The jug, really, is by no means a suitible dogfighter in the MA,
Im going to have to disagree. I believe the jug can hold its own in the MA, its ruggedness and high speed deployable flaps make it ideal IMO. That combined with the 8 50's make most snapshots you get deadly. I agree it is a lot better with a bit of alt under it, as upposed to on the deck.
This is my experience with the d40 and d25 anyways. I usually only take 75% fuel though.