by Alfred Wong

The M-class was an effort to increase the hitting power of the basic X-Wing by addressing one of the starfighter's shortcomings; it's small warhead capacity. The M-class expands the X-Wing's torpedo bays by adding a pair of lateral magazines housing additional warheads plus a second pair of launchers. The M-class can carry two types of warheads, or any single type, totaling seven rounds per side. A common fit is to have four concussion missiles and ten proton torpedoes, for example. The M stands for “missile carrier”.

The M-class had up-rated engines and targeting systems, and dispenses with the old, cumbersome torpedo targeting module. All targeting are now provided by the holographic HUD.

The M-class was successful in combat operations, but relatively few were produced as production was halted in favor of the more effective E-Wing for the heavy assault role.

The model is a modification of the ultra-rare SMT 1/48 X-Wing kit.

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