OV-10A Bronco
American attack aircraft In 1963, the USA announced a competition for the development of an aircraft for use in limited military conflicts. Its main tasks were striking ground targets, direct air support of its troops, advanced surveillance and guidance. In August 1964, the project of the North American company was recognized as the winner of the competition, in the armed forces it received the designation OV-10A and the proper name Bronco. Combat testing of the aircraft in Vietnam began in the summer of 1968. The aircraft were used very intensively, this was facilitated by their ability to base on unprepared airfields with a dirt surface and the short time required for re-departure. If necessary, such attack aircraft were able to appear over targets 15 minutes after receiving a request from ground units, and thus they successfully differed from jet fighters. During combat sorties, the OV-10A demonstrated high efficiency and good combat survivability, becoming a kind of benchmark for an anti-guerrilla attack aircraft. The combat activity of the OV-10A Bronco continued after the end of the war in Vietnam, and the targets were successfully used by the air forces of various countries around the world. – The first OV-10A Bronco aircraft model in 1/72 scale from ICM.
– The model is reproduced in compliance with the geometric proportions of a real aircraft.
– High level of detailing of the fuselage, nodes and equipment elements.
- The set includes suspended aviation weapons - bombs, unguided missiles, tanks with an incendiary mixture.
– Includes decal with four Vietnam War era marking options.
