I do somewhat agree with Dii that LFs should not really be necessarily easy to hit. Somewhat like the libbie I guess, but maybe that's a bit too extreme.
I did just have one thought though. We could downscale or replace the models of the larger LFs to make them more like libbies, tantos etc. In exchange for this, LFs could lose their CM slot.
This means that, although perhaps in a guns vs guns fight the class could be a monster if the player knows what they're doing, if a player brings missiles that LF is going to crumble horribly. An interesting strategic counter, in summary.
This could also make intercepting more dynamic, as the one being pursued would actually have somewhat of a chance to still get away rather than watching as it is futile to prevent a ship with 425 cruise speed catching your slower ship.
This was a pretty random idea sooooo... it might have some issues I guess.