Ships DBe as fighter?

Futuristic Kung Fu

Futuristic Kung Fu
Sorry if this has already been discussed but could the DBe make an except able combat ship? I currently have one for exploration but was wondering if it could make a good combat ship. Also any suggestions for load outs?
 

Fireclown

Fireclown
Wouldn't want to go up against a Cmdr or an elite npc conda in one but for general PVE combat it's ok, firepower is really good but the low shields and average agility are limiting. I tried 2 class 2 beams and a class 3 cannon in one and it did fine.
 

Arry

Arry
I took out a NPC competent DB yesterday, took the beams on my cobra, about a minute.

Was worried a bit at first, as my shields went down very quickly, but once in my sights, he was toast.

Arry.
 

Ziljan

Ziljan
The DBE is a pretty ship which will fool you into thinking it can do things. While it can be finessed into and out of many situations, it is not because the ship itself is good.

ADVANTAGES
cool running = can slot rails better than most ships (can't use them effectively, see below)
med-high armor = might be able to jump away if you're fast and prepared
can ram smaller ships
has a class 3 hardpoint, however it's really a class 2 (see below)

WEAKNESSES
Weak shields = can't trade blows with larger ships
Slow turning = impossible to hit small fast targets
Slow turning = requires turrets which reduces dps. (Turns the class 3 into a class 2)
Slow turning = can't hit small ships with rails or other slow firing weapons
low boost speed = can't run away, you won't be chasing any CMDRs down
limited compartments = less room for SCB
 
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