Imperial Experimental TIE M5

Model: TIE/e5 Fighter
Manufacturer: Sienar Fleet Systems / Imperial Department of Military Research

Designation: Short Range Superiority Fighter

Length: 8.4 meters

Crew: 1

Cargo Capacity: 65 kilograms

Consumables: 2 days

Speed: 133 MGLT

Hull: 11 RU

Weapons: 2 Laser Cannons

This was one of five experimental TIE fighter models designed and tested in combat by the former Imperial Admiral Zaarin, head of Imperial R&D. All five models were part of the first phase in a project that ended with the development of the very successful TIE Defender model.