The USMC operated 114 OV-10A and 18 OV-10D aircraft (including a prototype). Asia livery and was delivered to the museum upon retirement in 1991 USAF Rockwell OV-10A Bronco (67-14623) at the Museum of Aviation at Warner Robins AFB in Georgia during my visit 2014 USAF Rockwell OV-10A Bronco (68-03787) at the National Museum of the USAF in Dayton, Ohio in 2009. USAF Rockwell OV-10A Bronco Forward Air Control aircraft firing a white phosphorous smoke rocket to mark a ground target (Photo Source: Airman Magazine, November 1984 – Photographer: TSGT Bill Thompson). The USAF did not operated the OV-10 during Operation Desert Storm and retired their last Bronco in September 1991. The USAF operated 157 OV-10A aircraft, with 64 being lost during combat, from accidents etc during service in the Vietnam War (they performed a hazardous role in the combat zone). 5 fuselage and 2 underwing pylons could carry rockets, bombs, gun pods and even AIM-9 Sidewinder air to air missiles. Standard OV-10 Bronco armament consisted of 4 x 7.62mm M60C machine guns. The OV-10A was powered by a pair of Garrett T76-G-10/12 715 hp turbo-prop engines that provided a maximum speed of 452 km/h (281 mph). A USMC Rockwell OV-10A Bronco of Marine Observation Squadron 1 (VMO-1) takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA-4) in 1983 (Photo Source: US Navy – photo by PHAN Dougherty). The aircraft was maneuverable, provided great visibility, offered a sturdy airframe and had a useful Short Take Off and Landing (STOL) capability (they were even operated from US Navy carrier and amphibious assault ship decks). By the late 1960’s it was in operation by US forces during the Vietnam War, performing a variety of roles including observation, Forward Air Control (FAC), armed reconnaissance, helicopter escort, light ground attack and even light transport missions (there is a small cargo bay accessible by two rear clam shell doors). The OV-10 first flew in 1965 and was soon introduced into US military service with the USAF, USMC and US Navy.
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Rockwell OV-10F Bronco (TT-1015) COIN aircraft at the Indonesian Air Force Museum (Dirgantara Mandala) in Yogyakarta, Java (May 2018). 360 OV-10 aircraft were produced between 19. I like the styling of the Bronco and it was a great success story for Rockwell as a light attack and observation aircraft. Any (North American) Rockwell OV-10 Bronco fans out there? It is one of my favourite aircraft.