I agree with both of you. The bottom of that new Akira saucer looks hideous. It's a step backward (not in a cool retro vibe way) & manages to out-fugly the Dervish Class & her sister ships.
Before this post goes all POMO with VHS tapes, I would like to add that the Akira T-6 Is a a beaut, I have not had the opportunity to pilot her, but stats alone tell me that she is golden. If you are a Captain who love's a good tact carrier, she is the lady for you.
As a tac captain wanting to do deeps I think I would find myself drifting to the pilot ships still.
There is nothing wrong with this ship and I have found it good to fly and the trait would be especially good for someone who wants to fly the narcine or jem dreadnaught. Though the pilot ships just seem more effective at making things blow up, for me at least.