Academy Models 12463 OV-10A Bronco Vietnam War 1/72 Scale Model Kit

Academy Models 12463 OV-10A Bronco Vietnam War 1/72 Scale Model Kit

The OV-10A Bronco was the winner of a competition to provide the U.S.A.F., the NAVY, and the Marine Corps with a Light Armed Reconnaissance Aircraft (LARA). Designed as a counter-insurgency (COIN) plane the OV-10A was first delivered to the Armed Forces in 1969 and saw extensive duty in Vietnam. OV-10A can take off from short airstrips or can be fitted with floats or skis for more varied uses. It is fitted carry a wide variety of weapons but is more often used when equipped with doppler radar or TV reconnaissance apparatus. A cargo compartment underneath the middle of the wing can hold five paratroops or more than 3,000 pounds of freight.

Features:

• 1/72 Scale
• Decals included
• Fully Engraved Panel Lines and Rivet Detail
• Highly Detailed Cockpit Interior
• Various Under-Wing Weaponry included
• Includes High Quality Decal
• Paint and glue not included