True, but the Tyrant is still vulnerable to small-arms fire, which a 2+ save does provide some additional protection against. Also, the 2+ save minimizes the number of heavy weapons that can automatically penetrate the Tyrant's armour. Lascannons and Plasma might cut right through it, but the much cheaper Missile Launcher is stopped. IIRC, Orks have one AP2 weapon, making it very difficult for them to deal with Tyranid monsters in shooting. Against Dark Eldar I only forgoe the 2+ save on my Carnifex, whose toughness I raise to seven instead.
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--Duiker, "Deadhouse Gates"
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