High-Speed Attack-Bomber based on the A-2. It's a result of a program started after we learned that slow and low flying attackers that spot targets using binoculars aren't so great is survivability terms. Despite using less fuel it can fly faster (MACH 1) than the A-3/B-2, making it a great attack-bomber as well as a great reconnaissance aircraft.

This however might have caused a SLIGHT delay in development. As such the A-3/B-2 entered service instead. Ironically, as the A-3/B-2 entered the end of its service life, the A-8 was chosen to replace it. Some questioned replacing a Jet with a prop, calling it a "step backwards". Sadly they have sinced dissapeared in mysterious circumstances, so the A-8 entered service without issues.