Here are some images of AMT's Xizors Virago from Star Wars Shadows of the Empire.
From Wookieepedia "
Virago had four adjustable wings and thrust nacelles that moved constantly during flight, which created the illusion that Virago
was a strange, living creature. Each of the vehicle's wings were
capped with two microthrusters. To achieve high speeds and for
atmospheric travels, the craft's wings folded closed behind the
cockpit.
In combat, the Virago's four wings expanded for better maneuverability. They moved and used the same type of S-foil technology used on the X-wing starfighter. These wings were heavily armored and each contained a power generator along with reserve fuel tanks for long travels.
Virago's
weapon systems were built around an advanced targeting computer along
with an experimental laser sighting system rather than being built
around the weapons themselves. With this unorthodox design strategy,
the craft would not require excessive or illegal weapons that would
attract attention.
Once the targeting computer was in place, any weapon installed would perform better than manufacturer specifications. Virago was armed with two forward-mounted Taim & Bak Ht-12 double laser cannons and two forward Borstel proton torpedo launchers.
Although the crimelord had access to numerous starships, his favorite was a heavy assault starfighter called Virago. When Xizor contracted MandalMotors, he demanded a vehicle that could rival the TIE Interceptor in speed and agility.
The company succeeded by producing the StarViper-class attack platform, a vehicle which had more in common with a mobile weapons platform than a starfighter. A pleased Xizor christened the vehicle Virago and purchased all rights to the design to ensure that his transport would remain unique.
Virago was apparently destroyed in a battle over Coruscant, when Darth Vader's flagship Executor destroyed Xizor's skyhook. Soon after Xizor's death, MandalMotors regained the rights to the StarViper design and began producing inferior versions of the original craft.
2 comments:
I really like this design, another kit I have on shelves :))
I wonder if it has a collectors value.
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