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Grumman OV-1 Mohawk

Grumman · Battlefield Surveillance / Light Attack / Battlefield Surveillance / SLAR / IR Reconnaissance · USA · Cold War (1970–1991)

Grumman OV-1 Mohawk — Battlefield Surveillance / Light Attack / Battlefield Surveillance / SLAR / IR Reconnaissance
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The Grumman OV-1 Mohawk is an American armed military observation and attack aircraft that was designed for battlefield surveillance and light strike capabilities. It features a twin turboprop configuration, and carries two crew members in side-by-side seating. The aircraft was intended to operate from short, unimproved runways in support of the United States Army maneuver forces.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
ISR
Domain
Defence
Era
Cold War (1970–1991)
Country
USA
Manufacturer
Grumman
Operator
US Army (retired)
Primary Role
Battlefield Surveillance / Light Attack / Battlefield Surveillance / SLAR / IR Reconnaissance
Status
Retired
Service Entry
1959
Produced
380
Propulsion
Turboprop
Engine
2x Lycoming T53-L-701 turboprop
Thrust / Power
1,400 shp each
Launch
Ground
Length (ft)
41
Wingspan (ft)
48
Empty Weight (lb)
12054
MTOW (lb)
18109
Service Ceiling (ft)
28800
Range (mi)
1011
Max Speed (mph)
305
Armament
Hardpoints for rockets and light ordnance (rarely used operationally); primary sensors: SLAR, IR, photographic, EW pods