I dont think the thread is much about how strong it is, I have said that its not overpowered, its annoying for big bombers but doable, the thread is about the size, it's just tiny. Its smaller than some gunboats, to contrast the Bret gunboat was brought up. Which would be a so so destroyer, but is a meh gunboat, profeciency against other gunboats doesnt really save it overall.
I am overall pleased with 4,85 balance in regard to it, it used to be almost as highly stat'd as the bret destroyer, and much more agile. I do however think the Bretonian gunboat aught to be rethought.