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The OV 10 Bronco is a twin engine turboprop airplane developed in the 1960s for use in a counter insurgency conflict. Originally, it was operated by three branches of the American military - USAF, USMC and USN, and accordingly to Wiki retired from service in 1995.

The utility of using turboprop aircraft in a COIN role in lieu of fast jet aircraft was reconsidered by American military and, two refurbished OV 10 Broncos were deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve flying 134 sorties over a span of 82 days (article 1, article 2).



Now my question is, with a POD after 1990 how can we retain the OV 10 Bronco in service to provide a niche COIN capability for use in the War on Terror? Which service is most likely to retain the Bronco in service and, would it be possible for the OV 10 X to be produced?

This question has also been motivated by my desire to include an upgraded OV 10 Bronco for use in my Rooftop of the World verse and, it's sequel High on the Granite Altar.
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