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Old 25th Apr 2016, 22:58
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Courtney Mil
 
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Duchess, there is more to energy manoeuvrability than just performing well in a turning fight. For missiles it's called energy at launch and it makes a huge difference to the reach (and Pk) of your outgoing shot. The ability to turn hard at long range, maintain energy in that turn and accelerate has an equally important, detrimental effect on the incoming missile.

Stealth is good, but EM is still a massive factor.
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