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{{Youmay|the T-wing [[Interceptor/Legends|interceptor]]|the [[TYE-wing]], also called a T-wing}}
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The '''R-60 T-wing interceptor''' was an [[Interceptor/Legends|interceptor]] originally designed to replace the [[RZ-1 A-wing interceptor/Legends|A-wing]]. Unfortunately for the [[Alliance to Restore the Republic/Legends|Rebellion]], the end result turned out to be a poor replacement for the craft.

==Characteristics==
[[File:Twing-recg.jpg|thumb|left|200px|A T-wing under attack from a Royal Guard TIE Interceptor]]
Like the A-wing, the T-wing was a light fast-response [[Starfighter/Legends|starfighter]]. The ship's speed was similar to a [[TIE/IN interceptor/Legends|TIE Interceptor]], but it also included [[Hyperdrive/Legends|hyperdrive]] capability. With [[Deflector shield/Legends|shield]] and hull strength similar to that of the [[Z-95 Headhunter/Legends|Z-95 Headhunter]], this craft would not last long if it was hit accurately by even a medium-power salvo.

It had three H-K [[5J Mk.II afterburning ion engine]]s and was armed with [[Laser cannon/Legends|light laser cannons]] and [[Proton torpedo/Legends|proton torpedo]] launchers.<ref name="Target" />

Maneuverability was another disappointment to its designers, as it was less maneuverable than the A-wing. As per the A-wing, weapons were light, with only dual laser cannons being fitted in order to maintain maneuverability. However, the T-wing's warhead load was nearly equal to that of an [[T-65 X-wing starfighter/Legends|X-wing]], making it a good multi-role fighter in the hands of a competent pilot.

The interceptor had several flaws, namely its cheap construction using poor-quality materials. Its shields were additionally too light for its role. On top of its limited memory, the navicomputer was obsolete and full of coding errors.<ref name="Target" />

==History==
[[File:T-wing_on_Patrol.jpg|thumb|left|200px|A T-wing on patrol near a Cargo Facility 2.]]
The Rebels used this fighter for only a short time before deciding to sell it to neutral factions, hoping to at least gain a profit. Unexpectedly, the T-wing proved very effective in the hands of such pilots as the nomadic [[Pirate/Legends|pirate]] leader [[Ali Tarrak]], and the fighter quickly became popular with independents and proliferated across [[The galaxy/Legends|the galaxy]].

Additionally, it was popular in the Outer Rim due to its low price and favorable service packages offered by Hoersch-Kessel salesmen.<ref name="Target" />

Although it never saw much use in the Rebel Alliance, they nonetheless created a model for the starfighter to distribute to attendees of [[Remembrance Day]], their analog to [[Empire Day/Legends|Empire Day]].

==Appearances==
[[File:T-wingStyles.jpg|thumb|right|250px|T-wing styles 1 (left) and 2 (right), each exhibiting different engine designs.]]
*''[[Star Wars: TIE Fighter: Defender of the Empire]]'' {{1st}}
*{{SWG|The Complete Online Adventures}}
*''[[Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter]]''
*''[[Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance]]''
*''[[Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Mysteries of the Sith]]''

==Sources==
*''[[TIE Fighter: Defender of the Empire: Official Secrets & Solutions]]''
*''[[TIE Fighter Collector's CD-ROM: The Official Strategy Guide]]''
*''[[Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]]''
*{{InsiderCite|60|Star Wars Q&A}}
*''[[The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia]]''
*''[[Rebellion Era Campaign Guide]]''
*{{SonyCite|url=players/news_archive.vm?id=69207&month=082011|text=Game Update 20: Galactic Civil War 2 – Space|archivedate=20110923234905}}
*{{SonyCite|url=players/news_archive.vm?id=69208&month=082011|text=Galactic Civil War 2 – Space: The Ships|archivedate=20111124002800}}
*[[Stay on Target (sourcebook)|''Stay on Target'']] {{1stID|R-60 T-wing interceptor}}

==Notes and references==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{SWGWiki|T-Wing Interceptor}}
*{{FFGweb|url=en/news/2014/12/23/cleared-for-launch|text=Cleared for Launch|archivedate=20171211233001}}

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