A-wing fighter

An A-wing fighter is a fictional space vessel featured in the Star Wars multimedia franchise. It appeared in the 1983 feature film, Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi.

The A-wing fighter, officially known as the RZ-1 A-wing interceptor, is a one-man interceptor space vessel developed by the Incom Corporation. The ship was equipped with two Borstel RG-9 laser cannons and two Dymek HM-6 concussion missile launchers. The ship was powered by a Novaldex J-77 Event Horizon engine unit. They were utilized by the Alliance to Restore the Republic during the Galactic Civil War and put into service during the Battle of Endor. Pilot Arvel Crynyd led his squadron of A-wings against the Galactic fleet, targeting Imperial Star Destroyers, with an emphasis of taking out their ion cannons. During a strafing run, Crynyd's fighter was damaged, sending it into a tailspin. He angled the ship into a suicide dive towards the control tower of the dreadnought ship, Executor, taking out Admiral Firmus Piett as well as some of the bridge crew. Crynyd died in the explosion.