Alpha-3 Nimbus-class "V-wing" starfighter
A compact, extremely agile late-Republic interceptor that became an important early Imperial fighter and a direct technological ancestor of the TIE series.
General Information
| Model | Alpha-3 Nimbus-class |
|---|---|
| Category | Combat Spacecraft |
| Classification | Interceptor |
| Status | Active |
| Introduced | 7 BIA |
| Manufacturers | Kuat Systems Engineering (KSE) — Manufacturer |
| Operators | Imperial Navy (IN) — Primary |
Specifications
Dimensions
Width
3.8 m
Height
5.84 m
Length
7.9 m
Personnel
Crew
1 pilot plus 1 astromech
Passengers
None
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
60 kg
Consumables
1 day
Ordnance Capacity
12 concussion missiles
Propulsion
Maximum Atmospheric Speed
1,450 km/h
Hyperdrive Rating
None
Systems
Shielding
0 SBD
Hull
12 RU
Additional
Cost
102,500-120,000 new depending on continuity/source
Megalight Rating
100 MGLT
External Hyperdrive
Booster ring
External Hyperdrive Rating
Class 1
Special Systems
Astromech socket; targeting computer; navigation computer; communications array
Navy Classification
Interceptor
Primary Role
Interception / escort / fleet defense
Armament
2 ×
Twin Laser Cannon — Twin rapid-fire laser cannon mounts.
Laser
Description
The Alpha-3 Nimbus V-wing was designed by Walex Blissex and manufactured by Kuat Systems Engineering. It combines high speed, shields, twin rapid-fire laser cannon, and astromech-supported navigation in a very small carrier fighter. Standard models rely on an external hyperspace ring; later Imperial configurations could omit the astromech and incorporate service-specific refinements.
Origin: Mixed
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