Master Replicas Star Wars Y-Wing

The Rebel Y-wing starfighter, otherwise known as the Koensayr BTL A4, is one of the oldest and most numerous starfighters in the Rebel Alliance fleet. Over the many years of struggle against the forces of the Empire, this rugged, single pilot craft has well earned its reputation as a solid, reliable workhorse. Maintained by a dedicated band of rebel mechanics, it continues to serve the Rebel cause alongside the newer, sleeker starfighters such as the Incom T-65 X-wing. Powered by two ion jet engines, the sixteen-meter-long Y-wing may not be as fast as other fighters in the Alliance forces, but with its onboard astromech droid, complete with navigation computer, the craft is able to navigate single hyperspace jumps with complete safety, adding immensely to its versatility. Equipped with two light ion cannons, two laser cannons, and two proton torpedo launchers this double-duty fighter/light bomber carries formidable firepower. Furthermore, deflector shields and its own strong construction mean the Y-wing can sustain combat damage that would blow other craft from the stars. And while it may not be as maneuverable as other fighters, tandem long-range sensors provide binocular range finding which gives these old war-horses superior targeting precision. It is only natural then, that when the decision was taken as to which starfighter would lead the first attack run on the vulnerable thermal exhaust port of the Death Star, that this honor went to the Y-wings of Gold Squadron.