I find the firepower on the Hannibal interesting.
Nose/Wings Short range: 23, Medium Range: 19, Long Range: 15
By comparison, the '57 Achilles.
Nose Wings Short range: 26, Medium Range 19, Long Range: 19
Of course the Hannibal is nowhere near as well armored, or as fast. But at 5/8 she's no slouch either for a transport.