The north american rockwell ov10 bronco is an american twinturboprop light attack and observation aircraft. Buno 155395, vmo1 buno 155468, vmo2 michael benolkin on cybermodeler online john lacey on smakr. In august 1985 it underwent conversion to the ov10d standard and returned to vmo2 at camp pendleton. According to this manual, the maximum range is based on a target at 500 knots. Jul 23, 2018 those supedup ov 10 broncos that took on isis in iraq are being sold off the planes are likely headed to the philippines, but they might only be a stopgap until a29 super tucanos replace the ov. Kitty hawk models 32003 2 ov10d bronco kit first look. Through the night of january 2930, marine ov10 broncos worked. State department and used in drug interdiction programs, often spraying fields with herbicides. If you wonder why i made up this scheme this is my last build for my friend and he did not want to get bronco in desert or boring gray camouflage scheme. When kitty hawk first announced an ov10 bronco in 2 scale, many of us were cautiously optimistic as this was a subject never done in styrene in this scale. Revell has rereleased their 172 scale ov10a bronco from the early 70s.
The european museum of fighter aircraft in montelimar, france, has two german air force ov10b, one on static display and another one still flying. The ov10 bronco aircraft was the result of a industry competition for a triservice, multirole aircraft with short takeoff. Navy photo from the uss theodore roosevelt cvn71 1991 cruise book. However, according to the instructions, the camouflage pattern includes flesh colour, in other words, the horribly bright pink stuff that is supposed to look like human skin. Ov10b variants have served germany as target tugs, and ov10f, ov10c, ov10e aircraft have been supplied to indonesia, thailand, and venezuela, respectively. North american rockwell ov10 bronco military wiki fandom. In 1991, usmc ov10d nos birds participated in operation desert storm primarily for night surveillance. In august 1990, vmo2 made aviation news by launching six ov10s on an unprecedented 10,000 mile journey to saudi arabia in support of operation desert shield. North americanrockwell ov10d bronco flying leatherneck. The pilot major joseph small was captured and observer captain david spellacy was killed taken on jan. Same model, but instead of vietnam vintage illustrations on the box cover it looks more like desert storm. Buno 155468, vmo2, usmc, also staging from al zubail during desert storm. Usmc ov10d were in action during desert storm in 1991, mainly for surveillance at night. Dec 31, 2020 good morning greg, thanks for contributing the bronco, these are quite remarkable vietnam era aircraft that operated during ds.
North american rockwell ov10 bronco military factory. Now, i know some form of pink is part of desert camouflage, but i dont believe this is that pink. It can carry up to 3,200 lb of external munitions, internal loads such as paratroopers or stretchers, and loiter for. The broncos hitched a ride aboard the carrier to participate in the 1991 gulf war. The air force primarily used the bronco as a forward air control or fac ship and used a phosphorous smoke system for target detection. North american ov10d bronco desert storm fac model kit mrcacademy 172. The ov10 bronco, a rugged, maneuverable, twinturboprop, multimission aircraft, served. Apr 05, 2018 the ov10 bronco during operation desert storm. Desert storm 2001 ov 10 bronco xcman85 20181128t19. Cyril carr models the twinboom workhorse that saw service from vietnam to desert storm. The marines first used the ov10 in vietnam and kept them in service until desert storm. This ov10a has been the last usmc combat loss of a bronco. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Korea soon showed the continuing necessity for ground troops and old fashioned close air support cas, but the army was impotent against the air forces preoccupation with jets.
Rc22 ov10 bronco plan sarik hobbies for the model builder. I know he loves vf84 colors therefore i decided to surprise him with this unique scheme, never seen on bronco. The bronco s last hurrah was with the usmc during desert storm. The bronco story the end of wwii brought with it the era of boom and zoom for military aviation along with mushroom clouds, jet speeds and an independent air force. The amazing ov10 bronco was never allowed to meet its. The ov 10 bronco was designed specifically for counterinsurgency. The north american rockwell ov10 bronco is a turboprop light attack and. Marine corps usmc north american ov10a bronco buno 155424 from marine observation squadron 1 vmo1 taking.
The oversprayed planes had probably not the black wingwalk markings sprayed on again and they probably had only limited number of additional warning. Hangar 9 ov10 bronco 30cc arf, 108 with landing gear set. Later, the usaf armed them with machine guns and rockets for light air attack. Paragon designs makes conversion sets to convert the testors bronco into an ov10d or into a better ov10a.
The marines took the ov10d into operation desert storm in 1991 and would keep their broncos into 1995. The dmodel was an extensively modified ov10a airframe, adding a forwardlooking infrared nightvision system with a turretmounted camera under an extended nose, visually distinct from the short rounded nose of the amodel. Rather than doing the camouflage scheme from the box ive found an alternative from a website dedicated to desert storm. Marine corps rockwell ov10d bronco buno 155489 launching from the aircraft carrier uss theodore roosevelt cvn71. Desert storm 2001 ov 10 bronco ov10 bronco association. The worlds largest online aviation stock photo library. The north american rockwell ov 10 bronco is an american twinturboprop light attack and. The ov10 bronco 30cc arf, 108 with landing gear set by hangar 9 is a quality.
My vote would be for desert storm version long nose and the. Marine corps ov10 bronco aircraft were transferred to the u. Marine corps ov10 bronco aircraft again saw action during operation desert storm in early 1991. Aug 31, 2020 it took me about 8 months to finish this bronco in my favorite navy camouflage. The flir system also included a laser target designator which enabled the bronco crew to guide lgbs to their targets. A number of 18 aircraft were converted between 1979 and 1980.
Aug 25, 2018 ov10a bronco buno 155424 was shot down on feb. Those supedup ov10 broncos that took on isis in iraq are. North american rockwell ov10 bronco aircraft pictures. This kit provides a nice gapfiller in the 172 fac lineup, rendering my favorite version of the versatile bronco. A royal saudi air force tornado f3 during operation desert storm. The ov10 remained operational in the marine corps until the 1990s, flying combat missions in operation desert storm. Only two nogs supplied the usmc with advanced night operations. In 2005, the nmna recalled the aircraft and loaned the carolinas aviation museum a very early model harrier as a replacement. Twin engines, dual manual flight controls, and rugged and simple. While hasegawa and airfix previously offered releases of the ov10d, both kits have been out of production for some time and have become difficult to find. Decals are for vmo1 and vmo2 usmc bronco s in a desert sand colour scheme in the kit. They were based at marine corps air station futenma, japan and marine corps air station camp pendleton, california and saw their final combat in support of operation desert storm in 1991. The ov10d then saw service in operation desert storm as aircraft to mark targets for laser guided bombs using its laser designator. Marine corps ov10 bronco aircraft were retired from active duty in mid 1994.
Manual for the aircraft indicates that, at a weight of 10,000 lbs, the stall speed in the clean configuration and power on is 70 kt ias and with power off it is. North american rockwell ov10 bronco aircraft images. This is it, the ov10d bronco available from academy in 172nd scale. The last combat engagement for united states broncos was in operation desert storm. Ov10 bronco naval history and heritage command navy.
The kit the academy 172 kit represents the postnogs ov10d. Academy 01680 172 north american ov10d bronco kit first look. The ov10d was retired from service a few years after desert storm. May 09, 2019 the usmc was the first us service branch to receive the bronco, delivered in both standard ov10a and ov10d night observation models. Ov10d second generation bronco developed under the nogs program. I dont personally own any other kitty hawk kits, but comparing this model with details rendered by other manufacturers, for example trumpeter and hobby.
North american ov10a bronco navair 0160gcb1 fm 1976. Ov10d bronco usmc inprogress pics arc discussion forums. The ov10 provided forward air control fac, helicopter escort, ground attack, observation and light logistics duties during vietnam. The usmc was the first us service branch to receive the bronco, delivered in both standard ov10a and ov10d night observation models. Good morning greg, thanks for contributing the bronco, these are quite remarkable vietnam era aircraft that operated during ds. Geryk vojt ech apolo kop rivnice ah64 longbow apache 61,50 2 5. May 08, 20 in this ov10d kit stores comprise about 30 parts for lau10 rocket pods, lau3 rocket pods, fuel tanks and even some mk. Ov10 bronco photographs browse and search through the largest online aviation image library and buy prints or use for commercialeditorial purposes. This item will ship to united states, but the seller has not specified shipping options. The amazing ov10 bronco was never allowed to meet its full. Academy ov10d bronco 1680 fa205 172 scale airplane model. Reissue of the academy 172 scale ov10d kit with markings for two desert storm aircraft. Vmo4, the last ov10 unit in the us armed forces, was disestablished shortly thereafter. Ov10d bronco in vf84 tribute paint scheme imodeler.
It was developed in the 1960s as a special aircraft for counterinsurgency coin combat, and one of its primary missions was as a forward air control fac aircraft. This manual is numbered a1o10danfm000 and is dated 1 october 1987 revised to 1 october 1990, people who copy others materials totally lack honesty. The ov10d originally came from mcas cherry point, north carolina. I dont personally own any other kitty hawk kits, but comparing this model with details rendered by other manufacturers, for example trumpeter and hobby boss, this kit is. Usmc bronco s served during the vietnam war 10 were shot down and again during operation desert storm over iraq in 1991 two were shot down. This bronco is finished in the post desert storm tactical paint scheme grays.
Ov10 bronco, desert storm aviones, aviacion, estados unidos. A fleet of ov10s will help train air force forward air controllers the deal will give the vietnam warera aircraft, which havent seen widespread u. The box is well made, and has drawings of the aircraft that can be built 4 versions on the sides of the box and a nice cover depicting an 0v10d used during desert storm in 1991. Its certainly an interesting looking and somewhat attractive aircraft i have to admit.
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