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North American OV-10 Bronco

North American Rockwell · COIN / FAC / Light Attack / COIN / Forward Air Control / Light Attack · USA · Cold War (1970–1991)

North American OV-10 Bronco — COIN / FAC / Light Attack / COIN / Forward Air Control / Light Attack
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The North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco is an American twin-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 3,200 lb (1,450 kg) of external munitions and internal loads such as paratroopers or stretchers, and can loiter for three or more hours.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
COIN
Domain
Defence
Era
Cold War (1970–1991)
Country
USA
Manufacturer
North American Rockwell
Operator
USA / Philippines / Colombia / Thailand / Morocco / others
Primary Role
COIN / FAC / Light Attack / COIN / Forward Air Control / Light Attack
Status
In Service
Service Entry
1968
Produced
360
Unit Cost (2026$)
~$2M (original)
Propulsion
Turboprop
Engine
2x Garrett T76-G-416/417 turboprop
Thrust / Power
715 shp each
Launch
Ground
Length (ft)
41.7
Wingspan (ft)
40
Empty Weight (lb)
6969
MTOW (lb)
14444
Payload (lb)
3600
Endurance (hr)
4
Service Ceiling (ft)
30000
Range (mi)
1428
Max Speed (mph)
281
Armament
4x 7.62mm M60C machine guns (sponsons); 2x 2.75-in rocket pods; bombs and Zuni rockets on 5 hardpoints; optional 20mm M39 cannon pod