The MC40 Light Cruiser is the original design for the Mon Cal light cruiser, which was developed after the Battle of Yavin. The cruiser can carry one squadron of starfighters of New Republic making. Though quite similar to its newer sister, the MC40a Light Cruiser, this design has half the size of the MC40a's hangar, making it a less popular choice for fleet commanders. This design is still available for production until decreasing demand forces its discontinuance from Mon Calamari's factories.