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From: jt@cunixa.cc.columbia.edu (James Tuller)
Newsgroups: sci.military
Subject: Re: What is  an OV-10 "Bronco" Aircraft ??
Summary: STOL Recon
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Date: 22 Jan 91 02:01:30 GMT
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From: jt@cunixa.cc.columbia.edu (James Tuller)

The Rockwell International OV-10 is a small (40' span, 41'7" length)
light armored recon aircraft with STOL capability (740' takeoff run).
It is powered by twin turboprops and it first flew in 1965.

There is a pilot and an observer position, plus room for up to 5
passengers.  Most models have 4 7.62mm guns and can carry other
weapons. 

There are approximately 250 aircraft in the inventory.