Cradle Of Aviation Museum - Grumman OV-1 Mowhawk
Bill Maloney 6/16/2008 |
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01 Grumman OV-1 Mohawk | 02 Grumman OV-1 Mohawk | 03 Grumman OV-1 Mohawk | 04 OV-1 Mohawk Nose Gear |
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05 OV-1 Mohawk Main Gear | 06 OV-1 Mohawk Tail | 07 Grumman OV-1 Mohawk |
Other Grumman OV-1 Mohawks at other Aviation Museums in the northeast |
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Grumman OV-1 Restoration at the Aviation Hall of Fame of NJ Museum in Teterboro, NJ | Grumman OV-1 Mohawk at the Wings of Eagles Museum in Horseheads, NY |
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Another Grumman OV-1 Mohawk at the Air Heritage Museum in Beaver Falls, PA |
Length: 41 feet, 0 inches
Wingspan: 48 feet, 0 inches
Height: 12 feet, 8 inches
Crew: 2
Weight: Empty - 11,800lbs Max Takeoff - 18,100lbs
Max Speed: 319mph
Cruise Speed: 296mph
Range: 440 miles
Service Ceiling: 30,000 feet
Fuel Capacity: 197 gallons
Powerplant: Two Lycoming T53 Turboprops 1,400hp each
Armament:
Normally unarmed, but could carry minigun or rocket pods at underwing hard points
First Flight : 1959
Cost: $
This Grumman OV-1 Mohawk has just begun undergoing restoration. From what I've seen of the restoration work of some of the other aircraft at the Cradle of Aviation Museum it's going to be one gorgeous Mohawk when they are finished.