Using data collected from the Nighthawk's field tests and materials developed for Z-series fighters, Federation engineers made a good ship better. Its chassis has been modified to provide more leg room, an improved armor configuration, and a larger arsenal of missiles. It has a larger profile, but it's still a hawk at heart - fast, maneuverable, and heavily armable. The deluxe version costs much more to produce, and is usually reserved for seasoned fighter pilots.