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[General] Why do spaceships have wings?
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1. Some spaceships are designed so as to also allow for atmospheric operations. Even if it's just takeoff and landing, wings are useful.

2. Aesthetics. Like it or not, these are important.

3. If maneuvering thrusters are on the wings, away from the center of mass, they are able to apply more torque for the same energy, giving you a more agile craft for little extra cost.

4. Some systems are useful to have removed from the main portion of the ship. Engines and some weapons systems put out immense amounts of heat, so separation is helpful. Additionally, if engines are on the wings, a hit to one will leave the others operational, whereas having a central cluster of engines could see them failing all at once.