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I was originally making a better version of an Imperial X-Wing design I made a while back but I only shared over discord, but it eventually spiralled into something that didn't at all look similar.

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Official development designation of X-65E1 Heavy Interceptor, the Heavy Interceptor is a prototype variant of the famed T-65 X-Wing designed to fulfill the Alliance's need for discreet capital ship killer.

The Interceptor is notably larger in order to fit a larger power generator and the addition of two supercapacitors, with the majority of power being diverted towards engines and frontal shielding.

Armed with two ion cannons and a large variety of ordnance, the interceptor was capable of poking a hole in the shields of capital ships and unloading a barrage of torpedoes, missiles or inertial-assisted bombettes into the breach, severely damaging or outright destroying the ship, depending on its size. Larger Imperial capital ships such as ISD2s are especially vulnerable as they lack any form of point defence.

Despite being an interceptor, its designers were prepared for the inevitability that tactically-dimwitted commanders and hotheaded pilots would press the interceptor into the role of a fighter. In the nose above the sensor equipment is a heavy gatling laser capable of shredding most fighters in seconds, and the craft can carry up to an additional four gatling lasers in gunpods. This also allows the craft to perform a CAS role. Regardless it is ill-advised as the interceptor, while extremely fast, is not particularly agile.

The project was ultimately cancelled as both the interceptor was incredibly expensive to produce compared to the standard T-65, and the Calamari had openly joined the Rebellion, giving the Alliance easy access to proper capital ships that can engage Imperial capital ships in a less risky manner.

Only two prototypes exist, both were destroyed by two hotheaded pilots who engaged the significantly more agile TIE fighter in a turn fight

Production Information
Manufacturer: Incom Corporation
Line: X-wing starfighter
Model: X-65E1
Class: Interceptor

General characteristics
Crew: 2+1 (Pilot, Weapon System Officer + Astromech)
Length: 14.4 m
Wingspan: 12.7 m
Height: 3.4 m
Wing area: 36.6 m2 (probably)

Performance

Maximum acceleration: 5,100 G, 21 MGLT/s
MGLT: 175 MGLT
Maximum atmospheric speed: 1,250 km/h (higher speeds possible with deflector shields on)
Manoeuvrability rating: 70 DPF
Engine Unit: large fusial thrust engine (1)
Hyperdrive Rating: Class 1.0, no backup
Hyperdrive System: Incom GBk-585 hyperdrive unit
Powerplant: Cryogenic power cells, ionization reactor, 2 high-power energy supercapacitors
Shield rating: 125 SBD
Hull: Titanium alloy hull (rated 60 RU)
Sensor systems: Carbanti transceiver package
Targeting systems: Fabritech ANq 3.6 tracking computer and IN-344-B "Sightline" holographic imaging system
Navigation System: Astromech droid (normally programmed for 10 jumps)
Avionics: Torplex Rq8.Y flight computer
Countermeasures: Aft chaff/flare launcher (1)
Life support: None
Communication systems: Equipped
Other systems: S-foils (2), Inertial compensator

Armament

Heavy rotary laser cannon (1) mounted internally in the nose
Five external hardpoints, capable of carrying general-purpose bombs, cluster bombs, rocket pods, concussion missiles, proton torpedoes and gun pods. Reconnaissance, targeting, electronic countermeasures and baggage pods, and external capacitors may also be carried.
Made with Sketchup, rendered in Twilight

Also if you're wondering about the wheels on the landing gear instead of the normal skis, it's because i don't want to turn on the repulsors just to taxi the fighter out of storage and into the runway or hangar

Maybe i should make it so there's only one light source on the roof instead of a dozen smaller ones, the shadows look wierd

Description

I was originally making a better version of an Imperial X-Wing design I made a while back but I only shared over discord, but it eventually spiralled into something that didn't at all look similar.

-------------------------------

Official development designation of X-65E1 Heavy Interceptor, the Heavy Interceptor is a prototype variant of the famed T-65 X-Wing designed to fulfill the Alliance's need for discreet capital ship killer.

The Interceptor is notably larger in order to fit a larger power generator and the addition of two supercapacitors, with the majority of power being diverted towards engines and frontal shielding.

Armed with two ion cannons and a large variety of ordnance, the interceptor was capable of poking a hole in the shields of capital ships and unloading a barrage of torpedoes, missiles or inertial-assisted bombettes into the breach, severely damaging or outright destroying the ship, depending on its size. Larger Imperial capital ships such as ISD2s are especially vulnerable as they lack any form of point defence.

Despite being an interceptor, its designers were prepared for the inevitability that tactically-dimwitted commanders and hotheaded pilots would press the interceptor into the role of a fighter. In the nose above the sensor equipment is a heavy gatling laser capable of shredding most fighters in seconds, and the craft can carry up to an additional four gatling lasers in gunpods. This also allows the craft to perform a CAS role. Regardless it is ill-advised as the interceptor, while extremely fast, is not particularly agile.

The project was ultimately cancelled as both the interceptor was incredibly expensive to produce compared to the standard T-65, and the Calamari had openly joined the Rebellion, giving the Alliance easy access to proper capital ships that can engage Imperial capital ships in a less risky manner.

Only two prototypes exist, both were destroyed by two hotheaded pilots who engaged the significantly more agile TIE fighter in a turn fight

Production Information
Manufacturer: Incom Corporation
Line: X-wing starfighter
Model: X-65E1
Class: Interceptor

General characteristics
Crew: 2+1 (Pilot, Weapon System Officer + Astromech)
Length: 14.4 m
Wingspan: 12.7 m
Height: 3.4 m
Wing area: 36.6 m2 (probably)

Performance

Maximum acceleration: 5,100 G, 21 MGLT/s
MGLT: 175 MGLT
Maximum atmospheric speed: 1,250 km/h (higher speeds possible with deflector shields on)
Manoeuvrability rating: 70 DPF
Engine Unit: large fusial thrust engine (1)
Hyperdrive Rating: Class 1.0, no backup
Hyperdrive System: Incom GBk-585 hyperdrive unit
Powerplant: Cryogenic power cells, ionization reactor, 2 high-power energy supercapacitors
Shield rating: 125 SBD
Hull: Titanium alloy hull (rated 60 RU)
Sensor systems: Carbanti transceiver package
Targeting systems: Fabritech ANq 3.6 tracking computer and IN-344-B "Sightline" holographic imaging system
Navigation System: Astromech droid (normally programmed for 10 jumps)
Avionics: Torplex Rq8.Y flight computer
Countermeasures: Aft chaff/flare launcher (1)
Life support: None
Communication systems: Equipped
Other systems: S-foils (2), Inertial compensator

Armament

Heavy rotary laser cannon (1) mounted internally in the nose
Five external hardpoints, capable of carrying general-purpose bombs, cluster bombs, rocket pods, concussion missiles, proton torpedoes and gun pods. Reconnaissance, targeting, electronic countermeasures and baggage pods, and external capacitors may also be carried.
Made with Sketchup, rendered in Twilight

Also if you're wondering about the wheels on the landing gear instead of the normal skis, it's because i don't want to turn on the repulsors just to taxi the fighter out of storage and into the runway or hangar

Maybe i should make it so there's only one light source on the roof instead of a dozen smaller ones, the shadows look wierd