![]() ![]() The fighter's black "wings" were in fact an array of twelve solar collectors, framed by rigid quadanium steel foil braces, that featured a micro-crenulated solar absorption surface. TIE fighters were equipped with sensor jamming capabilities and could be retrofitted with additional electronic countermeasures. However the cockpit's spherical shape meant that glancing blows would be deflected away. It was armored with quadanium steel plating which was proof against hand-held blasters (except in exposed areas such as the stabilizers ) but could be penetrated by direct hits from military-grade laser cannons, heavy blaster cannons, and micrometeor impacts. In order to reduce cost, mass and energy consumption while improving maneuverability, the TIE fighter lacked deflector shields. Furthermore, the lack of a hyperdrive and resultant navigational systems alongside extended life support and fuel combined to cut down the TIE's total mass. The TIE/ln featured vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) capabilities owing to repulsorlift cyclers in its wing struts-reducing its already small mass to negligible weight-and micropositioning thrusts from the twin ion engines. Ī Rebel T-65B X-wing starfighter in the sights of a TIE fighter's targeting computerĪ TIE fighter's twin ion engines, combined with W-401 maneuvering jets, provided thrust and boosters capable of quickly adjusting the ship's direction. Fuel for the engines consisted of a radioactive gas kept in pressurized fuel tankage located on the underside of the cockpit. These engines could expel charged particles along almost any vector, providing the TIE fighter with incredible maneuverability, and their lack of moving parts or high-temperature components made them easier to maintain: Imperial records indicated less than five percent of all TIE fighters lost were as a result of field attrition. These were originally two P-s3 ion engines, which would be replaced by twin P-s4 ion engines by approximately 14 BBY. ![]() The fighter's name is derived from its propulsion system, which was specifically designed to create a distinct noise so as to inspire fear in those who opposed the Empire. Like their predecessors, TIE's employed two vertical wings similar in appearance to V-wing starfighters however, the Eta-2 Actis-class light interceptor bore even more similarities with its central cockpit pod, twin ion engines and common weapons technology. Developed by SFS company head Raith Sienar, the basis for the TIE fighter can be traced back to Kuat Systems Engineering's Alpha-3 Nimbus starfighter, along with several other outmoded models from the Old Republic. The TIE/ln starfighter was a small, short-range fighter developed, manufactured, and mass produced by Sienar Fleet Systems (SFS). Technical drawing of a TIE/ln starfighter Has a pair of laser cannons mounted at the base of the cockpit." ― Antoc Merrick No shields, no hyperdrive, and no life-support system reduces its mass for greater maneuverability. " The standard TIE fighter is fast but flawed. ![]()
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