R3-D

The R3-D (Arthree-Dee) was a variant of the R3-series astromech droid manufactured by Industrial Automaton that aided in target acquisition and management. They were hardwired into Kuat Systems Engineering Delta-7 Aethersprite-class light interceptorsThe New Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels used by the Galactic Republic, as the starfighters were so maneuverable that handling their laser cannons was difficult. However, those who did not require the R3-D's extra gunnery skills, such as members of the Jedi Order, instead preferred the superior navigation capabilities of the R4-P.
==Appearances==
*Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones novelization 
==Sources==
*The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
==Notes and references==
Sub-R3-D