Uploaded September 2017 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco at Blackpool Airport 15th 9th 2017
The sound of this aircraft made my ears hurt! worst engine sound ever. What is it about foreign built turbojets, They always seems to sound awful compared to the British original
Specifications:
Wing span: 40ft (12,19m)
Length: 44ft (13,41m)
Height: 15ft 2in (4,62m)
Empty Weight: 6.893lbs (3127kg)
Max. Weight: 14.444lbs (6552kg)
Powerplant: 2x Garrett T76 of 715shp
Speed: 288mph (463km/h)
Service Ceiling: 30.000ft (9150m)
Range: 1382miles (2224km)
The North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco is a turboprop light attack and observation aircraft. It was developed in the 1960’s for counter insurgency (COIN) combat. Its primary mission was as a Forward Air Control (FAC) aircraft. It was specifically designed for the Vietnam War and deployed successfully during the Cold war and Gulf War I (Operation Desert Shield).
The OV-10B Bronco variant was produced for Germany as target tug. 18 aircraft were delivered in the early 1970's and were equipped with a steel cable winch inside the fuselage. A clear dome replaced the rear cargo door and a backward facing seat was installed for the winch operator.
Following a career spanning 20-years the Bronco was finally replaced by Pilatus PC-9s and IAI Westwinds in 1991. After retirement the German Broncos were sent to various museums and technical schools of the Luftwaffe.
The German Wing of the OV-10 Bronco Association (GWOBA) was formed on June 18th, 2000 and chaired by Tony DeBruyn of Eureka Aviation (Belgium). Tony and his Wing own two former German Air Force OV-10B Bronco’s, who were used by the Technische Schule der Luftwaffe 3 (TSLw3) at Fassberg, Germany. With the enthusiasm of Tony DeBruyn, Danny Nuydens, Markus Rheinländer and the help of 3 employees from Lübeck, both Bronco’s were successfully prepaired and flown over to Duxford, UK for full restoration.
The North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco at Blackpool Airport 15th 9th 2017
The sound of this aircraft made my ears hurt! worst engine sound ever. What is it about foreign built turbojets, They always seems to sound awful compared to the British original
Specifications:
Wing span: 40ft (12,19m)
Length: 44ft (13,41m)
Height: 15ft 2in (4,62m)
Empty Weight: 6.893lbs (3127kg)
Max. Weight: 14.444lbs (6552kg)
Powerplant: 2x Garrett T76 of 715shp
Speed: 288mph (463km/h)
Service Ceiling: 30.000ft (9150m)
Range: 1382miles (2224km)
The North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco is a turboprop light attack and observation aircraft. It was developed in the 1960’s for counter insurgency (COIN) combat. Its primary mission was as a Forward Air Control (FAC) aircraft. It was specifically designed for the Vietnam War and deployed successfully during the Cold war and Gulf War I (Operation Desert Shield).
The OV-10B Bronco variant was produced for Germany as target tug. 18 aircraft were delivered in the early 1970's and were equipped with a steel cable winch inside the fuselage. A clear dome replaced the rear cargo door and a backward facing seat was installed for the winch operator.
Following a career spanning 20-years the Bronco was finally replaced by Pilatus PC-9s and IAI Westwinds in 1991. After retirement the German Broncos were sent to various museums and technical schools of the Luftwaffe.
The German Wing of the OV-10 Bronco Association (GWOBA) was formed on June 18th, 2000 and chaired by Tony DeBruyn of Eureka Aviation (Belgium). Tony and his Wing own two former German Air Force OV-10B Bronco’s, who were used by the Technische Schule der Luftwaffe 3 (TSLw3) at Fassberg, Germany. With the enthusiasm of Tony DeBruyn, Danny Nuydens, Markus Rheinländer and the help of 3 employees from Lübeck, both Bronco’s were successfully prepaired and flown over to Duxford, UK for full restoration.
