In GCW2 space battle, All NPC fighters are overtuned. Even with an absolutely beast of an engine, they will absolutely out turn and out run you. I've heard this is due to them using boost 100% of the time. However unlike players that use boost where the top speed comes at a cost of turning ability, the NPCS do not suffer this issue.

recommendation: Remove the booster from these ships.

further recommendation: Leave it on for the named NPC gcw2 ships like "Luke Skywalker" This will make them interesting difficult ships for the high end player who has a finely tuned ship.