BRG:
In "Viper vs TIE", the TIE is only at a disadvantage if the Viper gets behind them -- which isn't saying much, as that's true for most one-man, er...one-being, fighters. It really does come down to the pilot.
In "Viper vs Starfury", where the Starfury's weapons are weak in comparison to the Viper, and it isn't as fast in the straightaway, it has the ability - and its pilots use it a lot - to spin 180° on its axis and bring its full battery to bear in all quarters.....Something no other space fighter in sci-fi can do, IIRC. Also, in tight, the 'Fury's ability to snap-roll is unequalled.
Finally, artificial grav is not necessarily a good thing in a space fighter, as was demonstrated in "Lost Warrior"(I think), when Starbuck blacked out from the G-forces of a turn that only C.O.R.A. could execute. G-force is still a factor for Starfury pilots, but lack of gravity is actually to their advantage.
Tabbi: Gig 'em, Grrrl!!!!! :
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