Technology

TIE/sa

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The standard TIE-series strike bomber for attacks against ships, surface targets, and fixed installations.

General Information

ModelTIE/sa
CategoryCombat Spacecraft
ClassificationBomber
StatusActive
Introduced4 AIA
ManufacturersSienar Fleet Systems (SFS) — Manufacturer
OperatorsImperial Navy (IN) — Primary

Specifications

Dimensions

Length
7.8 m
Width
10.6 m
Height
5.4 m

Personnel

Crew
1 pilot
Passengers
None

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
15 metric tons in ordnance pod
Consumables
2 days
Ordnance Capacity
16 warheads or equivalent bomb load

Propulsion

Maximum Atmospheric Speed
850 km/h
Hyperdrive Rating
None

Systems

Shielding
0 SBD
Hull
28 RU

Additional

Fully Loaded Megalight Rating
60 MGLT
Megalight Rating
80 MGLT
Special Systems
Bombing computer; targeting sensors; navigation computer; communications array
Navy Classification
Bomber
Primary Role
Tactical bombing / anti-ship strike / mine deployment

Armament

2 ×
Laser Cannon
Laser
2 ×
Universal Warhead Launcher
Missile
2 ×
Bomb Chute
Bomb

Description

The TIE/sa is a dedicated ordnance-delivery platform serving alongside fighter and interceptor units. Its paired-hull configuration provides internal space for missiles, torpedoes, bombs, mines, and mission-specific payloads.

TIE/sh VIP Shuttle

StatusActive
A short-range personnel shuttle replacing the bomber’s ordnance pod with a compact passenger compartment.
The modified secondary pod carries two seated passengers, personal baggage, atmosphere, and a boarding step. Fleet officers use the TIE/sh for rapid transfers where a larger shuttle is unnecessary.

Variant Specifications

Dimensions

Length
7.8 m

Personnel

Crew
1 pilot
Passengers
2

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
100 kilograms
Consumables
2 days

Propulsion

Maximum Atmospheric Speed
850 km/h

Systems

Shielding
None

Additional

Hyperdrive
None
Armament
2 laser cannon
Special Systems
Pressurized passenger pod; boarding step; compact baggage compartment
Primary Role
Short-range personnel transfer
Origin: Mixed
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