North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco

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25 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco in classic Navy FAC livery seen taxiing at a U.S. airfield.

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Aircraft

OV-10 Bronco OV10

U.S. Navy (historical/replica)

N16854

Registration

Airline

U.S. Navy (heritage markings), civilian register

Manufacturer

North American Rockwell

Achievements

Retro Wings, Turboprop Tracker, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Military Maverick, Prop to Jet, First Catch

7 badges earned

Location

Wittman Regional Airport

OSH/KOSH

43.9844, -88.5570

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Wittman Regional Airport OSH

Airport

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Aviation History

Iconic light attack and observation platform, used extensively in Vietnam War and for COIN, forward air control, and light strike duties.

Fleet Rarity

Very rare; only a handful are airworthy in private/heritage collections.

Record Flights

No known historic long-haul or record non-stop flights—primarily close-support and short-range roles.

Safety & Events

Significant combat history; some aircraft lost in Vietnam. Used in Operation Desert Storm and drug interdiction missions.

Future Outlook

Most OV-10s retired; survivors in museums or flyable private hands.

Specifications

2 × Garrett T76-G turboprop

Engine

12.19 m

Wingspan

12.67 m

Length

2,250 km

Range

407 km/h

Speed

2 crew; could carry up to 3 paratroopers in rear compartment

Capacity

6,577 kg

MTOW

4.62 m

Height

2 × 715 shp (533 kW)

Thrust

Approx. 90 dB (combat aircraft, not rated by civil ICAO Chapter)

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