Yes, and not only because of the active skills. One bomber often forces the opponent to change his usual tactic and way of playing

Jonus /w Hull and Determination

3x Scimitars with 26 points of bombs/torps/missiles spread between them.

Sally forth!

Or Naked Jonus, with 3x Scimitar with Extra Munitions and 2x Cluster Missiles a-piece.

4 rounds of 6 jonus'd attacks! That's damage, folks

Jonus with Determination and a homing missile

3x scimitar with any type of torp or missile you like. I do prefer cluster missiles though

Or two unnamed bombers with homing missiles, seismic charge, extra munitions.

Add any back-up you like

Jonus /w Hull and Determination

3x Scimitars with 26 points of bombs/torps/missiles spread between them.

Sally forth!

Or Naked Jonus, with 3x Scimitar with Extra Munitions and 2x Cluster Missiles a-piece.

4 rounds of 6 jonus'd attacks! That's damage, folks

Jonus with Determination and a homing missile

3x scimitar with any type of torp or missile you like. I do prefer cluster missiles though

Or two unnamed bombers with homing missiles, seismic charge, extra munitions.

Add any back-up you like

4 x Scimitar Bombers with Homing Missiles, Seismic Charges, and Extra Munitions is better than having Jonus in my opinion. I've flown Jonus successfully, but he can be the easy target in your list. I like this list much better.

The problem with generic bombers remains getting a lock on a high PS pilot - thats why I lije using them either with bombs or cluster missiles - which at R2 allow you to dart up close (bombers are still pretty fast). As a plus, they synergise best with jonus' ability. I'd probably only take one spread and extra munitions, though -after two salvos of missiles, someone's dead and/or k-turns star happening and seeing bombers go up with missiles still in the tubes is painful.

Clusters, Seismic Charges and extra munitions is nice and cheap.

Also - with twin ion engines mkii and advanced homing missiles, there may finally be a practical use for major rhymer

How about:

Soontir Fel with the usual: Push The Limit, Royal Guard Tie, Autothrusters, Stealth Device.

Echo with: Veteran Instincts, Fire Control System, ACD e Rebel Captive

Scimitar Squadron Pilot with: Extra Munitions, Flechette Torpedos, Proximity Mines.