Preybird-Class Starfighter

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Production information
Manufacturer
SoroSuub Corporation (original designer and manufacturer)
Cavrilhu Pirates (primary manufacturer by 19 ABY)

Model
Preybird-class starfighter

Class
Heavy assault starfighter

Technical specifications
Length
21 meters

MGLT
100 MGLT

Maximum speed (atmosphere)
1,150 km/h

Hyperdrive rating
Class 3.0

Shielding
Equipped

Navigation system
Navigation computer equipped, 5 jump capacity

Armament
Heavy laser cannons (2)
Concussion missile launchers (2; 1 fore, 1 aft)
5 concussion missiles each, standard load

Crew
Pilot (1)
Gunner (1)

Cargo capacity
15 kilograms

Consumables
4 days


The SoroSuub Preybird-class starfighter was a model of heavy starfighter.

It was a capable craft for both offensive and defensive purposes, with a heavy laser cannon on each wing, and fore and aft concussion missile launchers. It was perhaps best known for the fact that it never entered full production.

The Preybird was in most respects a competent snubfighter, with a heavily-armored hull and respectable speed, but significantly less maneuverable than a TIE/ln starfighter or a standard X-wing.

However, its large size and intimidating, raptor–like appearance could make the Preybird appear more powerful than it really was: a tactic often employed by the smuggler Mazzic was to surprise a ship with his Preybirds, and invite the captain to surrender. Faced with aggressive, unfamiliar fighters, they often did just that.