EMB-314 Super Tucano vs OV-1 Mohawk

Overview

The EMB-314 Super Tucano and the OV-1 Mohawk are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Embraer and Grumman respectively.

Top speed is 590 km/h for the EMB-314 Super Tucano vs 491 km/h for the OV-1 Mohawk. The EMB-314 Super Tucano has an operational range of 1,330 km vs 1,519 km for the OV-1 Mohawk. The EMB-314 Super Tucano operates at altitudes up to 10,668 m compared to 7,600 m for the OV-1 Mohawk.

The EMB-314 Super Tucano has been produced in 260 units vs 380 for the OV-1 Mohawk. The OV-1 Mohawk first flew 40 years before the EMB-314 Super Tucano (1959 vs 1999).

Brazilian turboprop light attack and counter-insurgency aircraft, designed in the late 20th century, extensively used for border patrol, training, and aerial interception.
Embraer EMB-314 Super Tucano Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Brazil
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer
First flight 2 June 1999
Year introduced 2003
Number produced 260 units
Average unit price $10 million
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.
Grumman OV-1 Mohawk Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman
First flight 14 April 1959
Year introduced 1961
Number produced 380 units
Average unit price --
Wing area 19.4 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.1 m β—‰
Height 4.0 m β—‰
Length 11.4 m β—‰
Maximum speed 590 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,330 km β—‰
Service ceiling 10,668 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,400 kg β—‰
Empty weight 3,200 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,196 kW β—‰
Wing area 33.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 14.6 m β—‰
Height 3.9 m β—‰
Length 12.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 491 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,519 km β—‰
Service ceiling 7,600 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 8,214 kg β—‰
Empty weight 5,468 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 500 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or OV-1 Mohawk?
The EMB-314 Super Tucano is faster with a maximum speed of 590 km/h compared to the OV-1 Mohawk's 491 km/h, a difference of 99 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or OV-1 Mohawk?
The OV-1 Mohawk has a longer range at 1,519 km compared to the EMB-314 Super Tucano's 1,330 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or OV-1 Mohawk?
The EMB-314 Super Tucano has a higher service ceiling at 10,668 meters (35,000 ft) compared to the OV-1 Mohawk's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or OV-1 Mohawk?
The OV-1 Mohawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,214 kg compared to the EMB-314 Super Tucano's 5,400 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or OV-1 Mohawk?
The OV-1 Mohawk is longer at 12.5 meters compared to the EMB-314 Super Tucano's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or OV-1 Mohawk?
The OV-1 Mohawk entered service first in 1961, 42 years before the EMB-314 Super Tucano which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or OV-1 Mohawk?
The OV-1 Mohawk has been produced in greater numbers with 380 units compared to 260 units of the EMB-314 Super Tucano.