Originally Posted by
speedracerntrixie
Makes perfect sense. I see designs going away from cabine struts, I assume for that reason on part. Then again this brings the wings closer together which as I understand slightly reduces the effect of more wing area.
I haven't seen any evidence of this being the case? If anything, the absence of struts would make it easier to keep the wings apart. The amount of wing separation would mainly depend on fuselage depth and design.