I guess we can agree that light fighters have better manuverability and heavy fighters have better firepower. If both are put in the hands of very skilled pilots who have a lot of expirience with their class of fighter, than they are about even. Every dogfight is unique, and very few very weak ships can be killed with one shot. If you aim for maneuverability, you always stand a chance of out-flying your foe. If you go for firepower, you can only pray that your opponent isn't flying with Codename weapons. In SP, where you can be assured that you are maxed out and everyone is beneath you, heavy fighters reign supreme. In MP, where there's always somebody with bigger guns, a light fighter's agillity is a very tempting way to assure survival. Plus, being a great pilot doesn't hurt. --- RR16

Whoever came up with "Mission Commision" should be lined up and shot