Grumman OV-1 Mohawk Model Airplane

Item#: MPOV1D

MSRP Price: $299.95

Factory Direct Price: $199.95

Wing Span: 18.00"
Length: 16.54"

Manufacturer: Grumman

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Grumman OV-1 Mohawk History:

The AO-1 MOHAWK fixed wing observation airplane was originally developed to meet joint Army and Marine Corps requirements. The Marines withdrew from the project before the first flight, leaving the Army to continue development alone. The requirement was for an aircraft capable of rough field operation with short take-off performance and equipped for tactical observation and battlefield surveillance missions.

Forty MOHAWKs had been produced by the end of FY 1961; two were issued to the Army Aviation School, the balance were involved in tests or were at the Grumman plant awaiting the results of tests to establish a firm electronic configuration. Ground support equipment generally was not in existence or was in short supply. Small items, such as oxygen masks and attachments, photographic flares, and ejection seat cartridges, had not been programmed. during the year, actions continued in the development of a distribution schedule for the AO-1 to CONUS and overseas commands. Problems centered around the establishment of pipeline support of spare parts to overseas areas and CONUS posts for the airframe, engine, the new camera, signal electronics, and avionics equipment.

Planning for MOHAWK training began even before the first aircraft flew. In July 1958, Brig. Gen. Ernest F. Easterbrook, the Director of Army Aviation, requested that CONARC prepare plans for specialized training. On 7 October, CONARC submitted a plan for initiating training for operational and maintenance personnel and recommendations on actions required by the Department of the Army. Personnel to support the test activities and initiate school training on the MOHAWK would be given specialized training by Grumman and Lycoming on a contract basis.

Before attending these factory training courses, pilots had to undergo indoctrination training in high altitude flying and ejection seat operation. Because the Army did not have the capability to conduct this training, CONARC recommended that arrangements be made with the Air Force or the Navy to provide this type of training for Army personnel.