V-25 Torrent starfighter

V-25 Torrent starfighter The V-25 Torrent starfighter was an upgraded version of the V-19 that was used during the Clone Wars.

Characteristics
The V-25 had better systems than its predecessor, having better shields, speed, avionics and countermeasures. Additionally it also had stronger weaponry, possesing 2 heavy laser cannons, as well as 2 concussion missile launchers. The V-25 was also capable of housing astromech droids, something that the V-19 could not do. Despite these changes, the V-25 looked almost the same as the original.

History
The V-25 was introduced in 14 ABY as a succesor to the aging V-19. Its improvments made it very popular and a large number of V-25s were purchased by the New Republic. It was used by both the New Republic and the New Jedi order. These ships also replaced the V-19s that were used by Blade Squadron. Most of them were stationed on Nebula-class Star Destroyers and saw a lot of action during the Yuuzhan Vong War. The V-25 starfighters also played large roles during the Ssi-Ruuvi invasion.