Firstly, If the F18s have a fleet, they are not going to let the F16s play with them. They don't need them.
Secondly, this is the first class I have heard off that are arguing to have their rating increased (reflect the boat is faster). If you believe it is a gift rating compared to an A or F18, you are a fool to ague agaist this advantage. No other class will.
It only sounds like little brother syndrome and nothing else. The F16 class is better than that.