Thunder-Cracker vs. Max Sterling (A.K.A. Maximilien Jenius)

Thunder-Cracker, the decepticon seeker we all know and love in a dog fight against Max, the talented pilot we all know and love. Max has is custom blue Valkyrie VF-1J.
Two rounds.
The first, in earth's atmophere in an abandoned metropole.
The second, in the cosmos, far beyond the moon, in a vast stretch of empty space. In this one, Max's valkyrie is equipped with atmospheric-escape booster system.
Please only vote if you really know both characters. If not it's a bit pointless.
Thunder-Cracker
Strenghts
Top speed of 1500 mph
Ability to perform controled sonic booms
Equipped with powerful drone rockets and incendiary gun.
Direct reaction.
Weaknesses
Doubts about cause sometimes impede effectiveness.
The old F-15 Eagle design.
Max
Strenghts
Maximum level atmospheric speed at 10000 meters: Mach 2.71
Maximum level atmospheric speed at 30000+ meters: Mach 3.87
Large arsenal of lasers, machinegun and missiles.
Better design of the fighter mode.
Weaknesses
The weak body of the pilot.
Less precice controls over the robot mode.
I'll try to update this as good points come up.
Two rounds.
The first, in earth's atmophere in an abandoned metropole.
The second, in the cosmos, far beyond the moon, in a vast stretch of empty space. In this one, Max's valkyrie is equipped with atmospheric-escape booster system.
Please only vote if you really know both characters. If not it's a bit pointless.
Thunder-Cracker
Strenghts
Top speed of 1500 mph
Ability to perform controled sonic booms
Equipped with powerful drone rockets and incendiary gun.
Direct reaction.
Weaknesses
Doubts about cause sometimes impede effectiveness.
The old F-15 Eagle design.
Max
Strenghts
Maximum level atmospheric speed at 10000 meters: Mach 2.71
Maximum level atmospheric speed at 30000+ meters: Mach 3.87
Large arsenal of lasers, machinegun and missiles.
Better design of the fighter mode.
Weaknesses
The weak body of the pilot.
Less precice controls over the robot mode.
I'll try to update this as good points come up.