Rick Doms outnumbered Zakus at the last stages of the war.

Hard to tell if it also applies to GQ verse. There were slightly more Rick Doms than Gelgoogs at the Battle of Luna II.

If Federation pilots did not have enough time to gain combat experience to produce favourable results. The choice to mass produce an armoured Light Cannon may be better than a GM with a totanium shield, as the latter requires more skill and also a Ball for mid range support.