: Expensive to produce (approx. 150,000 credits ) and requires significant maintenance. The TIE Fighter: The "Glass Cannon"
Designed for long-range missions and independent operations, the X-wing is a versatile, "tanky" fighter. X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter
In the Star Wars universe, the rivalry between the and the TIE/ln space superiority starfighter represents a clash between two fundamentally different military philosophies: Rebel quality versus Imperial quantity. The T-65B X-Wing: The "Swiss Army Knife" : Expensive to produce (approx
: Equipped with deflector shields and a reinforced hull, it can survive glancing blows that would vaporize a TIE. : Expensive to produce (approx. 150