Aurek I-class tactical strikefigher

Aurek I-class tactical strikefighter

The Aurek I-class tactical strikefighter, also known as the Delta-1 starfighter, was the primary Republic starfighter during the Hutt War and was also the parent model of the future that would be used in the, the , and the.

Characteristics
Like future models based on it, the Aurek I was 9.2 meter-long delta-shaped armed with two heavy s and two launchers, that could hold six torpedoes. The fighter was able to pull of considerable speed, albeit far slower than future models, and had incredible maneuvering for its time. They were easily modified and refueled, allowing them to remain low in cost. So much so, that the Jedi Order used them as Jedi starfighters for Knights and Masters in their Order.

It is unknown when the Aurek I went out of use, but by the time of the, it had been replaced by the more traditional Aurek-class tactical strikefighter, also known as the A-wing, which was considerably faster and more maneuverable. This version of the Aurek saw nearly 3,000 years of service in the Republic Navy, albeit with slight changes.