The starX-wing fighter featured extensively in the Star Wars original trilogy and in the Expanded Universe that followed, and has been merchandised as a variety of toys and models.
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13 Facts About X-wing fighter
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The T-70 X-wing fighter, flown by the Resistance in their fight against the First Order, is depicted as the successor to the T-65.
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The T-85 X-wing fighter made its first appearance in the TV series Star Wars Resistance .
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Each X-wing fighter model was built around a hollow core made from surgical tubing, which allowed lighting, cooling, and electrical connectors for the wing motors to be installed and maintained.
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The ARC-170 starfighter seen in Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith is the ancestor of the X-wing and is deliberately reminiscent of the X-wing's design.
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The X-wing fighter 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.
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The Micro Machines X-wing fighter has been released in two single-packs, as a promotional souvenir with German video releases, in a nine-pack of Original Trilogy vehicles, and once in clear plastic.
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The X-wing appears eight times in the Micro Machines Action Fleet toy line: Luke's starfighter on its own, with "targeter" stand, with Dagobah swamp damage, and in a double pack with a TIE Fighter, Wedge's starfighter on its own, and as a component of the Yavin Rebel Base playset, a toy based on the prototype packaged with Biggs Darklighter's starfighter, and Jek Porkins' starfighter.
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The X-wing fighter included in its Star Wars: Armada miniatures game and Star Wars: Rebellion board game.
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Model of Luke Skywalker's X-wing fighter was among 250 Star Wars-related items on display at the National Air and Space Museum celebrating the franchise's twentieth anniversary.
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An original X-wing fighter filming prop sold at auction for $160,000 in July 2016.
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The newer T-70 X-wing fighter flown by Poe Dameron was more aerodynamically sound with a rating of 0.
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