Yes, the eagle is about the very best dogfighter, of the VHF line. Yes, Bret ships are rather heavy. Still, one expects that to mean that the light VHF and the heavy HF in the comparison should be somewhat equal, especially considering their similar size...instead, the HF is worst in just about every way, excepting the marginal advantage in turn acceleration.
This ship, which turns slower, and is about the same size (as well as having a much larger profile=easier to hit) has less armour than the lighter ship, as well as a smaller powerplant, and a smaller shield.
The point that its more about the pilot...this is a balance thread, where one would assume both pilots are equal. under such conditions, I see no reason why the paladin wouldn't get schooled.
