OV-1 Mohawk vs T-28 Trojan

Overview

The OV-1 Mohawk is a Combat Aircraft built by Grumman, while the T-28 Trojan is a Military Training Aircraft by North American.

Top speed is 491 km/h for the OV-1 Mohawk vs 552 km/h for the T-28 Trojan. The OV-1 Mohawk has an operational range of 1,519 km vs 1,710 km for the T-28 Trojan. The T-28 Trojan operates at altitudes up to 10,800 m compared to 7,600 m for the OV-1 Mohawk. At 8,214 kg MTOW, the OV-1 Mohawk is 2.1x the T-28 Trojan's 3,856 kg.

The OV-1 Mohawk has been produced in 380 units vs 1,948 for the T-28 Trojan. The T-28 Trojan first flew 10 years before the OV-1 Mohawk (1949 vs 1959).

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 --
American radial-engine military trainer and counter-insurgency aircraft, introduced in the 1950s, used extensively for pilot training and ground support missions.
North American T-28 Trojan Training profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer North American
First flight 24 September 1949
Year introduced 1950
Number produced 1948 units
Average unit price --
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—‰
Wing area 24.9 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 12.2 m β—‰
Height 3.9 m β—‰
Length 10.1 m β—‰
Maximum speed 552 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,710 km β—‰
Service ceiling 10,800 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,856 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,914 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,063 kW β—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the OV-1 Mohawk or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan is faster with a maximum speed of 552 km/h compared to the OV-1 Mohawk's 491 km/h, a difference of 61 km/h.
Which has longer range, the OV-1 Mohawk or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan has a longer range at 1,710 km compared to the OV-1 Mohawk's 1,519 km.
Which can fly higher, the OV-1 Mohawk or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan has a higher service ceiling at 10,800 meters (35,433 ft) compared to the OV-1 Mohawk's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the OV-1 Mohawk or T-28 Trojan?
The OV-1 Mohawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,214 kg compared to the T-28 Trojan's 3,856 kg.
Which is larger, the OV-1 Mohawk or T-28 Trojan?
The OV-1 Mohawk is longer at 12.5 meters compared to the T-28 Trojan's 10.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the OV-1 Mohawk or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan entered service first in 1950, 11 years before the OV-1 Mohawk which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the OV-1 Mohawk or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan has been produced in greater numbers with 1,948 units compared to 380 units of the OV-1 Mohawk.