Always a bigger fish?

[amigo7]

I might be quite new here, and this topic might be posted mostly because I'm disappointed with my latest purchase, but still I'd like to get something straight...
That, or just find out what you guys think.
Please don't make me out for a whiner because I feel disappointed about my purchase, it's not that I am really that bothered about wasting 120m with my trader char...

From what I've experienced, 2 gunboats can face any bigger ship, for example: a Battleship. (I've done it, and seen it done before)
Why?
Let me put it like this, the Gunboat has:

• ++Agility, comparable to a fighter (turning is quite formidable, when compared to anything of a higher class)
  
• +-Firepower, comparable to a cruiser (not same but almost as strong anyways)
  
• -Armour (can't last long against bigger ships, but with its agility it won't be hit much anyways)
  

Cruiser:

• +Firepower
  
• --Agility, comparable to that of a battleship (not same but close)
  
• --Armour, comparable to that of a gunboat
  

Battleship:

• ++Firepower (if it wouldn't have it, it would be toast!)
  
• ++Armour (making survival easier)
  
• --Agility
  

1BS vs 1Gb or 1Cr, the battleship is the obvious victor over both - as it should be.
1BS vs 1Cr, -can't say that I know, but judging from its Agility and Armour there's NO chance - though I might be wrong so correct me if I am.
1Cr vs 1Gb, Gb wins due to it's great agility and equal firepower.

So... what can be done to make the cruiser worthwhile?

Hey got just one thing to say....i live in a part of the world where the lag and ping rate generally limit most performances. Lag is the real killer in most fights ....in ideal situations lets say your maybe close.....ish.
But yeah two gunboats can take a Battleship, but it's tough sometimes.
Definanetly a cruiser....
Two bombers well flown can take a gunboat. Two fighters well flown can take a gunboat. Two fighters well flown could take a cruiser
4 or more fighters/bombers in a pack can do well against most things indeed.
.....Having said that .........throw in some lag and 1 bomber can take two gunboats.
Sigh!.... that little red square always seems to pop up when it matters.