X-300 / Norman YA-14
(re-upload)

Monarchii called it Whimsical; I shall wear that like a badge of honor.

Fitted with the GAU-8 Avenger 30mm autocannon, this private venture single-engine attacker sought to replace the A-10. To the federal government’s horror, three prototypes were constructed throughout the five-year program. Fortunately, the aircraft had so many problems that Norman was forced to shut down the program.

The first prototype completed a number of test flights, but was destroyed the first time it fired its gun in the air.

The second prototype was sabotaged by rogue elements of Air Force leadership who were afraid that if the program succeeded, the aircraft would be inducted into service.

The third prototype was stripped of parts after the cancellation of the program and then sent to a nuclear test range and blown to bits.

Disclaimer:
-The flight model is messed up because it’s so ugly.
-Pitching down will most likely result in a departure from controlled flight.
-The wings may break randomly.

Ag1: drogue chute
Ag2: Canopy (useless)
Ag5: Jettison/fire all AAMs
Ag6: jettison fuel tank
Ag7: Jettison/fire all AGMs
VTOL: Flaps (good luck)

F-16 with a GAU-8 go brrrrrrrr