Grumman AO-1 Mohawk
The Grumman OV-1 Mohawk was a twin-turboprop battlefield surveillance aircraft designed for the US Army rather than the Air Force. Its side-by-side cockpit, high wing, and large sensor bays supported visual reconnaissance, infrared imaging, and radar mapping. Mohawks flew extensively in Vietnam and became involved in an inter-service dispute because some carried weapons despite the Army’s limited fixed-wing combat role. The aircraft’s unusual combination of propellers and sophisticated sensors made it ahead of its time.
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The Grumman OV-1 Mohawk was a twin-turboprop surveillance aircraft built for the US Army rather than the Air Force.
Specifications
| Length | 12.5 m (41 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 14.6 m (48 ft) |
| Height | 3.9 m (13 ft) |
| Persons on board | 2 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 8.2 t |
| Range | 810 NM (1,500 km) |
| Maximum speed | 300 kt (556 km/h) |
| Stall speed | 73 kt (135 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 25,000 ft (7,620 m) |
| Rate of climb | 3,466 ft/min (17.6 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 358 m (1,175 ft) |
| Landing distance | 270 m (886 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 2,300 l |
| Engines | 2x Lycoming T53-L-15 |
| Units built | 380 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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