OV-10 Bronco

Name: OV-10 Bronco
Brand: AzurPoly
Price: 28.99 USD
Rating: 4.7 (220 reviews)

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Added: April 12, 2024
Updated: November 14, 2024

Recognisable with its unique silhouette, the OV-10 Bronco is one of the most famous light attack and observation aircraft. Initially developed in the 1960s and extensively use in several countries, it has proven to be a durable and flexible platform, and is still flying today for various roles including firefighting. Its short takeoff and landing (STOL) capabilities and a cockpit that offers unparalleled visibility make it a pleasure to fly.

The development has been conducted along with real OV-10 pilots, and we had access to a flying Bronco which allowed us to create an accurate product. We once more pushed our limits compared to our previous aircraft to provide you an immersive experience.

Features:

Higly optimized 3D model (interior & exterior)
Interior model based on 3D scan
Fully modeled fuselage and cabin
Ultra high resolution textures based on photoscan
Distinct exterior models for OV-10A and OV-10B variants (sponson, glass dome)
12 liveries including most famous ones (Cal Fire, USAF, US Marines, Luftwaffe, etc)
Custom sound package based on real Bronco recordings
Flight model developed with the help of former OV-10 pilots
Fully animated cockpit, including all switches, buttons, etc
Accurate representation of Garrett TPE331 engines with custom condition lever/power lever implementation
Fully functional avionics based on custom code
Replicated fuel system with external tank implementation
Faithful electrical circuits with functional breakers
Sophisticated interior and exterior lighting
Operational gunsight with dimmable reticle
Several extra animations (movable mirrors, air vents, etc)
Jettisonable external fuel tank
Dynamic tire deformation depending on pressure and aircraft weight
Animated covers and antennas depending on relative wind
Several visual effects including smoke system
Dynamic vibration of loose objects (canopy, gauge needles, etc)
Canopy can be jettisoned when opened at high speeds
GNS 430 and GTN 650 (TDS Sim & PMS50) units for GPS navigation
Custom EFB (Electronic Flight Bag) to manage numerous aircraft settings
Autopilot implemented in EFB
Interactive checklists with copilot actions
Comprehensive flight manual available on our website
Paintkit to download on our website

Please note that our work is based on the OV-10 Bronco from "Musée Européen de l'Aviation de Chasse" located in Montélimar, France. Hence our model has an OV-10B interior, and we propose both OV-10A and OV-10B variants for the exterior model depending on the livery.

Please have a look at the manual on our website to see all implemented features.

Always aware of the room for improvement, periodic updates are already planned to improve the aircraft based on the feedback, do not hesitate to contact us.

The OV-10 Bronco is a twin-engine, 2-seat, multi-role combat aircraft manufactured by American aviation group North American Rockwell. The turboprop-powered Bronco was developed to undertake a variety of missions, including close air support, surface attack, light bombing, forward air control, ISR (intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance) data collections, forward observation, and convoy escort. The aircraft took its maiden flight on July 16, 1965 and entered service in October of 1969.

The OV-10 Bronco was initially conceived as a platform to perform close air support, where air power is carefully and precisely integrated with ground troops during combat. Developed at a time of the emergence of jet-powered aircraft, the designers of the Bronco sought a slow-speed airframe that could perform well in a wide variety of combat situations, including asymmetric conflicts like counterinsurgency campaigns. Powered by two turboprop engines, the Bronco can fly slow, loiter for long periods of time, and perform a wide spectrum of combat roles.

The OV-10 Bronco features a twin-boom design, each boom having a turboprop engine. The booms are interconnected by a high-mounted rectangular wing. A nacelle, which comprises the aircraft’s tandem two-seat cockpit, is suspended along the centerline of the main wing. The Bronco has a retractable tricycle undercarriage. The airplane’s empennage consists of a vertical stabilizer at the tail end of each boom and a horizontal stabilizer that connects the upper extremities of the two vertical stabilizers.

The cockpit has a high visibility “greenhouse” canopy. This provides the air crew with exceptional visual situational awareness that, combined with the Bronco’s long loiter time and slow flying speeds, makes it an exceptional platform for its various missions. The aircraft has exceptional short take-off and landing (STOL) performance and is ruggedly built, allowing it to operate out of dirt and gravel airfields. It can carry a wide range of weapons including guns, rocket pods, bombs, and air-to-air missiles. The versatile aircraft’s rear seat can be removed for the transport of personnel or cargo.

A total of 360 OV-10 Broncos were manufactured in several variants during a production run that spanned from 1965 to 1986. It was used by the United States Marine Corps, the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Navy, and the militaries of several other nations. It remains in limited use.

The OV-10 Bronco measures 41 feet, 7 inches in length, stands 15 feet, 1 inch tall, and has a wingspan of 40 feet. It is powered by two turboprop engines that each deliver up to 715 shaft horsepower. Each engine turns a 3-blade, constant-speed, fully-feathering propeller. The Bronco can take-off and land in 740 feet. It has a maximum range of 1,400 miles, a service ceiling of 28,800 feet above sea level, and a climb rate of 2,340 feet per minute. It has a cruising speed of 195 miles per hour and a top speed of 281 mph.