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YAO-1 Mohawk
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YAO-1Mohawk

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

YAO-1 Mohawk
YAO-1 Mohawk Photo: NASA Ames Research Center / NASA · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Capability
65
Endurance
55
Operating Altitude
45
Range
50
Stealth / Survivability
30
Data-Link
40
Coverage
60
Persistence
50
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin United States
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraEarly Cold War
In service1959–1970
Operators3 countries
Quantity9
Data Quality88%
53
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft MASS Rating
13/33
Early Cold War
71/419
All-Time
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Sensor Capability
65
Endurance
55
Operating Altitude
45
Range
50
Stealth / Survivability
30
Data-Link
40
Coverage
60
Persistence
50
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
YAO-1 Mohawk
Production
1959–1970
Quantity
9
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · EARLY COLD WAR
13
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
53
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 forward air control aircraft
  • Service Entry Year1959
  • Flight Crew2
  • Mission Crew2
  • In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine Typeturboprop
  • Number of Engines2
▣Performance3MOD.3
  • Cruise Speed350 km/h
  • Service Ceiling10,000 m
  • Range1,500 km
◇Mission Systems2MOD.2
◆Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length12.5 m
  • Wingspan12.8 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight7,500 kg
▤Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built380
  • Operators3
⬢Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year1996
  • Production Start1959
  • Production End1970
  • Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1945First deployment: Cold War
  2. 1959Production started
  3. 1970Production ended
67
years in service
11
years in production
9
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 3 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
YAO-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
YAO-1 MohawkSALES1records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
—Argentina23——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
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