O-2 Skymaster vs OV-1 Mohawk
Overview
The O-2 Skymaster and the OV-1 Mohawk are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Grumman respectively.
Top speed is 320 km/h for the O-2 Skymaster vs 491 km/h for the OV-1 Mohawk. The O-2 Skymaster has an operational range of 1,710 km vs 1,519 km for the OV-1 Mohawk. The OV-1 Mohawk operates at altitudes up to 7,600 m compared to 6,000 m for the O-2 Skymaster. At 8,214 kg MTOW, the OV-1 Mohawk is 3.4x the O-2 Skymaster's 2,449 kg.
The O-2 Skymaster has been produced in 532 units vs 380 for the OV-1 Mohawk. The OV-1 Mohawk first flew 8 years before the O-2 Skymaster (1959 vs 1967).
| American military forward air control and psychological operations aircraft, used between 1967 and 2010. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 1 January 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 532 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| American twin-turboprop armed military observation and battlefield surveillance aircraft, developed in the late 1950s and operated from short, unimproved runways in support of ground forces. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Grumman |
| First flight | 14 April 1959 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 380 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 18.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 320 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,710 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,449 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,292 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 80 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 33.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 491 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,519 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,214 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 5,468 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 500 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the O-2 Skymaster or OV-1 Mohawk?
The OV-1 Mohawk is faster with a maximum speed of 491 km/h compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 320 km/h, a difference of 171 km/h.
Which has longer range, the O-2 Skymaster or OV-1 Mohawk?
The O-2 Skymaster has a longer range at 1,710 km compared to the OV-1 Mohawk's 1,519 km.
Which can fly higher, the O-2 Skymaster or OV-1 Mohawk?
The OV-1 Mohawk has a higher service ceiling at 7,600 meters (24,934 ft) compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the O-2 Skymaster or OV-1 Mohawk?
The OV-1 Mohawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,214 kg compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 2,449 kg.
Which is larger, the O-2 Skymaster or OV-1 Mohawk?
The OV-1 Mohawk is longer at 12.5 meters compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 9.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the O-2 Skymaster or OV-1 Mohawk?
The OV-1 Mohawk entered service first in 1961, 6 years before the O-2 Skymaster which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the O-2 Skymaster or OV-1 Mohawk?
The O-2 Skymaster has been produced in greater numbers with 532 units compared to 380 units of the OV-1 Mohawk.