Hotter, bit less armor and ammo, but double the close quarters defense. The mediums do add to the damage in optimum ATM range as well. Be warned toasty. Probably works better over all. Easier to pop UAVs and not totally gimped against lights in close. 16 DHS is about the right amount for two clan medium lasers. Spoiler My fault for picking conquest. Didn't have time or speed to catch the last mech. Anyway, not bad for 7 minutes. There was one air strike.