In 1967 the U.S. Military required a universal reconnaissance aircraft which could be used for all of their missions (photography, SLAR, IR) at the same time. The new machine, designated OV -1D, was very similar to the OV-1B at first sight. It had external side-looking radar in the pod beneath the fuselage (with a slightly revised outline in comparison with the OV-1B). The rear fuselage equipment bay was enlarged, and a new blister was added underneath for a panoramic camera system. The rear fuselage airspeed brakes, deleted on the OV-1B and OV-1C, had now been reinstated. For additional ventilation of the cockpit the air scoops on the fuselage were enlarged. The OV-1D had improved avionics, navigation system and radio equipment. The first real combat use of the OV-1D was in Viet Nam. The OV-1D was also delivered to the US Army Group in West Germany during the latter days of the Cold War, and to South Korea, where the USAAF had a very large force stationed.
Please see the paint guide below for the manufacturer’s recommended colors.
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Product Details:
Scale: 1/48
Skill Level: 3
- Molded in high quality plastic
- Clear parts
- Illustrated instructions
- Includes decals for three versions:
- Grumman OV-1D Mohawk, s/n 69-17008, 2nd Military Intelligence Battalion, Desert Storm Operation, based at Al Qaysumah, Saudi Arabia, 1991.
- Grumman OV-1D Mohawk, s/n 68-15938, 73rd Combat Intelligence Company, based at Stuttgart, West Germany, 1988.
- Grumman OV-1D Mohawk, s/n 69-17121, Israeli Defense Force/Air Force, 1975.
*Cement is recommended for polystyrene plastic*
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Paint Guide:
Faded Olive Drab
Black
Satin White
White
Red
Black Grey
Zinc Chrome Green
Light Grey
Chrome Silver
Red Clear
Dark Grey
Burnt Metal
Gull Grey
Metallic Aluminum
Chromate Yellow
Yellow
Army Green
Clear Green
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