The Aggressive ReConnaissance-170 starfighter, also known simply as the ARC-170 starfighter, was a heavy-duty model of starfighter used by the Galactic Republic during the Clone Wars and was considered the latest in fighter technology. Jointly manufactured by Incom Corporation and Subpro, it continued to see usage into the reign of the Galactic Empire, but was eventually phased out by the newer TIE fighter series, though some found their way into the hands of the Alliance to Restore the Republic.

Using the ARC-170 in its dual role as both heavy starfighter and bomber, Razor Squadron pilots tended to fly their vessels more aggressively than their standard clone counterparts in Red Squadron, Blue Squadron, and even Captain Davijaan's Squad Seven.^[2] Each vessel carried a three-man crew—a pilot, a co-pilot, and gunner—and an R-series astromech droid.^[2] As an elite surgical strike and recon force using advanced hit-and-run tactics against large enemy targets and facilities, Razor Squadron's focus was more on delivering greater and more intense fire-power and less on strengthening defensive systems. Similarly, their ships were configured to provide more power to their weapons. Additionally, ARC-170s were fitted with heavy armor plating and sensor jammers.^[2] Another ARC Elite Squad, Bull's Eye Squadron, bore the same style squadron art (with the exception of it being red instead of blue) and used vessels equally suited for both long-range patrols and aggressive assault missions. Razor Squadron's craft were further modified to provide more power to shields and also boasted a class 1.5 hyperdrive due to the fact that their infiltration/recon missions often lead them deeper into enemy territory.^[2][4] Armaments on ARC-170s included two forward-mounted medium laser cannons, two rear-mounted laser cannons, and a proton torpedo launcher.^[1][2]