MAQUETTE À MONTER - Grumman OV-1A/JOV-1A Mohawk Roden | N° 406 | 1:48 **LIKE NEW INSIDE UNOPENED**
Prix régulier 40,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Condition | Like New Inside Unopened - Intérieur non ouvert |
| Scale | 1/48 |
| Manufacturer | RODEN |
| Size of the box | 40 x 27 x 6 cm |
| EAN | 4823017701106 |
Description
The Grumman OV-1A/JOV-1A Mohawk was a twin-engine turboprop reconnaissance aircraft developed in the late 1950s for the United States Army. Designed by Grumman, it was intended to provide battlefield surveillance, photographic reconnaissance, and artillery spotting in support of ground forces. The aircraft featured a distinctive twin-boom layout, a high-mounted wing, and a crew of two seated side by side. Powered by two Lycoming T53 turboprop engines, the Mohawk offered good short-field performance and could operate from rough forward airstrips close to combat zones. The OV-1A was the initial production version, while the JOV-1A designation was used for armed variants tested with external gun pods and rockets, though most aircraft remained unarmed. Equipped with advanced sensors for its time, including side-looking airborne radar in later versions, the Mohawk provided real-time intelligence during conflicts such as the Vietnam War. It proved highly effective in reconnaissance and target acquisition roles, becoming an important asset for tactical commanders on the battlefield.
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