Mohawk Technologies currently owns and operates six Grumman OV-1D Mohawk aircraft. The OV-1D is a surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft retired from the US Army in 1996. These aircraft are FAA certified experimental for the purpose of research and development, capable of carrying up to 3550 lbs payload. Mohawk Technologies recently operated the aircraft on a research and development Government project carrying a large imagery sensor. These aircraft are well maintained and have low airframe time.
Aircraft Specifications:
- Maximum Speed: 370 knots.
- Payload: 3550LBS with the 150 Gal tanks, 1540 lbs. with the 300 Gal tanks,
- Service Ceiling: 25,000 feet
- Crew: 2, one Pilot one operator.
- Engines: (2) Lycoming T-53-L701 1400 Shaft Horse Power
- Internal Fuel: 297 Gallons
- External Fuel: Two, 150 GAL or Two 300 Gallons
- Take off over 50' obstacle: 1,750 feet
- Landing distance over 50' obstacle: 1,128 feet
- Rate of Climb: 3,618 feet per minute
- Range @ 20,000 feet with 10% fuel reserves: 1150 N.M.
Airframe Equipment:
- Martin Baker MK-J5d Ejection Seats
- 7 External stores locations
- AN/ALQ-147 Infrared countermeasures set
- M-130 Flares system installed
- IR Gray low-visibility paint scheme
- UHF, VHF, FM, HF, Garmin 530 GPS, TCAD system,Tacan