Editing X-wing fighter (section)

==Depiction==
[[Image:Battle of yavin.jpg|thumb|X-wings with their s-foils locked in attack position as they assault the [[Death Star]] in ''Star Wars'' (1997 Special Edition)]]
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The T-65B X-wing was produced by the Incom Corporation, which had previously supplied the [[ARC-170]] and [[Z-95 Headhunter]] starfighters to the [[Galactic Republic]] during the [[Clone Wars (Star Wars)|Clone Wars]]. When the Galactic Empire ordered them to produce a new starfighter for the Imperial Navy, Incom engineers took inspiration from their previous work to create the X-wing. Production was already underway however when politicking resulted in the Empire choosing instead to go with Sienar Fleet Systems' [[TIE fighter]]. Faced with an [[overproduction]] of expensive starfighters, a new market was found when agents of the Rebel Alliance contacted Incom about acquiring their stock of X-wings, to which Incom eagerly agreed. The X-wing quickly became a symbol of the Rebellion thanks to its use in several spectacular victories and the role it played in ultimately defeating the Empire.<ref name=swrsowm>{{cite book |title=Star Wars: Rebel Starfighters: Owners' Workshop Manual |publisher=Insight Editions |year=2019 |isbn=978-1683839361}}</ref> After the defeat of the Empire, the X-wing starfighters became a staple of the [[New Republic (Star Wars)|New Republic]] fleet and later the [[Resistance (Star Wars)|Resistance]], with Incom-FreiTek supplying upgraded T-70 and T-85 models.

Compared to the TIE fighter, the X-wing is said to be slower and less maneuverable in space, but boasts superior firepower, defenses, atmospheric maneuverability, and a [[supraluminal]] [[Hyperdrive (Star Wars)|hyperdrive]]. Its four laser canons can be fired singly, in pairs or all at once, and each launcher can carry up to three [[List of Star Wars weapons#Rockets and missiles|proton torpedoes]]. In addition to [[Technology in Star Wars#Force fields|deflector shields]], the X-wing possesses a titanium alloy armored hull, [[electronic countermeasure]]s, and armored cockpit. An [[inertial dampener]] protects the pilot from high-g maneuvers, while an [[anti-gravity]] "[[repulsorlift]]" provides for flight in planetary atmospheres.<ref name=swrsowm/>

The T-65B X-wing's distinctive strike foils or "S-foils" are opened and closed by powerful servo motors in the spacecraft. When in the open or 'attack' position, they provided a greater range of fire to the laser cannons mounted on the end of each wing. They also serve to distribute energy to enlarge the deflector shield, shed waste heat, and function as [[Stabilizer (aeronautics)|stabilizer]] surfaces during air travel.<ref name=swrsowm/>

Instead of a dedicated navigational system, the X-wing makes use of an [[astromech droid]] (such as [[R2-D2]]) which fits in a socket behind the cockpit. The droid can hold up to 10 hyperspace coordinates, make minor repairs to the craft, and assume full control of the X-wing if needed. As with the pilot's [[ejection seat]], an explosive charge can eject the droid from the X-wing in an emergency.<ref name=swrsowm/>

===In ''Legends''===
According to roleplaying and other literature prior to [[Disney]]'s acquisition of [[Lucasfilm]], the origin of the X-wing is somewhat different compared to later material. Incom Corporation had already begun designing the X-wing when the Empire's [[Imperial Security Bureau]] began to suspect the company of Rebel sympathies. Before the empire could seize control of the company, the designers defected to the Rebel Alliance and handed over the X-wing's schematics.<ref name=swrpg>{{cite book |title=Star Wars Roleplaying Game |edition=Second Edition, Expanded & Revised |publisher=[[West End Games]] |year=1996 |isbn=0-87431-435-6}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |title=Star Wars: The Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels |publisher=Ballantine Books |year=1996 |isbn=0-34539-299-X}}</ref>

The Rebel Alliance adopted the military strategy of ''[[Hit-and-run tactics|Doctrine of Space Denial]]'', wherein the Rebellion would raid Imperial [[Aircraft boneyard|boneyards]] and shipping frigates, both to disrupt Imperial logistics and operations, and also to requisition desperately needed materials. X-wing hyperdrive capabilities allowed for this kind of harassment and escape before the Empire could react. The presence of a hyperdrive and deflector shields differentiate the X-wing from the Empire's TIE fighters, emphasizing the importance the Rebels place on pilots surviving their missions.<ref name=rebsb>{{cite book |title=Rebel Alliance Sourcebook |publisher=[[West End Games]] |date=April 1994 |isbn=0-87431-209-4}}</ref>

Novels and roleplaying material set after ''[[Return of the Jedi]]'' showed the X-wing continued to be refined and upgraded in service to the New Republic; the "XJ"-series X-wings, depicted in the war against the [[Yuuzhan Vong]], have a third proton torpedo launcher, stronger lasers and improved engines.<ref>{{cite book |title=The New Jedi Order Sourcebook |first=J.D. |last=Walker |author2=Steve Miller |isbn=0-7869-2777-1 |publisher=[[Wizards of the Coast]] |date=2002-02-01}}</ref>