Viper Mark VII & Mark II...Which is better?

[lordmutt]

Which one do you think is better, the Mark II or VII?

Personally i'd go for Mark II, it seems to have a larger calibre twin mounted guns. It's also immune to the CNP program

In engine performance there's really no difference that i can see

Ditto for landing

Also it's easy to get to "know" the Mark II....but the Mark VII will kill any "nugget" who rides it

There you go. Mark II officially kicks ass

[Denanthor]

Well personaly I think the mark VII is better lol. Your write with the CNP program but the vipers on galactica and pegasus no longer have ht eprogram. Also the Mark VII has a third Weapon on the top Fin correct? Performence wise. I have to say the mark VII viper is better.

HOWEVER xD My favorit little ship was the blackbird they should build another one lol

Spoiler:

Should be easy since presubaly from scar Pegasus has a viper manufactoring plant

[BruTak]

Does it seem logical that a Viper (Mk. II or Mk. VII) would have a small cargo compartment?

I would say so, because where else would Lee have got his dress uniform from in the mini-series?

[userfriendly]

he replicated it? ooops, wrong series...

[Keonyn]

The Mark VII is likely the better of the two simply because they wouldn't build a newer model of something that doesn't perform up to the standards set by a model used decades earlier.

As far as a cargo spot in the ship, that seems fairly likely, especially since they'd need to carry certain supplies in case of a landing or crash.

[Denanthor]

It would be nice to learn more about the viper mechanics. lol It does seam logical to have a cargo hold

[aAnubiSs]

An internal bomb bay is more then likely yes That can ofc be used as a cargo hold.

[Dylan Deltoran]

I agree...interesting to learn about...for my opinion...Mark II hands down...

[Mr Prophet]

The Mark VII is likely the better of the two simply because they wouldn't build a newer model of something that doesn't perform up to the standards set by a model used decades earlier.

This is military purchasing we're talking about.

[skrip00]

The Mark VII is better.

It has thrust vectoring. Smaller more powerful engine plants. Advanced Avionics and Dradis.

Its guns are similar to the Mark IIs. 20mm cannon rounds from the looks of it. It has the 3rd cannon, but to date... ive never ever seen it used.

I dont think it has an internal bay of any sorts. Maybe a small baggage area. Many modern aircraft to have those. Especially Naval ones.

Vipers also dont seem to be very long range craft. Theyre limited in firepower and only work as interceptors every time we've seen them.

Theyre optimally designed for manuverability. RCS systems on both ends of a "long stick" config.

[FNH USA P90]

Apollo refers to his Mark II as an old crate in the miniseries. I don't know the specs, but if the Mark II is better than the Mark VII, then I don't think he calls the Mark II an old crate .