While the 410 may be a Ho'ers dream it doesnt have to be flown that way.
As for hopelessly outclassed well some of the AAR's I've read don't always agree with that.
Any plane attacked from above with speed is vulnerable as the 410's were,but several managed to down not only the 4 engine buffs that was the primary target but afew escorts were downed too.
I'm not saying it's the end all of end alls but it has an undeserved rep and the thing just looks so....
..... SEXY.....
Oh and Ho Ho Ho merry christmas.
