Sweeper A-1B

Aian single seat attacker. The A-1B was an improvement over the original A-1. Negative battlefield reports of the A-1 reached Sweeper headquarters and design teams looked at improving the aircraft to the pilots expectations. Instead of looking for a new model, designers cut out the gunner section of the aircraft and removed any unnecessary parts. Lighter airframes and components were later added increasing the aircraft performance. The Bombay was removed and was replaced by a larger fuel tank and extra 30mm ammunition. Airbrakes took over the role of dive flaps. By 1962 the new aircraft was ready but finally saw action in 1969 where it became recognized as an effective tank killer.

Speed: 520mph
Range: 1,100 miles, 2,150 miles with external fuel tanks
Crew: 1, pilot
Power: 1×2,500hp turboprop
Weapons: 1×30mm cannon (250 rounds)
2×20mm cannons (400 rounds each)
8 pylons for rocket pods, bombs, missiles, or fuel