Delta - 7 Aethersprite - class light interceptor The Delta - 7 " Aethersprite " - class light interceptor , also known as the Delta - 7 Jedi starfighter or Delta - 7 Jedi Interceptor , and commonly referred to as the Jedi starfighter , was a starfighter model designed by Kuat Systems Engineering and used by the Jedi Order before and during the Clone War . The variant Delta - 7B " Aethersprite " - class light interceptor was also used by the Jedi during the Clone Wars . The Delta - 7 would also be used by the Alliance to Restore the Republic in their early campaigns against the Galactic Empire . Characteristics . Manufactured by Kuat Systems Engineering , the Delta - 7 " Aethersprite " - class light interceptor was a Jedi - used starfighter that saw extensive action during the last years of the Galactic Republic , and was designed specifically with the Jedi in mind . The Delta - 7 ' s designers worked with the Jedi Order to create a starfighter with fewer internal systems than other starship s , and focused on making the controls as responsive as possible due to the Jedi ' s Force - sensitive capabilities . An elite transport , it could accommodate a single pilot and an integrated astromech droid , as unlike later starfighter models , the wings were too thin for a full astromech socket . Instead , a modified astromech was hardwired into a socket on the vessel ' s wing , with its dome remaining intact but its components plugged directly into the ships computer . The droid therefore , would play an important part in assisting the pilot with navigation , damage control , and hyperspace travel coordinates . Unlike most ships in the galaxy , the Delta - 7 Jedi starfighter did not feature a built - in hyperdrive , but instead relied on external hyperspace transport ring s that attached to the starship , allowing it to enter the trans - dimensional realm . Despite this , the ship could still attain speeds of 1 , 260 kph in realspace , and was painted red , the color which represented the diplomatic immunity the Jedi enjoyed . History . Republic service . The Delta - 7 entered service with the Jedi Order as early as 32 BBY . Qui - Gon Jinn operated a Delta - 7 , as did his Padawan Obi - Wan Kenobi . Yoda operated his own customized version , and flew it on a mission to the Vagadarr system . In 22 BBY , Kenobi flew his interceptor on a mission to Kamino , during which he discovered the existence of a clone army being produced without the approval of the Galactic Senate . The bounty hunter Jango Fett served as the cloning template , and was also a suspect in a plot to assassinate Padmé Amidala . The Jedi High Council ordered Kenobi to apprehend Fett and bring him to Coruscant for interrogation . Fett evaded arrest , but Kenobi managed to follow him to Geonosis . Once Fett became aware of Kenobi ' s presence , the two engaged in a drawn - out dogfight over Geonosis , during which Kenobi jettisoned his starfighter ' s spare parts canisters to feign his own death . Kenobi eventually made his way to the surface of the planet , but was arrested by the Confederacy of Independent Systems . Anakin Skywalker and Senator Padmé Amidala attempted to stage a rescue , but were also apprehended and sentenced to death in the Petranaki arena . A Jedi assault team deployed to rescue the trio , but were severely depleted and on the verge of defeat when Yoda arrived with the Grand Army of the Republic . The ensuing Battle of Geonosis resulted in the end of the Separatist Crisis and the beginning of the Clone War . At least one Delta - 7 , belonging to Jedi Master Plo Koon at the end of the Clone War in 19 BBY , was destroyed in the capture of Cato Neimoidia during the execution of Order 66 . Age of the Empire . The early Alliance would begin to use rebuilt Delta - 7 interceptors for local engagements , along with other aging Clone Wars - era equipment and other system patrol craft .