What would make a stronger late-1930s or early-1940s British dive-bomber?
Short answerHe would rebuild the Skua around a more powerful engine, because the basic aircraft had promise but needed more speed and performance.
NotesA stronger British dive-bomber could begin with the Skua and a more powerful engine, perhaps a Merlin, Griffon, or Sabre. The Skua was already a sound dive-bomber in concept. Its main limitations were speed and overall performance. More power could have made it a much more dangerous naval aircraft.