw action during the Galactic Civil War.

Characteristics
The A/SF-01 B-wing starfighter, manufactured by Slayn & Korpil, was piloted by a single individual and was 16.9 meters long. The primary airfoil took up the length of the hull, with the cylindrical cockpit at one end and a weapons pod at the other end. Two S-foils amidships on either side of the airfoil also held weapons. It held a total of four laser cannons, and was also armed with proton torpedoes and ion cannons. The B-wing also had a unique gyroscopic rotating cockpit module which was independently stabilized to allow the pilot to coordinate advanced flight and attack maneuvers. The starfighter was equipped with a hyperdrive and had four engines. The cockpit had a tactical display for the pilot as well as a targeting computer. The avionics packages were on par with those used by small capital ships. Advanced targeting systems allowed pilots to synchronize attacks across multiple B-wing fighters. Compared to the X-wing starfighter, the B-wing was slower but had greater firepower, hull integrity, and shield strength, making it an ideal fighter against large capital ships.

The prototype starfighter, B6, built by the Mon Calamari Quarrie featured a composite-beam laser weapon that could inflict heavy damage upon enemy cruisers, but its use would drain the hyperdrive.

History
The B-wing starfighter was manufactured by Slayn & Korpil and was part of the Rebel Alliance fleet.

The first B-wing prototype was developed by the Mon Calamari Quarrie on the planet Shantipole, who referred to it as a "Bleed Wing." After being won over by the spirit and piloting skill of Hera Syndulla, Quarrie awarded the prototype—and his services in improving it—to the Rebel Alliance. Sabine Wren volunteered to redesign the starfighter's weapons package, including its targeting system.

Several of the B-wing's distinctive features originated from Clone Wars era fighters such as the T-6 shuttle and the V-19 Torrent starfighter. The B-wing was thought to be a potential replacement for the aging Y-wing fighter, though this never materialized due to the difficulties associated with maintaining them.

B-wings participated in the Battle of Endor. Several B-wings followed General Lando Calrissian to attack the Death Star II, but broke off when they realized that the shield was still up. Blade Squadron also participated in the battle, destroying the Star Destroyer Devastator.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: Galactic Defense
 * Heir to the Jedi
 * Star Wars: Commander
 * Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi
 * Star Wars: Shattered Empire, Part IV
 * Star Wars: Shattered Empire, Part IV
 * Star Wars: Shattered Empire, Part IV
 * Star Wars: Shattered Empire, Part IV