If someone needs "light attack aircraft" they have already been invented. Today's version is called the Apache.
All else is twaddle.
Should probably add the Kiowa to the stable, yes
Being as how I'm an old school scout pilot I sorta thought that went without saying. Kamikazes can be a grunt's best friend. I flew a -58 many years ago, but very much preferred the OH6. In typical DoD fashion they shut down production after the initial contract was completed. Local sheriff's dept. is still flying one...complete with bullet hole patches...50 years later.
A1, OH6, A10....those dingbats in Washington just don't get it.....
