Star Wars: 50 Different Types of TIE Fighter Variants (Canon & Legends)

1Discover the diverse collection of TIE starfighters employed by the Galactic Empire across the Star Wars universe, including both the Legends and Canon universes. Get acquainted with approximately 50 unique types of TIE starfighters through 3D animations. #starwars
The Tie Fighter was first introduced in the 1977 movie, Star War A New Hope and was commonly used by the Empire to fight against the rebellion. There are several different variations of the Tie fighter including the Tie Bomber, TIE interceptor, Tie Defender, and the TIE Advanced X1 which was used by Darth Vader but in this episode, I just wanted to focus our attention on the standard Tie Fighter.
The backbone and workhorse of the Galactic Empire, the TIE fighter is identified with the Empire’s influence and power. TIE fighters are manufactured in massive numbers and are assigned to a pilot as an expendable asset, much like the pilots themselves. TIE fighters are considered tools for the Empire’s needs, and they were designed to be as efficient as possible for the job they do.
The standard TIE/LN model contains no deflector shields, hyperdrive, or life support system. For this reason, they have a much lower range of operation compared to other galactic space fighters and often need to be ferried into battle by other vessels, such as the menacing Imperial Star Destroyers, Gozanti class cruisers, or the Quasar Fire class carrier.
Here is a list of books and tools I have used to recreate these animations. (affiliate links)
Star Wars: Tie Fighter: Owners' Workshop Manual
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Star Wars: The Visual Encyclopedia
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SAMSUNG 970 EVO Plus SSD 500GB - M.2 NVMe
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0:00 Intro
0:45 Tie Fighter
1:19 Tie Interceptor
1:32 Tie Bomber
1:48 Tie Advance X1
2:12 Tie Advance V1
2:43 Tie Defender
3:28 Tie Dagger
3:58 Tie Brute
4:15 Tie Silencer
4:41 Tie Hunter
5:03 Century Tank
5:31 Mauler
6:11 Tie Vanguard
6:50 Tie Avenger
7:26 Mark 6 Supremacy
8:06 Tie Aggressor
8:48 Tie Reaper
9.29 Tie Experimental M3
10:06 Royal Guard
10:40 Lancet Aerial Artillery
11:20 Tie Whisper
12:04 Tie Mangler
12:32 Tie Shuttle
13:18 Tie Defender Elite
13:52 Tie Protector
14:19 Tie Echelon
14:46 Death Seed
15:21 Tie Fire Control
16:00 Scimitar assault bomber
16:25 Tie Baron
16:57 Tie Drone
17:34 Mining Guild
18:03 FO Tie Fighter
18:39 FO Bomber
19:06 Striker
19:30 Tie Oppressor
19:38 Tie Phantom
20:22 Tie Raptor
20:52 Outland
21:21 Tie Prototype M1
22:00 Tie Predator
22:27 Tie Scout
23:08 Nssis-class claw craft
23:52 Ugly
24:19 Tie Bomb
24:44 TIE Interdictor
25:16 End

[@hazzardroid1394]

“Also a technology not seen for decades, a cloaking device” - well yeah. That’s the point of a cloaking device

[@bencole6828]

Got em

[@MatthewCaunsfield]

That's a really diverse collection, good job! Loving the exploded view assembly, as always 😁

[@Halfscreen]

Glad you enjoyed it and there are so many!

[@amcaesar]

Hey, this is excellent, total fan service delivery my friend.

[@DanBen07]

First Order also had a Tie Brute. But it's only appearances so far is Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run. According to Wookipedia now the First Order may have had two different Tie bombers the one you shown & one similar to an imperial version. Both have their own page.

[@cathix]

That is quite the comprehensive list! Though my favorite one isnt listed. Most people have never heard of it, let alone know it exists. It was only briefly mentioned in an interview with the original design team. The Tie Provoker, probably the coolest tie fighter with the most tragic backstory.

[@HankyInTheTanky]

I’d love to see a video like this for AT Walkers and Star Destroyers

[@sp4cepigz174]

Hey bro I stepped away from Star Wars for a breather for a little. I love coming back to this community man. So much love and dedication no matter what happens. The future is always bright in the galaxy far far away

[@nicholasmorsovillo2752]

I remember the first time we saw the Tie Reaper was during the Battle of Scariff in Rogue One:A Star Wars Story.

[@marruc]

Great job. Fun to see some of my models made it in there, I'm quite sure. There's so many interesting TIE variations.

[@Halfscreen]

Which ones and thanks for the 3D models contribution?

[@marruc]

@@Halfscreen It's a little bit hard to be 100% sure, but these I think are done by me: TIE Vanguard, TIE Avenger, TIE Agressor, TIE Interceptor Emperors Royal Guard, TIE Shuttle, TIE Defender Elite. If they are indeed done by me, then I'm happy to see them here, otherwise it's still great to see the different TIE variations!

[@Halfscreen]

@@marruc Thanks! I couldn't have finished the video without your help either way.

[@The-Psychopathic-Overlord]

i've been waiting for a long time for this video. good work

[@DanBen07]

He did posted one of these videos five months ago but it was only for 30 of them.

[@stevenewman1393]

😎👍Very cool and very greatly well done as per the first one that you had put out on this format and subject matter on all of the various different types of TIE fighter's a great job indeed Sir!,👌.

[@Halfscreen]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@stevenewman1393]

@Halfscreen , You are very much welcome Sir👍

[@pilot9004]

Good video, just an error, the First Order TIE has two versions, one is a standard version and the other is the TIE/SF, special forces, which has two seats

[@vortega472]

This gonna be a good one. Sleep be damned.

[@muhammadhabibieamiro3639]

Another amazing video

[@Halfscreen]

Glad you think so Mr H!

[@surryals]

Awesome stuff... Wish they would all add these ships to a VR game just to fly around in them and look through the cockpit. Play Star Wars Squadrons just to relax in a tie fighter and cruising around. MS should really do a Star Wars Flight Simulator that would be the most Awesomeness thing ever and add all these models.

[@Halfscreen]

That would be cool!

[@ericmadsen7470]

I would like to see these different TIE FIGHTERS try to stand up against any Starfleet Starship from any era.

[@tonyjim8053]

I would like to see 40k ships. Just 40k ships. Wait you thought I was sad enough to care about star trek. You come to the wrong side of KZbin

[@STSWB5SG1FAN]

I would say most of those TIE fighters, especially the ones without any shielding, would only be a threat if they were to suicide attack against a Fed Starship. It really just comes down to how each universe defines the role of fighter. In Star Trek it would be ships like Runabouts or those Peregrine attack craft the Maqui uses. The closest equivalent in Star Trek to a X-wing, Y-wing or TIE fighter would be those StarFleet Academy trainers, or Bajoran sub impulse raiders. Capable ships but not suited to the type of deep space fleet combat we've seen portrayed on screen.

[@StarWarsJay]

Great video bro 😊

[@elsimain]

Underrated work

[@ARC9652]

There's one from The Force Unleashed II tie-in comic, which didn't really have an official name, but is dubbed as the TIE Breacher, as it's function was launching breacher pods

[@jamesbodnarchuk3322]

Thank you so much for your work sir!

[@Halfscreen]

My pleasure!

[@tamashorvath224]

Amazing work.

[@Halfscreen]

Glad you think so!

[@TakaAmun]

Nice video! I do have a couple of notes: Looks like you possibly you used a graphic of the Tie Avenger in error in the Tie Defender chapter, between 3:06 and 3:12. It's definitely not a Defender though; the Tie Phantom chapter starts at 19:55 but is listed as starting at 19:38 - midway thru the Oppressor segment. I know some of the chapters are plus/minus a second or two, which is understandable given your smooth breakaways and intros, but that's a big chunk of difference. Ultimately harmless, just an observation 🙂

[@Halfscreen]

I sweat, i think my audience more a lot more than me. : )

[@clpfox470]

TIE HUNTERS

[@13thravenpurple94]

Great video Thank you

[@Halfscreen]

Very welcome

[@BenCruiserMan]

Love the vid! Keep up the great work! Any chance we will get an inside video on The ghost or the U wing?

[@Halfscreen]

Possibly!

[@bet0v966]

If the Mark 6 Supremacy from the Old Republic is here, the predecessor to the TIE series, might as well put in the beautiful ship that is Sith Fury Class Interceptor

[@juanantonioalbacetecalero6538]

Nothing like the classic ones: The original T-Fighter and T-Interceptor

[@jamesbodnarchuk3322]

Dark empire had some cool ships

[@TheLiamster]

I love most of these starfighters except for the ones which aren’t spacecraft

[@morganb6717]

23:52 "An Ugly, also known as a...." *Juice Can the unfortunate pronunciation that the TTS provided just might get you flagged by those who don't know any better.

[@StarWarsExpert_]

4:45 why did you not mention the weapons of the TIE-Hunter or its intended use as a counter to X-Wings?

[@StarWarsExpert_]

Model wise and video editing wise, super well done. But the lore and the characteristics of these TIE Fighters are lacking.

[@jessehorn6180]

Hope they'll make the Rest of them canon soon.

[@lewis7515]

What for? There arent enough?

[@jessehorn6180]

@@lewis7515 No cause Disney screwed up!

[@lewis7515]

@@jessehorn6180 Ermm-okay?

[@StarWarsExpert_]

8:39 why did you not mention the turret at all?

[@ARWINGx1]

24:24 So, Star Wars's V1 Bomb?

[@danielsalem7624]

Is it a remake from an old video?

[@ultraironflash8140]

the part about the first order space superiority tie is wrong it is a 2 seater with hyperdrives

[@jamesbodnarchuk3322]

A y wing infused with a tie fighter

[@nicholastotoro7721]

Am I the only one who thinks making a TIE red makes it stick out a little too much as a target... ?

[@jamesbodnarchuk3322]

Imperial hunter ships dark empire 2

[@marcesteban8694]

What I love these TIE fighters that their cockpits serves as universal bases that could fill many roles of all kinds of star fighters.

[@joseeduardobolisfortes]

Why you never post anything about Battlestar Galactica or Stargate? Is there no available information enough?

[@Halfscreen]

I probably will since I have a few people requesting on Battlestar Galactica. Personally , I don't much about the ship, but willing to give it a shot.

[@yukagan8895]

Nice as the last video! But still the same mistake. Please do not mix up the manufacturer with the political side.

[@NathanHassall]

there are only three types...regular, bomber and darth vaders. Everything disney made does not count.

[@EricBakke-gx3vk]

Ha I thought thay are supposed to be satellites