Starship class

TIE/ln space superiority starfighter

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The TIE/ln space superiority starfighter, also called the TIE/ln or simply the TIE fighter, was the signature starfighter of the Galactic Empire and symbol of its space superiority. Instantly recognizable from the roar of its engines as well as its unique design, the TIE/ln exuded Imperial power and prestige across the galaxy, seeing use throughout the Empire's reign. They were nicknamed Evil-Eyes or Eye-balls by members of the New Republic.

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Designer: Raith Sienar
Manufacturer: Sienar Fleet Systems
Line: TIE fighter series
Model: TIE/ln space superiority starfighter
Cost: 60,000 credits (new); 25,000 (used; military requisition charges)
Length: 7.24 meters
Height: 8.82 meters
Max accel: 4,100 G
Speed (MGLT): 100
Max speed: 1,200 kph
Engine: Twin ion engines; SFS P-s3 ion engines (Replaced by P-s4 ion engines approx. 14 BBY); SFS P-s4 ion engines with P-w401 ion maneuvering jets
Hdsystem: None
Power: I-a2b solar ionization reactor (standard); I-s3a solar ionization reactor (upgraded)
Shield gen: None
Hull: Thin
Sensor: Close range sensor
Target: T-s8 targeting computer
Navigation: N-s6 Navcon
Armament: SFS L-s1 laser cannons (2) (Replaced by L-s7.2 laser cannons 3 ABY); SFS L-s7.2 laser cannons (2)
Escapepods: Ejector seat
Crew: Pilot (1)
Consumables: 2 days
Lifesupport: Minimal perfunctory oxygen scrubbers; Pressurized atmospheric seals
Othersystems: Locator beacon; Loudspeaker
Role: Dogfighting; Close air support; Conducting reconnaissance for Star Destroyers; Sentry ships for the Death Star; Neutralizing pirate or smuggling ships; Patrolling the skies of imperial worlds
Firstuse: 18 BBY
Affiliations: Galactic Empire; Army Air Corps; Imperial Starfighter Corps; Spectres (stolen); Alliance to Restore the Republic (stolen); Gratloe's faction; Scourge (corrupted); Imperial Remnants; Adelhard coalition; Ubrik Adelhard's Imperial remnant; Imperial territory G5-623; Kenner Loring's faction; Visler Korda's faction; Queluhan Nebula Imperial remnant; Neo-Imperial forces; Gideon's Imperial remnant; Morak Imperial remnants; Thrawn's forces; Uprising (stolen); New Republic (stolen); Amaxine warriors; Ace Squadron; Ranc Gang

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Non-canon appearances: 70

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