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OV-10B Bronco

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The North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco is an American turboprop light attack and observation aircraft. It was developed in the 1960s as a special aircraft for counter-insurgency (COIN) combat, and one of its primary missions was as a forward air control (FAC) aircraft. It can carry up to three tons of external munitions, internal loads such as paratroopers or stretchers, and can loiter for three or more hours.l

General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 46.3ft (14.1m)
  • Length 43.8ft (13.4m)
  • Height 16.4ft (5.0m)
  • Empty Weight 14,639lbs (6,640kg)
  • Loaded Weight 19,595lbs (8,888kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.306
  • Wing Loading 52.0lbs/ft2 (254.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 376.7ft2 (35.0m2)
  • Drag Points 6710

Parts

  • Number of Parts 87
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 540