OV-10 Bronco, a twin-turboprop,
rugged, maneuverable multi-mission aircraft, commissioned to served Philippine
Air Force.
OV-10 Bronco was built and
exclusively designed by North America, the OV-10 Bronco completed the performance test requirements for helicopters and also jets. It is faster and
more versatile as compared to helicopters, but slower compared jets but it is
more maneuverable.
"A light attack at the same time a surveillance aircraft."
Its major function in the military operation was to find and hit battlefield targets with its outstanding means of locating targets like guerilla forces in mountainous areas. Bronco was used as helicopter escort, anti-guerrilla back-up that can handle close air support.
Its major function in the military operation was to find and hit battlefield targets with its outstanding means of locating targets like guerilla forces in mountainous areas. Bronco was used as helicopter escort, anti-guerrilla back-up that can handle close air support.
OV-10 Bronco has 7 external
station and with 4x7.62mm guns with 2,000 rounds ammunition. Wing is installed
with LAU-7/A Launcher that can be a rocket or missiles. The center is mounted
with 20mm gun. OV-10 Bronco can carry up to 1,136 liters fuel.
With the latest incident in
Palawan involving Bronco dated 23 of June 2013, all remaining units has been
grounded to fly till final decision will be made.
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