The Empire wasn’t subtle, and the TIE Bomber is proof of that. Where the TIE Fighter danced through dogfights, the Bomber lumbered in to deliver crushing payloads of torpedoes, missiles, and bombs. It wasn’t glamorous, but it was devastating — and that made it one of the most feared starfighters in the Imperial arsenal.
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Origin, Design, and Specs
The TIE/sa Tactical Bomber, commonly dubbed the TIE Bomber, was forged from the Empire’s obsession with overwhelming force and precision strikes. Sienar Fleet Systems developed it to deliver devastating ordnance both in the void of space and across planetary surfaces. Breaking from the classic single-pod design, the Bomber’s distinctive dual-hull layout allowed it to carry a lethal payload without compromising its combat role — ushering in a new era of specialized starfighters designed for maximum impact rather than finesse.
The starboard pod houses the cockpit and flight systems, while the portside ordnance pod has 2 sections: the front carrying concussion missiles or proton torpedoes; the rear typically carrying proton bombs, thermal detonators, or space mines which were delivered via a bomb chute on the bottom of the ordnance pod. The TIE Bomber utilizes a “bent-wing” solar array design, enhancing the surface area for energy collection, supplying enough power to manage both propulsion and weapon deployment systems simultaneously.
Creating the TIE Bomber in LEGO
I first designed my TIE Bomber in 2021, which featured fully designed interior of the ordnance pod, using arms to show how the missiles are launched out the front and how bombs could be deployed via the bomb chute. I’ve since redesigned this ship from the ground up to be part of my modular TIE series. Each section — the wings, the 2 pods, the pylons connecting the pods to the wings, and the middle section between the pods — can be separated, allowing you to mix-and-match them with sections of my other TIE variants to create new variants or expand your fleet of “Uglies”.
My version of the TIE Bomber adds a second seat behind the pilot — while not canon, it has been suggested as a variant in other Star Wars lore, and adds more playability to the design.
Pieces: 1143
Dimensions: 9.7 inches wide x 6.9 inches long x 5.2 inches tall
Examples of the types of ships you can build using my modular TIE series:
LEGO Building Instructions
Ready to add some heavy firepower to your fleet? The TIE Bomber MOC instructions are now available. This isn’t just another Imperial starfighter — it’s a centerpiece build with a bold dual-hull design that stands out next to standard TIEs.
The step-by-step PDF makes it easy to build, whether you’re a seasoned LEGO Star Wars collector or just starting to expand your Imperial lineup. Once it’s on your shelf, it immediately brings back that Empire Strikes Back asteroid-chase energy.
222 pages, developed through a full physical test build. Includes a complete parts list for sourcing through BrickLink or your preferred parts store.
Role in Star Wars
The TIE Bomber made its cinematic debut in The Empire Strikes Back (1980), appearing during Darth Vader’s relentless pursuit of the Millennium Falcon in the asteroid field — a scene that cemented its reputation as the Empire’s heavy-duty workhorse. Since then, it has shown up across multiple forms of Star Wars media, from animated series like Star Wars Rebels to cameos in The Clone Wars. Gamers will also recognize it as a playable or AI-controlled ship in classics such as Star Wars: TIE Fighter (1994), the Rogue Squadron series, Battlefront II, and Squadrons, where its payload capacity and devastating firepower make it a favorite for bombing runs and capital ship assaults.