It does very well at low speeds nose up. Thats were skill comes into play with the 16. Yes the 9 is smoother at 80mph but the 16 flown correctly will be almost a even match.
The 9 is a great ride but the 16 with its climb and armament is a better ride in main..
In main i feel that multiple high kd sorties the one objective is to not be on the deck low and slow. I like to be on the deck fast and ready to kill.
225mph to 265mph is the perfect speed for the 16. For the newbs out their without looking at your gauges in the fight the faint sound of the wind is 225mph.