As OV-10D+ (DB ID 2998) and OV-10A SLEP (DB ID 3159) plus:
1x L3 Wescam MX-15HD sensor turret. (was reinstalled upon transfer to Philippines)
ELINT equipment
AN/AAR-47
ALE-47
Mounts
As OV-10D+ (DB ID 2998) and OV-10A SLEP (DB ID 3159) plus:
Chaff/Flares removed for Philippines, could be reinstalled later, no confirmation they have.
Loadout Options
As OV-10D+ (DB ID 2998) and OV-10A SLEP (DB ID 3159) plus:
Can self-designate PGMs with MX-15
70mm APKWS II (Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System) rockets
Centerline Fuel Tank
Comms/Datalinks
As OV-10D+ (DB ID 2998) and OV-10A SLEP (DB ID 3159) plus:
SATCOM (removed for Philippines along with HMD, could be reinstalled later, no confirmation they have)
Link 16 (removed for Philippines along with HMD, could be reinstalled later, no confirmation they have)
Harris Falcon III Tactical Radio
Updated Broncos used in the field as part of the Combat Dragon II program and later passed onto the Philippines. The OV-10G+ is a direct result of the Combat Dragon II program under the management of the Naval Air Systems Command, built from OV-10D+ planes handed over by NASA. The OV-10G+ is outfitted with different armaments and enhanced capabilities such as “sensors, weapons and self-defense systems such as missile approach warning sensors and decoy flares."
PygmalionOfCyprus
commented
2 years ago
DB Selector
DB3K
Hypothetical
No
Name
OV-10G+ Bronco (Combat Dragon II)
Country
United States, Philippines
Service
Navy (US), Air Force (Philippines)
In Commission
US 2013-2018, Philippines 2018-2024 (planned)
Length (m)
12.7m
Wingspan (m)
12.2m
Height (m)
4.6m
Empty Weight (kg)
3127 kg
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) (kg)
6552 kg
Payload Weight (kg)
1500 kg
Crew
2
Propulsion
2x Garrett T76G-420/421 turboprops
Rate of Climb (ft/min)
1960 ft/min
Service Ceiling (ft)
18000 ft
Military/Afterburner Speed (kt)
220 kt
Cruise Speed (kt)
195 ky
Supercruise
No
Ferry Range (nm)
1265 nm
Endurance (min)
As DB # 2998
Takeoff / Landing Distance (m)
As DB # 2998
Fuel Capacity (kg)
As DB # 2998
Sensors
As OV-10D+ (DB ID 2998) and OV-10A SLEP (DB ID 3159) plus:
1x L3 Wescam MX-15HD sensor turret. (was reinstalled upon transfer to Philippines) ELINT equipment AN/AAR-47 ALE-47
Mounts
As OV-10D+ (DB ID 2998) and OV-10A SLEP (DB ID 3159) plus:
Chaff/Flares removed for Philippines, could be reinstalled later, no confirmation they have.
Loadout Options
As OV-10D+ (DB ID 2998) and OV-10A SLEP (DB ID 3159) plus:
Can self-designate PGMs with MX-15 70mm APKWS II (Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System) rockets Centerline Fuel Tank
Comms/Datalinks
As OV-10D+ (DB ID 2998) and OV-10A SLEP (DB ID 3159) plus:
SATCOM (removed for Philippines along with HMD, could be reinstalled later, no confirmation they have) Link 16 (removed for Philippines along with HMD, could be reinstalled later, no confirmation they have) Harris Falcon III Tactical Radio
Aircraft Codes
Night Navigation/Attack (Incl. Bomb, Rocket Delivery), Bombsight - Advanced Navigation (INS/GPS), Helmet Mounted Sight / Display (HMS/HMD)
Comments
Updated Broncos used in the field as part of the Combat Dragon II program and later passed onto the Philippines. The OV-10G+ is a direct result of the Combat Dragon II program under the management of the Naval Air Systems Command, built from OV-10D+ planes handed over by NASA. The OV-10G+ is outfitted with different armaments and enhanced capabilities such as “sensors, weapons and self-defense systems such as missile approach warning sensors and decoy flares."
Sources
https://www.ov10squadron.com/flying-snipers-the-ov-10g/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_Rockwell_OV-10_Bronco#Variants https://www.defensemedianetwork.com/stories/combat-dragon-ii-demonstrates-ov-10g-bronco-capabilities/ http://maxdefense.blogspot.com/2018/07/ov-10g-combat-dragon-ii-broncos-and.html https://www.flightglobal.com/us-military-completes-ov-10-tests-keeps-aircraft-for-now-/111582.article https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/3519/those-old-ov-10-broncos-sent-to-fight-isis-were-laser-rocket-slinging-manhunters https://jalopnik.com/ov-10-broncos-were-sent-to-fight-isis-and-they-kicked-a-1764407068 https://jalopnik.com/the-amazing-ov-10-bronco-was-never-allowed-to-meet-its-1695837367 https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/11395/the-ov-10-bronco-is-wailing-on-isis-yet-again-this-time-in-the-philippines https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/17162/document-offers-new-details-about-those-ov-10-broncos-that-went-to-fight-isis https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/22343/those-suped-up-ov-10-broncos-that-took-on-isis-in-iraq-are-being-sold-off