I never think details like that are too important. Thinking about actual fighters and how science fiction fighters would work out then vital parts like engines and whatnot are exposed, but thats why pilots need to be able to maneuver their fighters to avoid damage. Otherwise its no longer a fighter and more like a gunship.
I feel like people think of the highest efficiency possible too much that it distracts them from making more imaginative creations and being able to create stuff from their fantasies.
also, it was cool seeing you build that when you helped out on my server, badge ^^
i really appreciated that, thanks