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The TIE Avenger's standard primary weapon system are four Sienar Fleet Systems L-s9.3 laser cannons mounted on the front tips of the solar arrays.

The Avenger's sleek design was credited with significantly reducing its profile, compared to other Advanced prototypes, while still retaining a comparable surface area for gathering more light from a nearby star for power and propulsion. Similar to its older cousin, the TIE Interceptor, the Avenger features the intimidating pointed dagger solar arrays, not only in front but also in the rear. The conventional powerhouse in the TIE/ad are twin P-s6 ion engines, with their distinctive sound in atmosphere. Incorporating deflector shields, a hyperdrive, and warhead launchers, it was also significantly faster and more maneuverable than any existing Imperial or Rebel starfighters, causing Rebel pilots to nickname them "brights".įollowing the final collapse of the Empire, some of these advanced fighters have made it into private hands, as Imperial war surplus. Incorporating the previous successes of the TIE Interceptor and TIE Advanced/1, the TIE/ad or TIE Avenger was one of the first Imperial production starfighters to break away from the doctrine of quantity over quality.