The Air Force is looking for Close Air Support planes that are cheaper to purchase and operate for low threat environments.
Offhand, the thing reminds me of a new-age Sandy with the propeller on its butt. It sounds encouraging. I’m curious about the metal-foam armor, though.
I’ve heard the A-10 pilot protection as an armored bathtub that was very much up to the job... I wonder how ‘bath-worthy’ this would be....