Once you start the game, you get to choose from two different kinds of planes. Each plane has different advantages and weapons, so choose the one that is best suited to your playing style.
This one has a pretty good balance between regular weapon and lock-on weapons systems. The regular weapon spreads out when it's powered up and pretty good for enemies which are spread around you. A good choice for beginners or novice shooters.
The lasers are more powerful than the R-Gray 1's, but the only downfall is that they only target those in front of the ship. The Lock-On weapons are also faster than the R-Gray 1's, but they take a brief moment to recharge because they disappear. The Black Hole super is immensely powerful. If you're an expert pilot, then you'll want to take this baby out for a spin.
* = All of the lock-on weapons must be locked on precisely one target to pull off the super.