HISTORY
DISTINCTION
Manufactured in Bethpage, New York as Model AO1-AF and delivered in January 1960, the Museum’s OV-1A is the second production Mohawk off the Grumman assembly line. Its exact military history is undetermined. Aircraft from that initial production batch were first sent to Fort Rucker, Alabama. Some of these were later deployed to West Germany, others to the Republic of South Vietnam. In both locations they served a reconnaissance role for the U.S. Army. Following its military service (circa 1973), this aircraft was used in wing-icing research. It had several owners before the Museum acquired it in 2006. It is currently under restoration to fly.
SPECIFICATIONS
Status: Restoring to Flight |
Manufacturer: Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation |
Year: 1960 |
Model: OV-1A Mohawk |
Registration Number: N4235Z |
Serial Number: 59-2604 |
Crew: 2 |
Max T/O Weight: 18,109 lb. |
Span: 48 ft. 0 in. |
Length: 41 ft. 0 in. |
Height: 12 ft. 8 in. |
Maximum Speed: 305 mph |
Cruise Speed: 207 mph |
Rate of Climb: 3,466 ft/min |
Power Plant: 2-1,400hp Lycoming T53-L-701 turboprops |
Range: 944 miles |
Service Ceiling: 25,000 ft. |
Armament: none |