With the conclusion of the Clone Wars and the aftermath of Order 66, V-wings continued to see extensive use under the Galactic Empire during its early years. During Order 66, two V-wings chased after Kelleran Beq and Grogu in an effort to prevent them from leaving Coruscant, though the starfighters' lack of a hyperdrive cost them the chance to shoot down the fugitive Jedi as they fled into hyperspace. In 19 BBY, V-wings served in the Battle of Coruscant against the Confederacy of Independent Systems.
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Streamlined mass productions techniques let this ship take the V-19 Torrent starfighter's place as the preferred compact space superiority starfighter. History Īn Alpha-3 Nimbus-class V-wing flying over the Federal District during the Battle of Coruscant.Īlpha-3 Nimbus-class V-wings were first deployed by the Galactic Republic in the final days of the Clone Wars. They were also a frustratingly elusive target and could be part of a mixed strike-force when used with Eta-2 Actis-class light interceptors and Aggressive ReConnaissance-170 starfighters. īecause of its twin laser cannons, the V-wing was a deadly and surprising enemy. The ship was also a clone trooper pilot's best choice for a dogfight against the vulture droid starfighters and droid tri-fighters used in the Confederacy navy. Because of the V-wing's maneuverability, it was more agile than the Republic's Aggressive ReConnaissance-170 starfighter. Because of the ships's lack of a built-in hyperdrive, the V-wing required transportation into combat zones by carriers such as the Venator-class Star Destroyer. The Galactic Republic's warships and carriers deployed furious swarms of V-wings, and the fighters were used to defend fortress worlds and part of fleet actions. The V-wing starfighter served as a support ship in the Republic Navy during the Clone Wars. There were at least two sub-models, the Alpha-3B "Besh" and Alpha-3E "Esk." Role in combat Ī trio of V-wings escort General Plo Koon's Delta-7 interceptor on Cato Neimoidia. The cannons had a power feed and capacitors. The laser cannons could swivel on and had a rapid fire capability by being placed on both of the wing struts /hubs. The wings radiators remained unfolded while the ship was in flight position. During intense activity, the radiator panels on the wings helped heat disposal. The wings, which were located at either side of the V-wing and reached above and below the craft, were the ship's most distinguishing feature and on articulated collars, which let the wings move ninety degrees for landing. Much like the larger Star Courier of Sienar Fleet Systems, the V-wing had folding radiator wings and laser cannons. Also included in the ship were repulsorlift vanes, at least one reactant tank, shield projector units, the power lines to the shield projectors, and forward sensors.
Close to the astromech were two deflector shield heat sinks. This astromech helped in-flight maintenance and navigation. A single clone trooper pilot flew the ship, and an independent Q7-series astromech droid backed up the clone. This flight suit also allowed a pilot to eject. This required pilots to wear sealed flight suits equipped with life-support systems.
To maximize power for speed and agility, Kuat produced the starfighter without a pressurized cockpit. However, the V-wing did possess a powerful reactor. Thrusters were placed at the end of the starfighter, but, like a number of ships made for the Republic, the V-wing was too compact to hold a hyperdrive. Cutting-edge technology was used to give the V-wing maneuverability, and the starship had two vertically placed ion engine thrusters, allowing for surprisingly fast pitch-turnings. Manufactured by Kuat Systems Engineering, the same company that made Jedi starfighters, V-wings were agile and fast, with the ship having a top speed of 52,000 kilometers per hour and maximum acceleration of 5,200G's. The Alpha-3 Nimbus-class starfighter was a sharp and wedge-shaped fighter. The Alpha-3 Nimbus was a wedge-shaped and fast starfighter.
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