The Pythons hardpoints don't really mean much since it has a lot of problems getting anything in front of its guns. And I knew the multi-role argument would come up, but dont forget that the Python IS a naval ship and its a pretty terrible fighter, so it should perform a little better than it does. If you compare it to other multirole ships, the Python is probably the worst performing in terms of combat. (pound for pound)
IMO FDS doesn't qualify, because while it has poor "on paper" maneuverability, it's actually very easy to use in combat because of the built in drift. The thing basically uses automatic FAOFF and it's pretty fun to use in combat, not frustrating like the Python.
Clipper is also just too maneuverable. The only time you'll ever see that things broadside is if you're not in combat with it.
F*S are no multipurpose ships. And I'd always prefer the Python for combat rather than the Clipper. It's a very capable ship if you know what you are doing.
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Well, no, the Keelback can fit a fighter bay so one could probably be fit in to the Python as well, it was just never designed for it.
As said above, I think the Keelback is taller than the Python.