One of my favorite aircraft, 2 crew and I think room for 2 to 4 personnel in the back compartment. I've been lucky enough to see one of these visit Manston in Kent a few years ago and the pilot was just having a ball, that plane could turn on a sixpence, utterly amazing. This plane just 'looks right', and what a great view from the cockpit. Thanks for posting.
Love watching OV10 videos. My father was the chief engineer for North American Aviation on this plane. I remember crawling on full size blueprints in our living room in Columbus Ohio when I was a kid.
Congratulations to your father and the team, then! This seems a very cool airplane, with a ton of great charateristics. I watched the promotional video, which really shows off the capabilities, even the excellent landing gear 'trailing link' suspension system. It looks like this aircraft could be a killer STOL aircraft with some modernised flaps /slats, et al!
@@Flapjackbatter though, it does make a good spotter for civil use, California has about 2 or 3 of these for wildfire spotting , and channel 16 down in South Bend has one for storm chasing
Isn't losing one of two engines on take-off very rare (I mean for twin prop planes, generally)? Can't comms, avionics, digital be updated on this plane...not that I'm arguing for it; just curious. I mean they flew the thing in a combat zone in Gulf War and in 2015.
Saved my ass several times in Vietnam strafing with it's 6 M-60's rockets and bombs. Used as forward observation aircraft could dive them roll back and hit them again
One of the most unique and versatile light attack/observation aircraft ever created. Although slow and vulnerable to ground fire and air to air combat from far superior fighter aircraft, the OV-10 is a deadly machine in the hands of a skilled pilot. Pilots absolutely love the giant glass bubble style cockpit which offers one of the most incredible field of views of any combat aircraft in existence. The pilot can look left or right and virtually see all the way to the ground with minimal roll. It can carry a wide array of munitions and armament similar to the A-10 minus the giant forward cannon on the A-10. The aircraft is also very maneuverable which is also a strong suit in close combat very low to the ground. It can quickly change directions, dive, roll, pull out, level off, and then sharply rotate upward at a decent rate of climb at speed, banking up and over, and back around in a dive for another attack pass. This can also help the aircraft avoid ground fire while doing dash and sweeps. These aircraft were brought back into service in 2015 for specialty missions in the middle east and continue to fly missions to this day. Many have since been converted to civilian use as well due to their extremely rugged design, superior visibility, very short takeoff and landing characteristics, low cost to fly (compared to other aircraft), low maintenance costs, very long service life.
OV-10s are such a cool aircraft. Saw one recently at an air show and it was fantastic. They use them out here as a firefighting tool. I mean look at the view the pilot has - he or she can see a lot.
Like the first time I saw an A 10, this plane looks simple, well thought out and very useful for many roles where you really need the utility it offers. Since decommissioning our military has been looking for anything to replace it and has had to resort to several different aircraft. It would simply have taken an improved design of this plane to do most all of what they wanted without all the redevelopment. The company building them would likely find a very good market for both military and civilian variants, and it would be very welcome for short haul cargo operations on short runways. I could see these in alaska and all through small community airlines in the Canadian north, I guess some people really don't consider old designs being as good as new ones, but there again one company is restoring DC3's and installing turboprop engines to a waiting market.
In 1978, m y brother Leon was killed, when his OV-10 crashed in mountains of South Korea, while he was on deployment with his Marine Airwing. Thank you for the memories of a real Warrior, who served three tours in Vietnam, and was a Marine's Marine!!! Missed you every day brother...
Very nice video. This looks like a fun aircraft to fly, even when it isn't always blue side up. I always thought the Bronco was a neat looking aircraft, but watching this video gave the perspective that it was a really neat aircraft to fly. Thanks for the video, great job!
The predecessor to the A-10 was the A-1 Skyraider or "Spad", NOT the OV ("O" observation) Notice the "A" for Attack. Similar configuration for the same mission: ground attack/troop support. Amazing to note that both carried very similar loads on about the same number of stations, one just being twin jet powered and carrying a truly bad-ass gun - and the other with a bad-ass radial up front. Both have high seats to see targets well, a tough wing with 11-13 stores stations, a good fuel load for loitering on target, and a "bathtub" of protection for the pilot. They could almost get their roots from the P-47 (Thunderbolt II name notwithstanding) but it really was a fighter/bomber that became a good ground attach a/c. There wasn't a true dedicated ground attack bird until the A-1 rumbled along. You could argue that the USMC "made" the Corsair into a ground attack a/c, but that still wasn't its primary mission. The OV-10 was specifically designed for FAC/COIN/FO missions and "light attack." Carrying about 5000 lbs doesn't stack up to the 16-18,000 lbs a Spad or Thunderbolt II carries. Carrying 5in Zunis, 19 shot 2.75in FFARs, gun pods, or even Sideeinders gave them some good teeth, but their responsiveness, visibility, and loitering capability made them perfect for their multirole mission requirements. (You could even put a few guys inside the aft fuselage and deliver them by parachute behind the lines or in hot spots as needed) One great aircraft, and the Marine Corps put them to full use over their years of service; and they fulfilled a role few a/c have truly done successfully and with such aplomb. Just like the Huey, they cut their teeth and came of age in Vietnam. Watched them at MCAS Camp Pendleton while stationed there with a Cobra squadron, and I would still love to have one in my hangar!
I remember the first time I read an article in popular science and fell in love with this plane. It's clearly still has a place in military operations.
FYI, I worked on OA-37B with the 23 TASS at Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona, we had only ONE UNO, OV-10, Marine, assisted with FAC missions. Loved the simplicity of the aircraft. I was USAF
I have NEVER seen such a beautiful aircraft before! - OMG! this thing is the meanest, yet graceful thing I have ever seen!. - I wonder if they have any here in Australia...Oh I I would be prepared to travel overseas just to have a ride in this - You people ar fantastic! the aircraft looks in mint condition - Can this be booked for a flight? Not kidding! I traveled from Australia to the UK just for some Software I LOVE the look if this thing.
my new fav plane! Amazing the firepower sting & multiple uses it saw in vietnam. Must respectfully disagree w/comment below 'this plane is ugly' -- the Bronco's a real beaut!
Nice pics, but the Bronco makes its own music. I worked on them at Sembach AB. Music only belongs in music videos. It adds nothing to aviation or other technology videos. At all. Narration is best. Music doesn't convey information.
Back in the '80s, the outfit in Alaska to which I was assigned flew the O-2 Cessna as a FAC. It was supposed to upgrade to the OV-10s coming from Patrick AFB, but a pre-inspection revealed too much corrosion to be acceptable. and all were rejected.
Sweet! Reminded me of a Spain deployment when the CO flew his P3 over the squadron hangar with about 50 feet between left wing tip and hangar roof peak. He was at full power, and near full wingover bank. Not to be outdone, my friend Rocky was right behind him pushing the static discharge wick on the mad boom into a U shape in his own P3.
Very elegant Pilot. This Gentleman has very smooth and deliberate inputs to the aircraft. They aren't "jerky", like fighter pilots. Although either aircraft is for different purposes and ought to be operated differently.
One ride in one while in the USAF back in '70 (GIB) and I was HOOKED. Tried my level best to get an observer job and came whisper close to go to NKP and then to Cambodia. Would have been fun! .
Stout little bird. Looks maneuverable and very responsive to pilot inputs. Perfect for forward recon, but not so good when it comes to protection from small arms fire.
Yeah, so you can miss any actual aircraft sounds that might be included. (Perish the thought!) Nothing like an obnoxiously repetitious techno-beat to enhance the flight experience!
Cool Tweey Bird. You guys should do a demonstration of a low altitude jump with a team from the rear like the U. S. Marines used to do. They'd get nice and low then pitch way up and the back of the fuselage would open with three paratroopers falling from the back end.
6:50 Interesting modification at the rear fuselage. Looks like an aft-facing observation station for a 3rd crew member, complete with greenhouse bubble. I've never seen an OV-10 with that before. Good for SAR ops, perhaps?
Watch the old black and white video of Bob Hoover demonstrating the capabilities of this aircraft, but, hey, when Hoover is flying what could anyone expect?! It is here on UA-cam.
Wouldn't it be nice to see all videos with no annoying music ? :-) I think they must be taught that in "video school" , to have annoying music playing that distracts a person from focusing on the video
At the insistence of the navy seals they have pulled a couple of OV10s out of moth balls and are using them to fight ISIS, it seems like we have to learn the same lessons about close air support over and over again.
+John doe I hope they figure out how to replace the Bronc and the A-10 with another slow, maneuverable aircraft with bookoo armor. Then they should let the Army fly it! If this demands too much lead time DOD should take some flying Bronco airframes, put faster engines and more armor on them, and send them against ISIS.
Absolute favorite aircraft of all time. Something about it just absolutely fascinates me.
Ikr
I think it's the old world plane with newer weapons, the simplest answers..are usually the best
Perhaps unpretentious has got you?
You must have low standards if your favorite plane is a twin turboprop
Yes, because anyone who may have different tastes than you must have low standards. >>eye roll
One of my favorite aircraft, 2 crew and I think room for 2 to 4 personnel in the back compartment.
I've been lucky enough to see one of these visit Manston in Kent a few years ago and the pilot was just having a ball, that plane could turn on a sixpence, utterly amazing.
This plane just 'looks right', and what a great view from the cockpit.
Thanks for posting.
Bob Hoover said the OV-10 was the funnest aircraft he ever flew. Mic drop.
Love watching OV10 videos. My father was the chief engineer for North American Aviation on this plane. I remember crawling on full size blueprints in our living room in Columbus Ohio when I was a kid.
Congratulations to your father and the team, then! This seems a very cool airplane, with a ton of great charateristics. I watched the promotional video, which really shows off the capabilities, even the excellent landing gear 'trailing link' suspension system. It looks like this aircraft could be a killer STOL aircraft with some modernised flaps /slats, et al!
I just can't get over the greenhouses on those things! What amazing visibility!
These, with the A10, should stay in mil inventory. Rugged, dependable, resilient.
First thing I did when I watch this video was the turn the sound off
And fairly simple/low tech.
Ir missile magnet, out of date, no data-link capability at all, slow, extremely dangerous if losing an engine on takeoff.
Should I go on?
@@Flapjackbatter though, it does make a good spotter for civil use, California has about 2 or 3 of these for wildfire spotting , and channel 16 down in South Bend has one for storm chasing
Isn't losing one of two engines on take-off very rare (I mean for twin prop planes, generally)? Can't comms, avionics, digital be updated on this plane...not that I'm arguing for it; just curious. I mean they flew the thing in a combat zone in Gulf War and in 2015.
Beautiful and very capable airframe. Looks fun to fly.
great footage, everyone should be entitled to an OV-10.
Flew the OV-10D for the State Department. Absolutely great airplane and a ton of fun.
Saved my ass several times in Vietnam strafing with it's 6 M-60's rockets and bombs. Used as forward observation aircraft could dive them roll back and hit them again
james haney, almost as good as “Sandy””!
Four M-60s. Two in each stub wing.
Beautiful airplane and he was a guest at my airfield EBZH (Kiewit) at our open door.
What a joy to see this clip!!
500AGL, props out of synch and repeated Master Warning light on pre maneuver? Does your Mom know you fly like that?
One of the most unique and versatile light attack/observation aircraft ever created. Although slow and vulnerable to ground fire and air to air combat from far superior fighter aircraft, the OV-10 is a deadly machine in the hands of a skilled pilot. Pilots absolutely love the giant glass bubble style cockpit which offers one of the most incredible field of views of any combat aircraft in existence. The pilot can look left or right and virtually see all the way to the ground with minimal roll. It can carry a wide array of munitions and armament similar to the A-10 minus the giant forward cannon on the A-10. The aircraft is also very maneuverable which is also a strong suit in close combat very low to the ground. It can quickly change directions, dive, roll, pull out, level off, and then sharply rotate upward at a decent rate of climb at speed, banking up and over, and back around in a dive for another attack pass. This can also help the aircraft avoid ground fire while doing dash and sweeps. These aircraft were brought back into service in 2015 for specialty missions in the middle east and continue to fly missions to this day. Many have since been converted to civilian use as well due to their extremely rugged design, superior visibility, very short takeoff and landing characteristics, low cost to fly (compared to other aircraft), low maintenance costs, very long service life.
What a beautiful aircraft. Even after all of these years the sight of that Iron Cross insignia on a military aircraft is still an ominous sight.
It's a hundred years since the days of Baron von Richtofen! Lol.
OV-10s are such a cool aircraft. Saw one recently at an air show and it was fantastic. They use them out here as a firefighting tool. I mean look at the view the pilot has - he or she can see a lot.
I got a ride in an OV-10 back in the early 80's when I was stationed at Sembach AFB Germany. It was awesome.
Like the first time I saw an A 10, this plane looks simple, well thought out and very useful for many roles where you really need the utility it offers. Since decommissioning our military has been looking for anything to replace it and has had to resort to several different aircraft. It would simply have taken an improved design of this plane to do most all of what they wanted without all the redevelopment. The company building them would likely find a very good market for both military and civilian variants, and it would be very welcome for short haul cargo operations on short runways. I could see these in alaska and all through small community airlines in the Canadian north, I guess some people really don't consider old designs being as good as new ones, but there again one company is restoring DC3's and installing turboprop engines to a waiting market.
Best Bronco video I have ever seen! Much thanks for posting!
In 1978, m y brother Leon was killed, when his OV-10 crashed in mountains of South Korea, while he was on deployment with his Marine Airwing. Thank you for the memories of a real Warrior, who served three tours in Vietnam, and was a Marine's Marine!!! Missed you every day brother...
Looks like an incredibly fun bird to fly with lots of visability!
Still the best COIN acft ever made. Absolutely versatile in so many roles.
Very nice video. This looks like a fun aircraft to fly, even when it isn't always blue side up. I always thought the Bronco was a neat looking aircraft, but watching this video gave the perspective that it was a really neat aircraft to fly. Thanks for the video, great job!
Such a tough nifty little aircraft. Great video!!
Awesome aircraft. I always love this Bronco for its unique design.
The predecessor to the A-10 was the A-1 Skyraider or "Spad", NOT the OV ("O" observation)
Notice the "A" for Attack. Similar configuration for the same mission: ground attack/troop support. Amazing to note that both carried very similar loads on about the same number of stations, one just being twin jet powered and carrying a truly bad-ass gun - and the other with a bad-ass radial up front. Both have high seats to see targets well, a tough wing with 11-13 stores stations, a good fuel load for loitering on target, and a "bathtub" of protection for the pilot.
They could almost get their roots from the P-47 (Thunderbolt II name notwithstanding) but it really was a fighter/bomber that became a good ground attach a/c. There wasn't a true dedicated ground attack bird until the A-1 rumbled along.
You could argue that the USMC "made" the Corsair into a ground attack a/c, but that still wasn't its primary mission.
The OV-10 was specifically designed for FAC/COIN/FO missions and "light attack." Carrying about 5000 lbs doesn't stack up to the 16-18,000 lbs a Spad or Thunderbolt II carries.
Carrying 5in Zunis, 19 shot 2.75in FFARs, gun pods, or even Sideeinders gave them some good teeth, but their responsiveness, visibility, and loitering capability made them perfect for their multirole mission requirements. (You could even put a few guys inside the aft fuselage and deliver them by parachute behind the lines or in hot spots as needed)
One great aircraft, and the Marine Corps put them to full use over their years of service; and they fulfilled a role few a/c have truly done successfully and with such aplomb.
Just like the Huey, they cut their teeth and came of age in Vietnam.
Watched them at MCAS Camp Pendleton while stationed there with a Cobra squadron, and I would still love to have one in my hangar!
Great video, and thanks for the awesome ride, it was almost like being there in the cockpit.
I remember the first time I read an article in popular science and fell in love with this plane. It's clearly still has a place in military operations.
Brilliant simple design.
Such an amazing aircraft!
FYI, I worked on OA-37B with the 23 TASS at Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona, we had only ONE UNO, OV-10, Marine, assisted with FAC missions. Loved the simplicity of the aircraft. I was USAF
This and the A-10 are two fantastic aircraft. Just sitting in the canopy would be a rush.
I started in the OV-10 and then instructed in the A-10. I agree!
One my favorite aircraft. The cockpit view looks like a view from a combat chopper.
I have NEVER seen such a beautiful aircraft before! - OMG! this thing is the meanest, yet graceful thing I have ever seen!. - I wonder if they have any here in Australia...Oh I I would be prepared to travel overseas just to have a ride in this - You people ar fantastic! the aircraft looks in mint condition - Can this be booked for a flight? Not kidding! I traveled from Australia to the UK just for some Software I LOVE the look if this thing.
Awesome video! I've always thought that was a sporty looking plane--zoom, zoom!!
The view from that cockpit is amazing
my new fav plane! Amazing the firepower sting & multiple uses it saw in vietnam. Must respectfully disagree w/comment below 'this plane is ugly' -- the Bronco's a real beaut!
Nice pics, but the Bronco makes its own music. I worked on them at Sembach AB. Music only belongs in music videos. It adds nothing to aviation or other technology videos. At all. Narration is best. Music doesn't convey information.
I agree. I immediately muted the stupid techno music.
Back in the '80s, the outfit in Alaska to which I was assigned flew the O-2 Cessna as a FAC. It was supposed to upgrade to the OV-10s coming from Patrick AFB, but a pre-inspection revealed too much corrosion to be acceptable. and all were rejected.
great viedeo, thanks 👍👏
Bronco Demo Team based @ Wevelgem Airport in Belgium (Europe)
Saludos amigos desde Mar del Plata ARGENTINA 👍👍🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷
Sehr schönes Video. Danke.
Beautiful , love it!
WOW!! My New bucket list airplane. 🛩️
Sweet! Reminded me of a Spain deployment when the CO flew his P3 over the squadron hangar with about 50 feet between left wing tip and hangar roof peak. He was at full power, and near full wingover bank. Not to be outdone, my friend Rocky was right behind him pushing the static discharge wick on the mad boom into a U shape in his own P3.
great work !!! wonderful video !!!
What a machine,,, Great video,,,
The canopy on the OV-10 is like a fighter jet. Great visibility.
Very elegant Pilot. This Gentleman has very smooth and deliberate inputs to the aircraft.
They aren't "jerky", like fighter pilots. Although either aircraft is for different purposes and ought to be operated differently.
I still have my seat card for OV 10A to work in and around cockpit . Circa 1972
One ride in one while in the USAF back in '70 (GIB) and I was HOOKED. Tried my level best to get an observer job and came whisper close to go to NKP and then to Cambodia. Would have been fun! .
The Bronco and the Super-Tweet are favorites.
philippine air force still using this in bombing missions at present, trully one of the great aircraft ever made.
Thank you, Michael, images and music complete each other well. Exhilarating.
Nice video with different footages of the same type of aircraft but different color scheme.
Love the GPS…I love this airplane!
Great video...great pilots......great country........fly with us !
A great plane. Loved to watch them when a bevy of US State Dept OV-10Ds were stationed here at Patrick AFB.
fantastic flight
>^..^< Lovely, Thanks for the ride..............
Where's the old video? It was one of my favorites!
Oh that was soooo sick!!! O_O OV-10 Bronco's Forever!!!!!
Amazing aircraft.
Stout little bird. Looks maneuverable and very responsive to pilot inputs. Perfect for forward recon, but not so good when it comes to protection from small arms fire.
this plane is just too cool
I like this little plane
Great to see Tony flying his Bronco
Very good video!
Very nice Plane!👍👍👍
Too bad about the music, but this was posted back in the day when people thought every video had to have either incessant music or inane narration.
tom...you do realize if you don't care for the music,all you have to do is turn the volume down...
Yeah, so you can miss any actual aircraft sounds that might be included. (Perish the thought!) Nothing like an obnoxiously repetitious techno-beat to enhance the flight experience!
That isn't music
Gorgeous
Used to chirp at the OV pilots on Treasure Island doing T&G’s with our BoyScout radios in 1969- man those were the days!
Wir haben euch heute in Nordholz gesehen, war ne super Show!
I have always wanted to fly an OV-10 for some reason
Loved this plane from the first time I saw one being stripped and painted at Tinker
LOVE this airplane 😊
Bravo!
Well done!
We had them stationed at. George AFB. in Victorville Ca. One came in with a goose bird strike. Plane was destroyed but made it home!!!
Awesome !
The attached dual tail must add a lot of strength to the airframe w 2 engines
It really looks fun to fly.
Cool Tweey Bird. You guys should do a demonstration of a low altitude jump with a team from the rear like the U. S. Marines used to do. They'd get nice and low then pitch way up and the back of the fuselage would open with three paratroopers falling from the back end.
6:50 Interesting modification at the rear fuselage. Looks like an aft-facing observation station for a 3rd crew member, complete with greenhouse bubble. I've never seen an OV-10 with that before. Good for SAR ops, perhaps?
Germany used the Bronco as target actor airplane.
Watch the old black and white video of Bob Hoover demonstrating the capabilities of this aircraft, but, hey, when Hoover is flying what could anyone expect?! It is here on UA-cam.
The landing gear is interesting
I want one....awesome
what a pretty little aircraft
cant say I jumped from this plane.......but I did slide out the ass end........Let us drink a toast to Chaos...the best OV10 Driver USMC!
get rid of the music
Wouldn't it be nice to see all videos with no annoying music ? :-) I think they must be taught that in "video school" , to have annoying music playing that distracts a person from focusing on the video
The best music of all would be the turboprop engine sounds!
At the insistence of the navy seals they have pulled a couple of OV10s out of moth balls and are using them to fight ISIS, it seems like we have to learn the same lessons about close air support over and over again.
+John doe I hope they figure out how to replace the Bronc and the A-10 with another slow, maneuverable aircraft with bookoo armor. Then they should let the Army fly it! If this demands too much lead time DOD should take some flying Bronco airframes, put faster engines and more armor on them, and send them against ISIS.
wkat950 Check out the A29 Tucano.
+wkat950 The Army can take the OV-10 but the A10 should be given to the USMC.
Can't It carry 10 paratroopers? They could turn that space into a bomb bay.
up to six paratroopers
Do the Heinies always fly with the MASTER WARNING indicator blinking?
Wonder if any of these were ever target tugs at “Todendorf”
Nice video
Love this babe
Stationed at Sembach in the 70s and 80s, like a modern Focke Wulf 189.
It is an airshow, not a goddamn disco!
Turn off the sound.
In-flight audio, not hyper music, is what we want. Other than that, excellent footage.
I'd like to get an OV10 and slowly rebuild it would a nice project
loose the music and I will wait for the next video
pretty cool video...
Such a great airplane - utterly without vices.