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Textron AirLand Scorpion Light attack and reconnaissance aircraft The Scorpion ground attack aircraft was developed by Textron AirLand as a private venture. The Scorpion can do light attack, reconnaissance, domestic interdiction, air patrol and training. This aircraft is limited to low threat battlefield missions. However it outperforms turboprop aircraft in terms of range, endurance and sensors. It is claimed that aircraft is rugged enough to sustain minimal damage. Unlike most ground attack ai