Can the Bronco carry nuclear weapons?
(Updated 04/02/01) No. The OV-10 is not intended for nuclear weapons delivery, nor has it ever been (or will it ever be) tested or certified for the delivery of nuclear weapons. Theoretically an OV-10 has the payload capacity to deliver a tactical nuclear device, but both the delivery and escape options would be limited. In short, it would be just too slow to escape the blast unless the payload was a stand-off weapon (i.e. a missile) and in that case there are far better delivery platforms available. In the 1960’s, the MK 28 was the smallest of the common US air drop nuclear weapons. This weapon was initially certified for use by F-84, F-86, F-100, F-101, F-104, as well as a number of strategic bombers and carrier based aircraft. The weight of the device is comparable to the 230-Gal centerline drop tank. The MK 28 was a modular weapon with interchangeable fusing, tailcone and explosive core of differing yields down to 10 kilotons. The MK 28RE (parachute retarded external carriage) conf
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