Talk:Heavy Laser Turret/@comment-69.77.213.86-20170220164209/@comment-454133-20170220170508

I've flown 3 or so missions against huge ships (but I've never flown the huge ship myself). Yes ships do get within range 1, though it's dangerous to do near the front since it's instant death if the ship overlaps you. Depending on the way the ship turns, it could also possibly sweep over you at the sides and back.

But at range 1 you can do a lot of damage, drop bombs on the ship, and avoid some of the weapons that are range 2+ only. So it's often a worthwhile gamble.