The OV-10A Bronco was designed as a light multipurpose attack aircraft. Its missions were to strike at ground targets, provide close air support to its troops and reconnaissance. It could also serve as a forward observation and guidance aircraft. The plane was actively used in Vietnam by the U.S. Navy, Air Force and Marines. The OV-10A Bronco’s main mission was to provide cover for U.S. Army, Marine Corps and Special Forces units, and patrol the areas where Vietnamese forces were operating. Often these aircraft performed missions formerly assigned to helicopters. While less manoeuvrable than helicopters, these attack aircraft had a larger payload and were less vulnerable to small arms fire.
Key Features
- Accurate copy of the prototype
- Highly detailed fuselage and cockpit
- The model is completed with a set of suspended weapons
- Includes four marking options
Markings Available
- OV-10A 155471, Light Attack Squadron 4 (VAL-4) "Black Ponies", BinhThuy, 1971
- OV-1ОА 155456, Marine Observation Squadron 6 (VMO-6), Quang Tri, 1969
- OV-10A 67-14649, 20th Tactical Air Support Squadron, Da Nang, 1972
- OV-10A 155416. Marine Observation Squadron 2 (VMO-2), Da Nang, 1969
- OV-10A 155416, Marine Observation Squadron 2 (VMO-2), Da Nang, 1970
Model Information
- Scale: 1:48
- Number of Parts: 242
- Length: 264 mm
- Width: 254 mm
- Includes detailed assembly instructions
- Highly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic
- Box size: 410 x 260 x 55 mm
- Requires paint and glue
