12 Facts About X-wing

1.

X-wing starfighter is a name applied to a family of fictional spacecraft manufactured by the Incom Corporation from the Star Wars franchise.

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2.

The T-70 X-wing, flown by the Resistance in their fight against the First Order, is depicted as the successor to the T-65.

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3.

The T-85 X-wing made its first appearance in the TV series Star Wars Resistance.

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4.

Each X-wing 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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5.

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.

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6.

The Micro Machines X-wing 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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7.

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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8.

Decipher and Wizards of the Coast published X-wing and X-wing-related cards for the Star Wars Customizable Card Game and Star Wars Trading Card Game, respectively.

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9.

The X-wing included in its Star Wars: Armada miniatures game and Star Wars: Rebellion board game.

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10.

Model of Luke Skywalker's X-wing 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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11.

An original X-wing filming prop sold at auction for $160,000 in July 2016.

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12.

The newer T-70 X-wing flown by Poe Dameron was more aerodynamically sound with a rating of 0.

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