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Grumman OV-1 Mohawk
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GrummanOV-1Mohawk

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · United States · 1959
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GrummanOV-1Mohawk

Grumman OV-1 Mohawk
Grumman OV-1 Mohawk Photo: U.S. Air Force · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Capability
65
Endurance
50
Operating Altitude
40
Range
55
Stealth / Survivability
30
Data-Link
20
Coverage
70
Persistence
60
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin United States
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraEarly Cold War
In service1959–1970
Operators3 countries
Quantity380
Data Quality88%
51
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft MASS Rating
15/33
Early Cold War
78/419
All-Time
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Sensor Capability
65
Endurance
50
Operating Altitude
40
Range
55
Stealth / Survivability
30
Data-Link
20
Coverage
70
Persistence
60
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Grumman OV-1 Mohawk
Production
1959–1970
Quantity
380
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · EARLY COLD WAR
15
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
51
intelligence / recon aircraft category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • Base AirframeGrumman G-134
  • Mission Typebattlefield reconnaissance and light attack
  • Service Entry Year1959
  • Flight Crew2
  • Mission Crew2
  • In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeLycoming T53 turboprop
  • Number of Engines2
▣Performance5MOD.5
  • Cruise Speed350 km/h
  • Service Ceiling9,100 m
  • Range1,600 km
  • Endurance5
  • On-Station Time4
◇Mission Systems10MOD.10
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length11.5 m
  • Wingspan13.4 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight7,500 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built380
  • Operators3
▲Service History2MOD.2
  • Retirement Year1996
  • Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1945First deployment: Cold War
  2. 1959Production started
  3. 1970Production ended
67
years in service
11
years in production
380
units produced
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
GRUMMAN OV-1 MOHAWK · CONFLICTS SERVED IN100% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Enables real-time sharing of position, targeting, and sensor data among aircraft and platforms for coordinated combat operations.
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