I like the effect you have going on, it makes it stand out from other, similar work.
Plus i don't think you can argue about the physics and practicality of something that's made up, it makes sense if you want it to make sense. Nice work.

It certainly looks reality based, like an alternate reality, late 20th century version of Top Gun :) Congrats on the Front Page, you earned it! That being said, 2 quibbles: the gauss/filter effect is hiding your talent/details, it reminds me of old gif compression, but it's a bit much, at least, for a whole piece.

Secondly, the displays in front of the pilot seem like they'd obscure his line of sight, a very crucial part of flying a war machine... unless his visor transmits unobstructed visuals? There's a commercial airplane modder who's installing sheets of OLED across the interior cabin; when turned on, cameras along the hull transmit the picture to the inside of the cabin, so it's looks as though you're flying! Stephen King described the tech in one of his characters: Blaine the Train.... anyway the control panels look primitive compared to the rest of the tech and styling.