The A-5 is a graound attack aircraft developed to replace the aging A-1s.The concept was inspired by the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II and the FMA IA58 Pucara.The A-5's overwing engine mount configuration was designed to maximize weapon space under the wings and achieve lower wave drag at a high Mach number.It also decreases ingestion risk , allowing the A-5 to operate from forward air bases and semi-prepaired runways with high risk of foreign object damage. The wings are also mounted closer to the ground, simplifying servicing and rearming operations. The A-5 is equipped with a 90mm cannon and a 30mm rapid firing cannon.

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