Atmospheric fighter

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Atmospheric fighter

Technical specifications

Engine unit(s)

Repulsorlifts^[1]

Usage

Role(s)

Atmospheric defense and patrol^[1]

Affiliation

Galactic Empire^[1]

Anatmospheric fighter, orair superiority fighter, was astarfighter variant designed specifically for flight within theatmosphere of aplanet. TheTIE/sk x1 experimental air superiority fighter, or TIE striker, was a notable example.

Description[]

An atmospheric fighter was best deployed in low to high atmosphere, although was capable of suborbital flight. TheTIE striker was streamlined for air superiority, featuring a solid stabilizing mass in its central hull, framed by tilting wings where a standardTIE/ln space superiority starfighter's large hexagonal panels were vulnerable to crosswinds, making the vessels difficult to steer outside of a vacuum. The TIE striker was fitted withtwin ion engines for forward thrust, although also utilized specializedrepulsorlifts for its atmospheric operations.^[1] The TIE striker was designed for atmospheric patrols overImperial ground installations.^[2]