Grumman OV-1 Mohawk | |
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| 국가 | 미국 |
| 역할 | 군사 관측 및 공격 항공기 |
| 첫 비행 | 1959년 4월 14일 |
| 내장 | 380 |
Tthe 그루먼 OV-1 모호크 전장 감시 및 경공 능력을 위해 설계된 무장 한 군사 관측 및 공격 항공기입니다. 트윈 터보프롭 구성으로 되어 있으며, 나란히 앉은 두 명의 승무원을 태웠다. Mohawk는 미국 육군 기동군을 지원하기 위해 짧고 개선되지 않은 활주로에서 작동하기위한 것입니다. 버전 RV-1D : 퀵 룩 II ELINT 머신 (31 변환).
| RV-1D Mohawk | |
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| 사진 작가 | Unknow |
| 로컬라이제이션 | Unknow |
| 사진 | 25 |
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잠깐, RV-1D Mohawk 사진 검색 중...
| Grumman OV-1 Mohawk Walk Around | |
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| 사진 작가 | 시스 헨드릭스 |
| 로컬라이제이션 | Unknow |
| 사진 | 127 |
| Grumman OV-1C Mohawk Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| 사진 작가 | 랜디 레이 |
| 로컬라이제이션 | 피마 항공 우주 박물관 |
| 사진 | 52 |
| Grumman OV-1C Mohawk Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| 사진 작가 | 빌 말로니 |
| 로컬라이제이션 | 이글스 디스커버리 센터의 날개 |
| 사진 | 17 |
| Grumman OV-1 Mohawk Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| 사진 작가 | Unknow |
| 로컬라이제이션 | Unknow |
| 사진 | 43 |
참고 항목:
| Grumman OV-1D Mohawk Walk Around | |
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| 사진 작가 | Bill Maloney |
| 로컬라이제이션 | 에어 헤리티지 박물관 |
| 사진 | 22 |
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The Insect-Eyed Surveillance Specialist
Tthe 그루먼 OV-1 모호크 is one of the most unique aircraft ever to serve the U.S. Army. Designed as a dedicated battlefield surveillance and light strike platform, it was built to operate from short, rugged clearings near the front lines. With its distinctive bug-eyed canopy for downward visibility and its triple-fin tail, the Mohawk looked like nothing else in the sky. During the Vietnam War, it became the Army’s premier intelligence gatherer, using advanced infrared and radar sensors to find hidden enemy movements at night and through thick jungle canopy.
| Attribute | Technical Specification (OV-1D) |
|---|---|
| 역할 | Tactical Observation / Surveillance |
| 승무원 | 2 (Pilot and Sensor Operator) |
| 엔진 | 2 × Lycoming T53-L-701 turboprops (1,400 shp each) |
| 최대 속도 | 491 km/h (305 mph / 265 knots) |
| Takeoff Distance | 358 meters (1,175 feet) to clear a 50ft obstacle |
| Sensors | SLAR (Side Looking Airborne Radar) / Infrared / Panoramic Cameras |
| Armament (JOV-1) | Underwing pods for 2.75-inch rockets or .50 cal machine guns |
| 레인지 | 1,520 km (945 miles) with external tanks |
Design Engineering: STOL and SLAR
- STOL 기능: The Mohawk was designed for Short Takeoff and Landing. Its massive propellers and large wing area allowed it to “jump” out of small dirt strips. The pilot and observer also sat in ejection seats—a rare safety feature for a turboprop aircraft at the time.
- The “Bug Eye” Canopy: The cockpit glass bulged out past the sides of the fuselage. This allowed the pilot and observer to look straight down at the ground beneath them, a critical feature for spotting hidden bunkers or trail disturbances.
- SLAR Pod: The OV-1B and D models carried a long, rectangular pod under the belly. This Side-Looking Airborne Radar could map the terrain on either side of the flight path, detecting moving vehicles or metal objects through clouds and smoke.
- Triple-Tail Design: The triple vertical fins were a solution to ensure the aircraft remained controllable even if one engine failed at low speeds during a takeoff from a short, obstructed jungle runway.
Operational History: The Silent Hunter
- “Whispering Death”: In Vietnam, the Mohawk was known for being remarkably quiet. Its turboprops allowed it to orbit over enemy positions without being heard until it was too late. This earned it a fearsome reputation among the Viet Cong.
- Inter-Service Rivalry: The Air Force was jealous of the Mohawk’s capabilities. They successfully lobbied to prevent the Army from arming the Mohawk with permanent guns, insisting that “close air support” was an Air Force job. The Army bypassed this by using “detachable” weapon pods.
- Operation Desert Storm: Even decades after Vietnam, the Mohawk was still in action. During the 1991 Gulf War, OV-1Ds provided real-time intelligence on Iraqi Republican Guard movements, proving that its radar-mapping capabilities were still world-class.
- Electronic Warfare: The EV-1 variant was used for “signals intelligence” (SIGINT), intercepting enemy radio transmissions to locate headquarters and anti-aircraft missile sites.
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