Question about Star Wars fighters

Post by **Tsukiyumi** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 9:37 pm

When you consider the fact that they have atmospheric capability, the wings do make some sense.

Aaron · Post by **Aaron** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 9:45 pm

It may simply be for looks. The Republic/Empire has been in space for at least 25,000 years and their technology is mature enough (and advanced) that they could design a ship with any appearance they want. Browse through wookiepedia and look at some of the incredibly bizarre starfighter designs. Like Xizors (Virago).

SuperSaiyaMan12 · Post by **SuperSaiyaMan12** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 9:48 pm

Given the fact that Star Wars ships and Starfighters only took on the 'Movie Appearance' 4000 years ago... (IE Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic)...its amazing how long a service life some of these ships have-The Hammerhead-class Starcruiser and Aurek Starfighter from KOTOR, they served 3000 years in the Old Republic Navy.

Aaron · Post by **Aaron** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 9:52 pm

SuperSaiyaMan12 wrote:Given the fact that Star Wars ships and Starfighters only took on the 'Movie Appearance' 4000 years ago... (IE Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic)...its amazing how long a service life some of these ships have-The Hammerhead-class Starcruiser and Aurek Starfighter from KOTOR, they served 3000 years in the Old Republic Navy.

If the designs are still servicable than there's no need to change it or withdraw it from service. Look at WH40K, some of the Imperiums vessels and AFV's have been in service for over ten thousand years.

Post by **Mikey** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 9:58 pm

Perhaps there's some by-product of the neutrino radiators that maks it safer t place them as far away from the pilot as possible?

RK_Striker_JK_5 · Post by **RK_Striker_JK_5** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 11:42 pm

Cpl Kendall wrote:It may simply be for looks. The Republic/Empire has been in space for at least 25,000 years and their technology is mature enough (and advanced) that they could design a ship with any appearance they want. Browse through wookiepedia and look at some of the incredibly bizarre starfighter designs. Like Xizors (Virago).

Might just be for simplicity's sake that they've got wings and such. Airfoils don't use up energy like repulsorlift drives.

Aaron · Post by **Aaron** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 12:05 am

RK_Striker_JK_5 wrote:
Might just be for simplicity's sake that they've got wings and such. Airfoils don't use up energy like repulsorlift drives.

The bizarre thing is that the G-canon aircraft we see (the snowspeeder and T-16) are designed in such a way that they couldn't fly without repulsorlifts.

RK_Striker_JK_5 · Post by **RK_Striker_JK_5** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 12:11 am

lol, that's right, Kendall. I had forgotten about those two. Well, maybe Incom wanted to save some credits.

Monroe · Post by **Monroe** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 7:09 am

the V-Wing almost could though

There was a huge explosion of technology in the 4000 BBY period that set the pace of what ships look like all the way up to the Galactic Civil War. Just like in real life periods of huge turmoil changes technology faster than peace time. If you look at the stuff 5000 BBY its totally different, fantasy looking designs with weird sail type structures and bright colors.
Be nice if some of the future expanded universe took place at the 9000 BBY mark since that was another huge era of turmoil.

Blackstar the Chakat · Sat Apr 26, 2008 12:57 pm

Monroe wrote:the V-Wing almost could though
There was a huge explosion of technology in the 4000 BBY period that set the pace of what ships look like all the way up to the Galactic Civil War. Just like in real life periods of huge turmoil changes technology faster than peace time. If you look at the stuff 5000 BBY its totally different, fantasy looking designs with weird sail type structures and bright colors.
Be nice if some of the future expanded universe took place at the 9000 BBY mark since that was another huge era of turmoil.

Say what? How would the V-Wing not have to use repulsorlifts? They'd barely have more lift then TIE fighters.

Monroe · Post by **Monroe** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 9:15 pm

They've got slanted wings. I said almost. If those wings were just not lowered but leveled with the craft it should be able to fly fine.

Blackstar the Chakat · Sat Apr 26, 2008 9:53 pm

Monroe wrote:They've got slanted wings. I said almost. If those wings were just not lowered but leveled with the craft it should be able to fly fine.

What? The V-Wing's wings are verticle, like a TIE fighter. See:

Aaron · Post by **Aaron** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 10:06 pm

He means the V-Wing Airspeeder.

Blackstar the Chakat · Sat Apr 26, 2008 10:26 pm

Cpl Kendall wrote:He means the V-Wing Airspeeder.

Oh. Are you sure? He did say V-Wing, Not V-Wing Airspeeder.

Aaron · Post by **Aaron** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 10:27 pm

ChakatBlackstar wrote:
Oh. Are you sure? He did say V-Wing, Not V-Wing Airspeeder.

The airspeeder used to be called just the V-Wing by fans for a long time before ROTS came around. And it seems clear from his description of the wings that he's not referring to the starfighter.