U-WING REBEL GUNSHIP DATA FILE TYPE: Gunship MANUFACTURER: Incom Corporation SPEED: 950 kph (590 mph) MODEL: UT-60 U-wing starfighter/transport LENGTH: 25 m (82 ft) HYPERDRIVE: Class 1 WEAPONS: 2 laser cannons, 1 repeating ion blaster THE U-WING IS A UNIQUE swing-wing starship that handles like a repulsorcraft. U-wings are designed for close surface flight, and delivering troops to battle. They are invaluable to the rebel fleet during the Battle of Scarif. Sadly, few of them escape the planet’s atmosphere after the Death Star attacks. U-wings make up part of the rebel Blue Squadron. They swoop into action during the Battle of Scarif.

Fusion chamber Sloping cockpit window FUEL GUZZLER A major advantage of the U-wing is that its floor can be customized to hold different guns. However, it has a big drawback: its hyperdrive consumes large quantities of fuel. Fusial thrust engine Rogue Missions Jyn Erso, Cassian Andor, and K-2SO use a U-wing to travel to Jedha. From there, they fly with Bodhi Rook to the planet Eadu, where they crash and are forced to abandon ship.

Front intake

Swing-wing S-foils

Forward, non-attack wing formation 115