Grumman OV-1C Mohawk
The Mohawk is a tactical reconnaissance and battlefield observation aircraft designed to replace the L-19 and other light observation aircraft in use by the U.S. Army in the late 1950s. From its first flight in 1959, the OV-1 proved to have exactly the combination of speed, maneuverability, and range that the Army was looking for. The OV-1 began entering service in 1961 and by the end of 1962 they had begun to appear in Vietnam. Different versions of the Mohawk were designed to carry different types of equipment. The “C” models, like the one in the museum’s collection carried cameras and infra-red sensors. Mohawks served in the U.S. Army until 1996, when the last of them were retired.

Wingspan42 ft
Length41 ft 1 in.
Height12 ft 8 in.
Weight15,302 lbs (loaded)
Maximum Speed295 MPH
Service Ceiling27,450 ft
Range1,245 miles
EnginesTwo Lycoming T53-L-7 turboprops with 1,150 horsepower each
Crew2
ManufacturerGrumman
MarkingsFirst Infantry Division, U.S. Army, Vietnam 1967
Serial Number61-2724
DesignationOV-1C