Kieron747 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Posted (1 year 12 months 4 days ago) and read 700 times:
My recently purchased DVDs of the original Star Wars have brought back an amazing lot of childhood memories.
I was always a fan of the Empire, however the toys available back in the early 80s leant towards the rebel alliance. My fave was the snowspeeder, with the lighting up guns if you pressed the square on the underside of the vehicle.
The X-wing was cool, and my Dad put battle damage on it with boot polish. The damned Y-wing toy was so brittle, and I imagine it was the same in a fight. As for the B-wing, WTF!!?
We all know that the TIE fighters didn't have shields, and I'll omit the Falcon as (to paraphrase) we "came in that thing and therefore we know that we're braver than Leia thought".
Bwest From Belgium, joined Jul 2006, 1127 posts, RR: 5 Reply 1, posted (1 year 12 months 4 days ago) and read 691 times:
X-wing ofcourse, faster and more agile then the Y-wing. Though the Y-wing had better armor. But the X-wing just looked cooler!
As for Imperial Fighters, I'll go for the Tie Interceptor.
I still have that snowspeeder. I actually bought it around 10 years ago in a toyshop in my hometown, who still had some vintage star wars stuff left. If I would've known then how much they're worth now, I don't think I would've cut up the packing to hang it on my bedroom wall
GQfluffy From United States, joined Apr 2005, 3140 posts, RR: 6 Reply 2, posted (1 year 12 months 4 days ago) and read 677 times:
Quoting Bwest (Reply 1): As for Imperial Fighters, I'll go for the Tie Interceptor
TIE Defender...
The B-Wing could sustain damage, packs quite a punch, and while looking funky, is one helluva ship, just not too fast nor manueverable.
The X-Wing is a all-around compromise. Good dogfighter, but doesn't have alot of muscle against capital ships.
The Y-Wing is similar to the B-Wing, just not as capable in all aspects.
The A-Wing is super fast, doesn't have the muscle to damage capital ships (unless you kamakaze it into the bridge of a Super Star Destroyer), and is a decent dogfighter...
This is all from memory...and yes I am a Trekkie and Star Wars geek...
Bwest From Belgium, joined Jul 2006, 1127 posts, RR: 5 Reply 3, posted (1 year 12 months 4 days ago) and read 668 times:
Quoting GQfluffy (Reply 2): The A-Wing is super fast, doesn't have the muscle to damage capital ships (unless you kamakaze it into the bridge of a Super Star Destroyer),
LHMARK From United States, joined Jan 2000, 7255 posts, RR: 62 Reply 7, posted (1 year 12 months 3 days 23 hours ago) and read 662 times:
They serve different purposed. the Y-wing is more of a bomber, whereas the X-wing is a multi-role fighter. It's like the difference between an A-6 and and FA/18.
So, what it really comes down to is which mission you prefer.
"Sympathy is something that shouldn't be bestowed on the Yankees. Apparently it angers them." - Bob Feller
Kieron747 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 8, posted (1 year 12 months 3 days 23 hours ago) and read 655 times:
Quoting LHMARK (Reply 7): They serve different purposed. the Y-wing is more of a bomber, whereas the X-wing is a multi-role fighter. It's like the difference between an A-6 and and FA/18.
So, what it really comes down to is which mission you prefer.
Mark has inserted a serious and logical element into this discussion. I agree, the Y-wing was more of a bomber.
I shall think about it, howvever, as a kid, the Snowspeeder was my favourite vehicle.
If I was in a scrap though, I'd prefer the X-wing.
33 Boeing4ever: Sound of freedom...the S-foils locking into position. B4e-Forever New Frontiers
34 Kieron747: OK! You owe me a new carpet! That's a great picture, and I laughed so much that I spilt my wine all over the floor! Kieron[Edited 2007-12-01 18:21:25
35 L-188: That's great!.....well done. Basicly you are comparing a F-16 (x-wing) with a Tornado IDV (Y-wing)
36 JetMech: Wow, it's funny you should mention Star Wars, as I watched Return of the Jedi last night on telly! As for me, my choice of space-craft would be the N
37 Mir: ARGH it's on the tip of my tongue! I think it starts with A.... -Mir
38 DL021: X-wing, given the choice... beat me to it....may the schwartz be vit you.
39 Mir: Good call. The Royal Cruiser isn't bad either: -Mir
40 NotPs76: Arvel Crynyd Awesome scene when he slammed his A-Wing right into the bridge of that super star destoyer! http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Arvel_Crynyd
41 ShyFlyer: And may the Schwartz be with youuuyoyoy - oh what a world, what a world!
42 Bwest: Is that Hugo Chavez revealing his true self? Btw, this one is my all time favorite SW-ship
43 JGPH1A: Your puny skills are no match for the power of the Dark Side ! Yes - A vs B will be replaced by X vs Y
44 Bwest: That'll be K vs I if you want to go by manufacturer... Koensayr BTL-S3 "Y-wing" and Incom T-65 "X-wing" But let us not forget Sienar Fleet Systems, K
45 JGPH1A: ...and puts on pointy ears. You sad git
46 Skidmarks: That's not nearly big enough you old fart! Where would the punters go to get pissed before they enter you boodwah? I can never remember much of the f
47 JGPH1A: Yes - old and clapped out. This similarity is astounding
48 Bwest: Nevah! I'm not as ridiculous like those trekkies! I do like putting on a cape though.... and get a fluorescent lamp and go whooosh... whoooooosssssh.
49 RJ111: The A-wing definately. Agile, lightly armored but you can outmanouver a lot of attacks.
51 JGPH1A: No, it really happened ! This is one of those Area 51 things the government have hushed up. Where do you think George Lucas got the idea from ?
52 AndrewUber: Why does a space vehicle need wings again??
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