About the Aircraft The OV-10A Bronco is a twin-turboprop aircraft originally built for observation and light attack missions. Today, CAL FIRE uses the OV-10A as a Tactical Air Attack aircraft. It flies high above wildfires to coordinate air tankers, SEATs, and helicopters in the Fire Traffic Area (FTA). The main reason I want this is to make my VO’s fleet more realistic.
Because of its high-wing design and bubble canopy, pilots and air attack supervisors have an incredible view of the ground, making it perfect for aerial firefighting coordination.
Specifications (OV-10A)
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Crew: 2
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Length: 41 ft 7 in
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Wingspan: 40 ft 0 in
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Engines: 2x Garrett T76-G-410/412 Turboprops
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Max Speed: 288 mph (250 knots)
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Cruise Speed: ~225 mph (195 knots)
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Range: ~576 miles
Why We Need It in Infinite Flight
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Essential for Fire Ops: With my VO doing aerial firefighting, having an actual OV-10A for the Air Attack role would bring huge realism.
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Great Visibility: The bubble cockpit would make flying low over mountains and fire zones super fun in cockpit view.
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Unique Airframe: It’s an iconic twin-turboprop with a twin-boom tail that looks completely different from anything else in the simulator.
