This is a reupload as the gear broke originally

OV-15 "Vanguard"

Role: Multi-Mission Reconnaissance, Attack, and Maritime Patrol Aircraft
Operators: United States Marine Corps, United States Navy, United States Coast Guard

Overview

The OV-15 Vanguard is a next-generation twin-engine, multi-role aircraft developed as the successor to the OV-1 Mohawk and OV-10 Bronco. Designed for reconnaissance, close air support, and maritime strike operations, the OV-15 combines the maneuverability and lightweight agility of the OV-10 with the survivability and endurance of the P-3 Orion. Equipped with a spacious internal weapons bay, it can deploy a variety of munitions, including torpedoes, rockets, bombs, and infrared-guided air-to-air missiles, making it highly adaptable for both land and sea operations.

Design & Features

Cockpit & Fuselage – The OV-15 features a two-seat tandem cockpit similar to the OV-1, allowing for a pilot and systems operator to manage surveillance, targeting, and mission coordination. The fuselage is streamlined for low drag but low-speed operations, with it resembling a mix between the OV-1 Mohawk and P-3 Orion for enhanced range and payload capacity.

Weapons & Payload – A B-52-style internal weapons bay enables the OV-15 to carry a diverse loadout.

Maritime & Close Air Support – Its ability to deploy torpedoes makes it a formidable anti-submarine warfare (ASW) platform, while its capability to launch guided bombs and rockets ensures effectiveness in close air support (CAS) roles.

Sensors & Targeting – The aircraft is equipped with advanced air and ground radar systems for day/night operations, providing high-resolution reconnaissance and target acquisition for ground and naval forces.

Variants

E-15 "Sentinel" – A modified AWACS variant used by the U.S. Air Force, replacing the weapons bay with an E-7 Wedgetail-style radar for battlefield surveillance and airborne command and control. Mainly used for frontline AWACS coverage if a larger AWACS is unavailible.

YOV-15B "NOGS" – A gunship prototype for the Navy and Marine Corps, featuring a 20mm cannon in place of the weapons bay and an enhanced FLIR targeting system for precision strikes.

Operational Use

The OV-15 is used by the U.S. Marine Corps, Navy, and Coast Guard for counterinsurgency, surveillance, maritime patrol, and ground attack missions. Its modular design and versatile weapons bay make it a key asset for expeditionary warfare and special operations.

Yes this was written by ChatGPT, I uploaded this at 11pm and Im to lazy to do it myself

VARIANTS:
Armed OV-15:
https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/Jk54qV/OV-15-Vanguard-ARMED
E-15 Sentinel:
https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/1fOWi8/E-15-Sentinel
YOV-15B NOGS:
Coming Soon