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LEGO Star Wars 30496 U-Wing Fighter

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LEGO 30496 U-Wing Fighter

Specifications

Set number30496
Release year2017
Piece count55
Minifigures0
ThemeStar Wars
Building instructionsDownload the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 30496 U-Wing Fighter, released in 2017 as part of the Star Wars line, has 55 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 33 different lots, across 8 colors.

Inventory of set 30496

The inventory of set 30496 lists 55 pieces, spare parts excluded: 33 different lots (one shape in one color) for 29 part shapes. The box also contains 6 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 30496

Main color: light bluish gray, making up 33% of the parts, followed by white (33%) and blue (9.1%).

ColorPartsShare
Light Bluish Gray1833%
White1833%
Blue59.1%
Dark Bluish Gray59.1%
Trans-Orange47.3%
Trans-Clear23.6%
Flat Silver23.6%
Yellow11.8%

Part types

TypePartsShare
Plates1425%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes1018%
Plates Special59.1%
Tiles59.1%
Bricks Sloped47.3%
Plates Wedged47.3%

Most common parts in set 30496

29 of the 29 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts

No part in set 30496 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 30496 from another set

Share of the parts of set 30496 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

No similarly sized set goes above 51%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 30496 within its line

With 55 pieces, set 30496 ranks #705 out of 814 Star Wars sets in our database, which have an average of 495 parts. Among the 457 sets released in 2017, it ranks #388. That is less than half the average Star Wars set size.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 30496 U-Wing Fighter have?

LEGO set 30496 U-Wing Fighter has 55 pieces. It was released in 2017 as part of the Star Wars theme.

What year was LEGO set 30496 released?

Set 30496 U-Wing Fighter was released in 2017 and belongs to the Star Wars theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 30496?

LEGO set 30496 U-Wing Fighter does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 30496?

The instructions for LEGO set 30496 U-Wing Fighter can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 30496.

What is the main color of LEGO set 30496?

Light bluish gray, with 18 out of 55 pieces, or 33%. Next come white (33%) and blue (9.1%).

How many different parts does set 30496 contain?

Set 30496 has 33 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 29 part shapes. Most common part: Plate 1 x 3 in white, with 4 copies.

Does LEGO set 30496 contain any exclusive parts?

No: every one of its parts is found in at least one other set.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 30496?

Set 6573698 U-Wing, released in 2025: it supplies 51%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Set number30496
Release year2017
ThemeStar Wars
Piece count55
Minifigures0
SetopediaData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-30