OV-10 Bronco T-Shirt

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Product Description

The North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco is an American twin-turboprop light attack and observation aircraft. It was developed in the 1960s as a special aircraft for counter-insurgency (COIN) combat, and one of its primary missions was as a forward air control (FAC) aircraft. It can carry up to 3,200 lb (1,450 kg) of external munitions and internal loads such as paratroopers or stretchers, and can loiter for three or more hours.

Role Light attack and observation aircraft
National origin United States
Manufacturer North American Rockwell
First flight 16 July 1965
Introduction October 1969
Retired US (1995)
Status In limited service (2015–present)[1]
Primary users United States Marine Corps (historical)
United States Air Force (historical)
United States Navy (historical)
Philippine Air Force
Produced 1965–1986
Number built 360