Topic: OV-10 Bronco

[greenguy]

The OV-10 Bronco


The North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco is a turboprop-driven light attack and observation aircraft. It was developed in the 1960s as a special aircraft for COIN (counter insurgency) combat, and one of its primary missions was as a forward air control (FAC) aircraft. It can carry up to three tons of external munitions, and easily loiters for three or more hours.

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) flies Broncos on search-and-rescue and COIN operations in various parts of the Philippines. Some of the aircraft were acquired from Thailand when that country phased out their OV-10Cs.[13] The PAF Broncos are operated by the 16th and the 25th attack squadrons the 15th Strike Wing based in Sangley Point, Cavite. The first two women combat pilots in the PAF flew OV-10s with the 16th. This squadron flew anti-terrorist operations in the Jolo Islands.

Recent modifications by the PAF included upgrades in the engine and propeller (now sporting a four-bladed propeller), and flight controls and sensors.

A Service Life Extension Program has been started with all remaining serviceable OV-10s slated to go through the program. With the assistance of Marsh Aviation the PAF is currently overhauling and modernizing the airframe and its systems as well as replacing the increasingly difficult to maintain and service three bladed propeller with brand new units from Marsh Aviation and Hartzell. The program includes the replacement of the difficult to maintain three bladed propeller, fitting of new gearboxes to improve maintainability, zero timing the airframes and overhauling of the aircraft's subsystems to extend the service life of the airframe, improve serviceability and make the fleet easier to maintain. In place of the old three bladed propeller, a new 100 inch diameter propeller designed and manufactured by Hartzell has been fitted. In addition, the fleet is due to receive enough locally build 20 mm gun pods to equip all aircraft
(source: wikipedia.org)

[rayn1984]

asteeg to ah, warthog or ito?ano mananalo pag naglaban?

[buladaz]

asteeg to ah, warthog or ito?ano mananalo pag naglaban?

indi brod, iba sha sa A-10 warthog mas hi-tech ang warthog kumpara sa OV-10, sa Engine at Armament pa lang malaki na difference nila.. Sa ngaun USAF [US Airforce] lang ang may A-10 warthog, yung OV-10 Bronco naman, PAF [Philippine Airforce] nalang ang isa sa mga primary users nyan, matagal ng phase out yan sa ibang air force, 1969 model pa kasi yang 0V-10.   Pero yan OV-10 ginagamit ngaun ng PAF pang air strike kina commander Ombra Kato at Bravo sa mindanao.. http://www.gmanews.tv/story/118965/Air-strike-hits-boat-kills-four-kids-mother-in-Maguindanao 

A-10 warthog:


OV-10 Bronco (Philippine Air Force):

[greenguy]

asteeg to ah, warthog or ito?ano mananalo pag naglaban?

indi brod, iba sha sa A-10 warthog mas hi-tech ang warthog kumpara sa OV-10, sa Engine at Armament pa lang malaki na difference nila.. Sa ngaun USAF [US Airforce] lang ang may A-10 warthog, yung OV-10 Bronco naman, PAF [Philippine Airforce] nalang ang isa sa mga primary users nyan, matagal ng phase out yan sa ibang air force, 1969 model pa kasi yang 0V-10.   Pero yan OV-10 ginagamit ngaun ng PAF pang air strike kina commander Ombra Kato at Bravo sa mindanao.. http://www.gmanews.tv/story/118965/Air-strike-hits-boat-kills-four-kids-mother-in-Maguindanao 

A-10 warthog:


OV-10 Bronco (Philippine Air Force):

Tama ka dyan pare....may na post ako dito baka pwede pamalit sa mga bronco natin, FMA IA 58 Pucará tignan nyo kung pwede (wishful thinking hehehehe....)

[rayn1984]

asteeg to ah, warthog or ito?ano mananalo pag naglaban?

indi brod, iba sha sa A-10 warthog mas hi-tech ang warthog kumpara sa OV-10, sa Engine at Armament pa lang malaki na difference nila.. Sa ngaun USAF [US Airforce] lang ang may A-10 warthog, yung OV-10 Bronco naman, PAF [Philippine Airforce] nalang ang isa sa mga primary users nyan, matagal ng phase out yan sa ibang air force, 1969 model pa kasi yang 0V-10.   Pero yan OV-10 ginagamit ngaun ng PAF pang air strike kina commander Ombra Kato at Bravo sa mindanao.. http://www.gmanews.tv/story/118965/Air-strike-hits-boat-kills-four-kids-mother-in-Maguindanao 

A-10 warthog:


OV-10 Bronco (Philippine Air Force):

i know bro ,, that's why i'm askin warthog or ito ,, ano mananalo i'm asking who shall win.........

[rAvEnShAwNâ„¢]

A-10 Thunderbolt II or other wise known as "Warthog" or "Hog" is used for close air support for ground forces by attacking tanks, armored vehicles, and other ground targets, also providing a limited air interdiction role. It is the first U.S. Air Force aircraft designed exclusively for close air support. A-10 is a jet aircraft while the OV-10 Bronco is turboprop-driven light attack and observation aircraft. The A-10 has much more maneuverability and powerful weapons system. Its primary is a 30 mm GAU-8/A Avenger Gatling gun. In terms of power and overall airworthiness the A-10 will overcome the OV-10.

[buladaz]

i know bro ,, that's why i'm askin warthog or ito ,, ano mananalo i'm asking who shall win.........

Obviously, A10 panalo dito. In terms of armament/payload, speed, range, etc. A10 is far superior than OV-10..

[Radoslav]

Damn! The OV-10 Bronco is already a museum piece, even the A-10 is set to be replaced by the F-35 Lightning. If we are really serious about our military we should look to eastern Europe for some quality but cheaper hardware goodies. The Sukhoi SU-25 Frogfoot is a good deal. Moreover I think attack helicopters are much more suited to our jungle warfare needs than fix-wing aircraft.

[rAvEnShAwNâ„¢]

sana upgrade ng PAF ang kanilang Huey Helo. bili sila ng Mil Mi-25 Krokodil o "Hind" mas astig yun 

[tonikoro[deactivated]]

asteeg to ah, warthog or ito?ano mananalo pag naglaban?

A tankbuster vs. a counter insurgency aircraft?Magkaiba sila ng role na ginaganapan,kaya hindi ko alam kung papaano mo sila paglalabanin.

But kung papipiliin kung ano ang best aircraft sa pinas ay sa OV-10 na ako.

Especially this one,night ops OV-10 with 20-mm gatling cannon.

[greenguy]

asteeg to ah, warthog or ito?ano mananalo pag naglaban?

A tankbuster vs. a counter insurgency aircraft?Magkaiba sila ng role na ginaganapan,kaya hindi ko alam kung papaano mo sila paglalabanin.

But kung papipiliin kung ano ang best aircraft sa pinas ay sa OV-10 na ako.

Especially this one,night ops OV-10 with 20-mm gatling cannon.

ok itong bronco na ito ah may gun turret, mas maganda ito sa atin basta may mga spare parts na available

[rayn1984]

A-10 Thunderbolt II or other wise known as "Warthog" or "Hog" is used for close air support for ground forces by attacking tanks, armored vehicles, and other ground targets, also providing a limited air interdiction role. It is the first U.S. Air Force aircraft designed exclusively for close air support. A-10 is a jet aircraft while the OV-10 Bronco is turboprop-driven light attack and observation aircraft. The A-10 has much more maneuverability and powerful weapons system. Its primary is a 30 mm GAU-8/A Avenger Gatling gun. In terms of power and overall airworthiness the A-10 will overcome the OV-10.

i am not sure if i do agree about what you said, warthog has lots of armaments but almost all of them are for ground attack purpose (eventhough it has a capability to be mounted with homing aam or heatseaking aam it's effectiveness with locking enemies aircraft in its lock down bascket is only good when chasing a chopper), so their bullets will be their only armament in their match , warthog was not even meant for air attack,,,A-10 has much more maneuverability when flying a low speed and low altitude flight,, it's dog fighting capablities is not that dominant againts the OV-10.

Damn! The OV-10 Bronco is already a museum piece, even the A-10 is set to be replaced by the F-35 Lightning. If we are really serious about our military we should look to eastern Europe for some quality but cheaper hardware goodies. The Sukhoi SU-25 Frogfoot is a good deal. Moreover I think attack helicopters are much more suited to our jungle warfare needs than fix-wing aircraft.

f-35 was not intended to replace the warthog,  not to mention that if ground attack mission is concern and not ground survailance , slower aircraft are more effective than fast cruiesing aricrafts..... f35 has a different role..

[dragknot11]

pabili ng AC-130??? hehehe.

[al de monte]

asteeg to ah, warthog or ito?ano mananalo pag naglaban?

what a question

[Idiot]

warthog ang mananalo kaysa OV-10 broncho

[rayn1984]

what a question

My info about this aircraft is not that much all i know is the mentioned aircraft is capable for dogfigthing scenario. unlike warthog which is intentionally for ground purposes and has limited dogfigthing capabilities(warthog is also known for poor lockdown, so we cant consider it's ability to be mounted by guided missile as it's advantage). that's why im asking.

[ironhot]

The A-10thunderbolt(warthog) designed as a low-flying attack planes exposed to heavy enemy fire. And the Thunderbolt less-than-gorgeous appearance earned it the nickname "Warthog"pangit kasi  ... But the A-10 is a hardy flier, armed to the teeth, kita naman ung mga armada d ba.. Designed initially for the purpose of destroying Soviet tanks and other ground-level armaments, A-10s carry a 30 mm Gatling gun in their noses that fires almost 4000 rounds per minute, as well as Maverick air-to-surface missiles or rockets on their wings. A-10s can attack at under 1000 ft, requiring redundant wing gas, self-sealing gas tanks and one-in.-thick titanium around the cockpit.

But the planes' heavy-duty use and it's powerful thrust engines has left A-10s the worse for wear—one-third of the US Air Force's A-10s are currently grounded because of cracks found in their wings.

kaya bro it will be an overkill against Bronco....

[Kabute]

ganda neto ah...prang eto ung mga air craft na gamit ko sa psp game. 

[rayn1984]

The A-10thunderbolt(warthog) designed as a low-flying attack planes exposed to heavy enemy fire. And the Thunderbolt less-than-gorgeous appearance earned it the nickname "Warthog"pangit kasi  ... But the A-10 is a hardy flier, armed to the teeth, kita naman ung mga armada d ba.. Designed initially for the purpose of destroying Soviet tanks and other ground-level armaments, A-10s carry a 30 mm Gatling gun in their noses that fires almost 4000 rounds per minute, as well as Maverick air-to-surface missiles or rockets on their wings. A-10s can attack at under 1000 ft, requiring redundant wing gas, self-sealing gas tanks and one-in.-thick titanium around the cockpit.

But the planes' heavy-duty use and it's powerful thrust engines has left A-10s the worse for wear—one-third of the US Air Force's A-10s are currently grounded because of cracks found in their wings.

kaya bro it will be an overkill against Bronco....

ito ba bronco bro?ano ba ang mga kakayahan neto? pero di ba pwde lagyan ng heat seeking missiles(sidewinder, nakita ko sa wiki) din ang bronco di ba? ano ba mananalo pag head to head? ang alam ko kasi magaling ang warthog sa pag dive, pero hindi siya dominante pag air to air ang labanan. 

[ironhot]

hindi bro, eto ung warthog... eto naman ung bronco



multi purpose pla itong eroplano na to.
light attack aircraft acquired by the Marine Corp for observation squadrons to conduct visual reconnaissance missions. The OV-10A is a twin-turboprop(ung warthor ay twin-engine jet) short takeoff and landing aircraft conceived by the Marine Corps, mas mabagal sya bro, propeller lng eto eh... un nga lng gunship din pla ito nung vietnam war...

The Bronco's mission capabilities include observation, forward air control, helicopter escort, armed reconnaissance, gunfire spotting, utility and limited ground attack; however, the USAF acquired the Bronco primarily as a forward air control (FAC) aircraft. The Bronco also provides transportation for aerial radiological reconnaissance, tactical air observers, artillery and naval gunfire spotting and airborne controllers of tactical air support operations. Other tasks include armed escort for helicopters and front line, low-level aerial photography.


Suu-11 minigun, Mark4 20 mm pod (both at 6k per) and 2.75 rockets. --Arthur E Savard, Cdr, USNR (Retired)
Each of the Marine Corps' two observation squadrons had 18 aircraft, 9 OV-10As and 9 OV-10Ds night observation aircraft. . The OV-10 was phased out of the Marine Corps in 1995.


The OV-10 Night Observation Gunship (NOGS) was a USMC OV-10A modified to include a turreted FLIR sensor and turreted M-197 20-mm gun slaved to the FLIR aimpoint. Successful in combat in Vietnam, NOGS evolved into the NOS OV-10D, which included a laser designator.

[al de monte]

My info about this aircraft is not that much all i know is the mentioned aircraft is capable for dogfigthing scenario. unlike warthog which is intentionally for ground purposes and has limited dogfigthing capabilities(warthog is also known for poor lockdown, so we cant consider it's ability to be mounted by guided missile as it's advantage). that's why im asking.

thanks for clarification.
sorry i cant share answer to your question. im not expert on that.

[Master Of Disaster (m.d)]

nice one! yung Stealth Fighter sa states expired na yung workability niya still we are stuck with primitive planes Love our country!!

[rayn1984]

hindi bro, eto ung warthog... eto naman ung bronco



multi purpose pla itong eroplano na to.
light attack aircraft acquired by the Marine Corp for observation squadrons to conduct visual reconnaissance missions. The OV-10A is a twin-turboprop(ung warthor ay twin-engine jet) short takeoff and landing aircraft conceived by the Marine Corps, mas mabagal sya bro, propeller lng eto eh... un nga lng gunship din pla ito nung vietnam war...

The Bronco's mission capabilities include observation, forward air control, helicopter escort, armed reconnaissance, gunfire spotting, utility and limited ground attack; however, the USAF acquired the Bronco primarily as a forward air control (FAC) aircraft. The Bronco also provides transportation for aerial radiological reconnaissance, tactical air observers, artillery and naval gunfire spotting and airborne controllers of tactical air support operations. Other tasks include armed escort for helicopters and front line, low-level aerial photography.


Suu-11 minigun, Mark4 20 mm pod (both at 6k per) and 2.75 rockets. --Arthur E Savard, Cdr, USNR (Retired)
Each of the Marine Corps' two observation squadrons had 18 aircraft, 9 OV-10As and 9 OV-10Ds night observation aircraft. . The OV-10 was phased out of the Marine Corps in 1995.


The OV-10 Night Observation Gunship (NOGS) was a USMC OV-10A modified to include a turreted FLIR sensor and turreted M-197 20-mm gun slaved to the FLIR aimpoint. Successful in combat in Vietnam, NOGS evolved into the NOS OV-10D, which included a laser designator.

at last natumbok mo.maybe now you know why i am asking which will win,, if this aircraft goes head to head with a warthog. this maybe a propeller aircraft , but it's dynamics, manuevarilbility, and dogfigthing capabilities are greater than warthog. jet powered lang tlga ang warthg(more than 500 miles per hour compare to bronco which is almost 300 miles per hour)other than that kung head to head ewan na lang dahil pang ere tlga 2 unlike warthog na pang lupa at diving tactics lang magaling.

[rayn1984]

nice one! yung Stealth Fighter sa states expired na yung workability niya still we are stuck with primitive planes Love our country!!

well i guess we shouldn't aspiRE for something we dont need. and i believe this is enough for us since we dont have any enemies with air superiority capabilities

[tonikoro[deactivated]]

Both are ground attack aircrafts,designed for ground attacks.Dogfights between the two?
Maybe a better comparison is which aircraft is best suited for us.

Pero ang paglabanin silang dalwa upang malaman kung sino ang magaling ay sa tingin ko ay mali.