The North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco is an American twin-turboprop light attack and observation aircraft. It was developed in the 1960s as a special aircraft for counter-insurgency (COIN) combat, and one of its primary missions was as a forward air control (FAC) aircraft. It can carry up to 3,200 lb of external munitions, internal loads such as paratroopers or stretchers, and loiter for three or more hours.
Armament:
Pilot:
- 4 x 7.62×51 mm M60C machine guns (400 rounds)
- 2 x LAU-10 Rocket pods (8 Mk.4 rockets)
- Fire extinguisher and repair module
Co-pilot:
- 2 x AIM-9 Sidewinder Air-to-air missiles (helmet mounted)