R-41 Starchaser

The R-41 Starchaser was a multi-role starfighter manufactured by Hoersch-Kessel Drive, Inc.

A two-seat version, named the R-42 Starchaser, existed; however, this version, despite being superior in some aspects, proved less popular with the primary market of the R-41 and only a few hundred were ever built.

Characteristics
The Starchaser was built as a solid starfighter capable of competing with the Z-95 Headhunter.[1] It had a good balance of speed, weapons and durability, but lacked heavy armor or internal hull bracing, which often made it vulnerable to well-placed enemy hits. It had a slight advantage over the Headhunter with its ion cannons, and in the hands of expert pilots could pose a considerable threat even to newer starfighters, as was the case in the clash between the Rneeki pirates and the Empire at Kiilimaar.

The craft featured a flat lifting body with a diamond-shaped nose. It had s-foils mounted aft, and was powed by for H-K Model 4YB ion fusion engines as well as a Class 2 hyperdrive.[1]

The ship's drawbacks, which included light armor, low maneuverability, and low-powered shields prevented its success on the market.