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== Performance == | == Performance == | ||
* MAXIMUM SPEED AT SEA LEVEL: 244 knots (452 kilometers/hour). This number may be for a very light airplane with sponsons removed. In a more standard configuration, with a 230 gal. external fuel tank, the OV-10A would do about 180 knots indicated on a very hot day, and 220 knots on a very cold day. | * MAXIMUM SPEED AT SEA LEVEL: 244 knots (452 kilometers/hour). This number may be for a very light airplane with sponsons removed. In a more standard configuration, with a 230 gal. external fuel tank, the OV-10A would do about 180 knots indicated on a very hot day, and 220 knots on a very cold day. | ||
* SERVICE CEILING: 28,800 feet (8,778 meters), but | * SERVICE CEILING: 28,800 feet (8,778 meters), but regulations limited the ceiling to 25,000 feet due to lack of cockpit pressurization. | ||
* CREW: One pilot and optionally one observer (removable rear seat for greater fuselage cargo capacity) | * CREW: One pilot and optionally one observer (removable rear seat for greater fuselage cargo capacity). | ||
* FUEL: Five self-sealing fuel tanks in wing: 252-gallon capacity (954 liters) 150-, 230-, or 300-gallon (568-, 871-, or 1,136-liter) external tank | * FUEL: Five self-sealing fuel tanks in wing: 252-gallon capacity (954 liters) 150-, 230-, or 300-gallon (568-, 871-, or 1,136-liter) external tank. | ||
* RANGE: 700 nautical miles (1,297 kilometers) with internal fuel 1200 nautical miles (2224 kilometers) with 150-gallon (568-liter) drop tank | * RANGE: 700 nautical miles (1,297 kilometers) with internal fuel 1200 nautical miles (2224 kilometers) with 150-gallon (568-liter) drop tank. | ||
* MISSION PERFORMANCE: 5.5 hours loiter time with 150-gallon (568-liter) drop tank50 nautical miles (93 kilometers) and 2 hours loiter time with full ordnance load | * MISSION PERFORMANCE: 5.5 hours loiter time with 150-gallon (568-liter) drop tank50 nautical miles (93 kilometers) and 2 hours loiter time with full ordnance load. | ||
* MAXIMUM DIVING SPEED: 350 knots | * MAXIMUM DIVING SPEED: 350 knots. | ||
== Special Features == | == Special Features == | ||