The V38 assault fighter was a starfighter that served as the basis for the TIE/ph phantom.
Characteristics[]
The modified V38 assault fighter, known as the TIE Phantom.
Design-wise, it was unique among TIE Series starfighters, as the quadanium steel solar panel wings attached directly to the hull instead of via pylons. The hull/cockpit itself was non-spherical, compared to other TIEs, though it was similar to the Scimitar assault bomber.
The V38 appeared to have the wing of the TIE/IN interceptor, and its triple wing design was reminiscent of the TIE/D Defender and the Dagger-class starfighter.
History[]
The V38 was developed by the Galactic Empire during the Galactic Civil War on the planet Imdaar.[1] This type of starfighter was familiar to Admiral Gial Ackbar, who was able to identify it after viewing footage of TIE Phantoms in action.
Appearances[]
"Phantoms in the Dark" — Strongholds of Resistance (Mentioned only)- Star Wars: Rebel Assault II: The Hidden Empire (First appearance)
Sources[]
- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
- The Essential Guide to Warfare
- Star Wars: Imperial Handbook: A Commander's Guide
- Stay on Target
- Lords of Nal Hutta
Notes and references[]
- ↑ The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia (under Imdaar Alpha entry)