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Description
| Notes: Twin tail, stol aircraft used for observation, armed reconnaissance and forward air control (2 CREW) . | ||
| Manufacturer: | North American (Rockwell) | |
| Base model: | V-10 | |
| Designation: | OV-10 | |
| Version: | A | |
| Nickname: | Bronco | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Air Force | |
| Designation Period: | 1956-Present | |
| Basic role: | V/STOL | |
| Modified Mission: | Observation | |
Specifications
| Length: | 41' 7" | 12.6 m | |
| Height: | 15' 1" | 4.6 m | |
| Wingspan: | 40' | 12.1 m | |
| Wingarea: | 291.0 sq ft | 27.0 sq m | |
| Empty Weight: | 6,969 lb | 3,160 kg | |
| Gross Weight: | 14,442 lb | 6,550 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 2 | ||
| Powerplant: | Garrett-AiResearch T76-G-416/417 (& 2950Lb J85-GE-4) | ||
| Horsepower (each): | 715 | ||
Performance
| Range: | 1,240 miles | 1,996 km | |
| Cruise Speed: | 223 mph | 359 km/h | 194 kt |
| Max Speed: | 281 mph | 452 km/h | 244 kt |
| Climb: | 2,600 ft/min | 792 m/min | |
| Ceiling: | 30,000 ft | 9,143 m | |
Operators (Past and Present)
| USMC | HMT-303 | Camp Pendleton | CA |
| USMC | MALS-36 | Futemma | Okinawa |
| USMC | VMO-1 | New River | NC |
| USMC | VMO-2 | MCAS Camp Pendleton | CA |
| USMC | VMO-4 | Atlanta | GA |
Known serial numbers
Examples of this type may be found at
| Museum | City | State |
| Davis-Monthan AFB | Davis-Monthan AFB | Arizona |
| United States Air Force Museum | Wright-Patterson | Ohio |
OV-10A on display
United States Air Force Museum |
Recent comments by our visitors
| Rog Hamann , ME | Thoroughly enjoyed browsing through this site. I recognized several of the tail numbers listed as I flew in many OV-10s during my time as an enlisted FAC GIB airborne interpreter from late 1971 to August 1972 with the Rustic FACs, flying out of Bien Hoa AB, SVN and then Ubon RTAFB, Thailand, with our AO being Cambodia. Proud to say the Bronco I flew my fini flight in, #626, is now on static display at Hurlburt Field in Florida. It was a great bird to fly in and it will always be my proudest moment while serving in the U.S.A.F. 08/11/2008 @ 13:12 [ref: 22434] |
| Dennis Magee , NM | I have had the priviledge to jump from this plane three times in my Army career. First time the pilot had us five feet off the surface of the ground before climbing, what an awesome feeling. Second time we had high winds for awhile and did several loops, again, this was awesome. The last time we did a couple of rolls enroute to the DZ. There is nothing like experiencing your parachute fully inflated below you and swinging up under it. I will never forget this plane as long as I live.
Dennis Magee MSG, USA Ret. 04/23/2008 @ 09:54 [ref: 20687] |
| Thomas Brown Port Hedland, OTH | It seems that the Bronco is an extraordinary aircraft that seems to satisfy all users be they civilian and military. The last time I saw a Bronco was up close and personal at Bangkok International Airport in 1998 and now that I work in the mining industry in the Pilbara region of Western Australia the Bronco would be perfect so if I was to say be interested in purchasing one how would I go about, how much in $AUD or I am just dreaming 04/09/2008 @ 04:49 [ref: 20397] |
| Frank Ambrose Sussex, NJ | To:Kevin Hagy
From:Frank Ambrose Am interested in what upgrades to the OV-10 you would suggest that wold make sense under todays battlefield conditions. Workin down low is dangerous buisiness. 04/04/2008 @ 04:22 [ref: 20330] |
| C. Van Zant Acworth, GA | Hello,
I served with 19 TASS at Bien Hoa AB, Vietnam, 1970. Our engine shop performed excellent maintenance on the OV-10. The T76 was a fantastic experience compared to working on the J57/F100! Thanks for the memories! C. Van Zant, 43250/43270 3rd TFW, 19 TASS Bien Hoa AB, South Vietnam 1969-70 03/21/2008 @ 06:36 [ref: 20223] |
| TMW , NJ | E G Fry
You weren't under too heavy a dose, yes we did go out the back of a Bronc, me with 3 others at once. I heard that up to 5 could go out. Only did it once tho, it was an experience. 02/15/2008 @ 20:51 [ref: 19687] |
| e g fry denton, TX | please tell me was i seeing things???!!!
as i laid in the naval hosp. camp pendelton.in a full leg cast a fracture skull , broke nose and cracked ribs. i would lay and watch this quite sleek aircraft pass across my window frame>> turn straight up and dump TWO recon!!!they had to be recon. even though i 78 recon hardly existed i lay there wanting to do that so bad - i had my basic jumps--but i really wanted to go that route- unfortunately-- 6 weeks after my release from the hospital my time to re-up was here and i was in terriable shape so i had no choice but to take my honorable and return to dallas after 33 yrs i think i have figured out what that magnifacent jet was that in infinity training yrs before the injury! i would view swoopy up and around the hills! could some one please confirm these sighting or was the morphone doze to strong??? 01/23/2008 @ 08:01 [ref: 19403] |
| Kevin Hagy Havelock, NC | Worked as an Avionicsman on the OV10A and D models with VMO-1 from 88-93. What a great aircraft! Was part of the trail crew that took the birds to Saudi duirng the Gulf War. Launched off the Roosevelt. That was quite an experience. I remember accepting the first D SLEP aircraft and doing the first "avionics system check " I loved doing ground turns and system checks.
I still think that aircraft would have been a very cost effective and potent platform for use in the present day OIF and OEF threats. I could imagine the upgrades and multi-role missions it could have flown. 01/18/2008 @ 18:40 [ref: 19351] |
| Frank Ambrose Sussex, NJ | Gentlemen,
I see no reason that the OV-10 platform can't be upgraded (engines,weapons,tageting systems, avionics etc)and be put to good use in suport of ground troops in Iraq. With FLIR,nose mounted 50cal gat.,belly mounted 30,and hard points for rockets this beast would be an insurgents nightmare. Am I,and a few select individuals,the only ones who see the OV-10'S incredible potental. An upgraded Bronco could loiter over a target for gods knows how long providing DEVISTATING fire power,day or night. Your honest opinions please gentleman. 12/15/2007 @ 19:55 [ref: 18937] |
| Dave Westridge , NC | Users: ADD
VMO-6, Futenma Okinawa H&MS 36 Flight Section (VMO 6 demobilized late 1976 and the aircraft were assigned to H&MS 36 with crews being provided from VMO 1 MCAS New River and VMO 2 Camp Pendleton, CA) USAF 19th TASS Osan AFB Rep. of South Korea 12/06/2007 @ 11:57 [ref: 18819] |
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