Talk:United States Navy/@comment-24301892-20151112143834/@comment-24142455-20151112150754

Older longsword models are more of an interceptor then a space fighter primarily focused on intercepting hostile fighters and bombers enroute to friendly warships by taking them out with their heavy weaponry (the 50mm rotary cannons and such). It's not until the later models that you get some pretty good maneuverability, which the UAC isn't willing to sell to others.