The Typhoon is a great plane but it's one that requires to you be a have a bit better than average skills to get the most out of. It tends to surprise a lot of people with it's speed down low, high speed turn rate, and cannons. Then again, it rolls like a pig, accelerates slowly, and La7s can catch them given enough time. It's a real BnZ bird where you MUST keep your speed high or you'll get caught too easily. Try and plan you actions just that little bit sooner in a Typhoon than in an La7. Realize that little bit earlier that you need to leave, or change tactics.
I've always loved the Typhoon, before the roll rate reductions it was even better, but it is still a fine bird.
-Soda
The Assassins.