It's not the craziest idea. The A-1 Skyraider[1] was one of the most effective close-air support craft in Vietnam. Similarly, the Super Tocano[2] is a modern

It's not the craziest idea. The A-1 Skyraider[1] was one of the most effective close-air support craft in Vietnam. Similarly, the Super Tocano[2] is a modern spin on the same idea. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_A-1_Skyraider https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_A-1_Skyraider [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embraer_EMB_314_Super_Tucano https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embraer_EMB_314_Super_Tucano