North American Rockwell

North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco

Reconnaissance bomber

In service In NASA and Civil operator only · Used temporarily from ships / carriers (1968, 1985): USS John F. Kennedy and USS Saratoga

  • First flight1965
  • IntroductionOctober 1969
  • StatusRetired
  • Number built370

History

In service In NASA and Civil operator only · Used temporarily from ships / carriers (1968, 1985): USS John F. Kennedy and USS Saratoga

Technical data

Specifications

01

Crew & dimensions

Crew
2
Length
44 ft
Wingspan
40 ft
Height
15 ft 2 in
02

Performance

Maximum speed
250 kn
Range
430 mi
Service ceiling
30,000 ft
03

Powerplant

Powerplant
2 × Garrett T76-G-420/421 turboprop engines (1,040 shp)
04

Armament

Armament
Guns: 1 × 20 mm (0.79 in) M197 electric cannon (YOV-10D) or 4 × 7.62×51 mm M60C machine guns (OV-10D/D+); Hardpoints: five on the fuselage and two underwing