Another CAS/ISR Aircraft Idea

The need for a low-tech close air support/intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft is obvious, but the AT-6B may not be the best solution (AW&ST Feb. 8, p. 41). My proposal is to take the A-1E version of the Skyraider as used by USAF and re-engine with the Rolls-Royce AE2100 turboprop...

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