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Nord 3400 vs OV-1 Mohawk

Nord 3400 vs OV-1 Mohawk at a glance — top speed 235 vs 491 km/h, range 1,000 vs 1,519 km, max takeoff weight 1,350 vs 8,214 kg, built 152 vs 380 units.

Nord 3400 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Nord 3400
Grumman OV-1 Mohawk combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 OV-1 Mohawk
Specifications
Nord 3400 OV-1 Mohawk
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Nord Grumman
First flight 20 January 1958 14 April 1959
Year introduced 1959 1961
Number produced 152 units 380 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 20.8 m² 33.0 m²
Wingspan 13.1 m 14.6 m
Height 3.1 m 3.9 m
Length 8.4 m 12.5 m
Maximum speed 235 km/h 491 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 1,519 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 7,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,350 kg 8,214 kg
Empty weight 920 kg 5,468 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 2 x 1,000 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Nord 3400 or OV-1 Mohawk?
The OV-1 Mohawk is faster with a maximum speed of 491 km/h compared to the Nord 3400's 235 km/h, a difference of 256 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Nord 3400 or OV-1 Mohawk?
The OV-1 Mohawk has a longer range at 1,519 km compared to the Nord 3400's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Nord 3400 or OV-1 Mohawk?
The OV-1 Mohawk has a higher service ceiling at 7,600 meters (24,934 ft) compared to the Nord 3400's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Nord 3400 or OV-1 Mohawk?
The OV-1 Mohawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,214 kg compared to the Nord 3400's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the Nord 3400 or OV-1 Mohawk?
The OV-1 Mohawk is longer at 12.5 meters compared to the Nord 3400's 8.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Nord 3400 or OV-1 Mohawk?
The Nord 3400 entered service first in 1959, 2 years before the OV-1 Mohawk which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nord 3400 or OV-1 Mohawk?
The OV-1 Mohawk has been produced in greater numbers with 380 units compared to 152 units of the Nord 3400.