Military Aircraft
Rockwell B-1B Lancer
ICAO: B1
Overview
The Rockwell OV-10 Bronco is a twin-turboprop light attack and observation aircraft developed for counterinsurgency and forward air control missions. Designed for short-field performance and visibility, it served in multiple conflicts. The aircraft combined reconnaissance with light strike capability.
Live Fleet Activity (V10)
📡
Fetching live data…
Specifications
Units
- Engine
- 2 × Garrett T76-G-420/421
- Engine type
- Turboprop
- Power
- 2 × 1,040 shp · 776 kW
- Avionics
- —
- Wing tips
- No winglets
- Seats
- 2
- Crew
- —
- Cabin width
- —
- Cabin height
- —
- Cabin length
- —
- Exterior length
- 44 ft 0 in · 13.41 m
- Tail height
- 15 ft 1 in · 4.60 m
- Fuselage diameter
- 3 ft 11 in · 1.20 m
- Wing span
- 40 ft 0 in · 12.19 m
- Baggage volume
- 109 ft³ · 3.1 m³
- Gross weight
- —
- Empty weight
- —
- Max takeoff weight
- 14,400 lb · 6,550 kg
- Max landing weight
- —
- Max payload
- 3,700 lb · 1,700 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 250 gal · 1,000 L · 800 kg (Jet A)
- Max cruise speed
- 250 kt · 288 mph · 463 km/h
- Maximum speed
- —
- Cruise speed
- —
- Approach speed
- 45 kt · 52 mph · 83 km/h
- Range
- 1,200 nm · 1,380 mi · 2,220 km
- Fuel burn
- 1.98 nm/gal · 0.97 km/L
- Ceiling
- 26,000 ft · 7,900 m
- Rate of climb
- 2,650 ft/min · 13 m/s
- Takeoff distance
- 2,800 ft · 850 m
- Landing distance
- 1,250 ft · 380 m
Gallery
(/)
tap to zoom
(/)
Live fleet activity details
📡
Operational Context
Rockwell OV-10 Bronco — light attack and observation aircraft
The OV-10 first flew in 1965 as part of a U.S. military requirement for a versatile counterinsurgency aircraft. Its twin-boom configuration and large canopy provided excellent visibility for observation and forward air control roles. The aircraft entered service during the Vietnam War.
Powered by two Garrett T76 turboprop engines producing approximately 715 shaft horsepower each, the Bronco cruises at around 240 knots (445 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight is roughly 14,400 pounds (6,530 kg). The aircraft can carry rockets, bombs, and machine guns for light attack missions.
The OV-10 saw combat in Southeast Asia and later conflicts. Its ability to operate from short and austere airfields enhanced flexibility. Although retired from most frontline roles, it remains a notable example of specialized counterinsurgency aircraft design.
Sources and references used for research and fact-checking.