Own a piece of one of the U.S. Army's most distinctive reconnaissance aircraft.

Crafted from authentic skin from Grumman OV-1D Mohawk serial number 62-5902, these PlaneTags preserve the legacy of an aircraft that served during the Vietnam War era and throughout the Cold War. Designed to gather intelligence rather than engage in combat, the Mohawk helped pioneer many of the surveillance technologies that are common in military aviation today.

Each PlaneTag is individually engraved and made from genuine aircraft skin, giving every tag its own unique markings and character.

OUR PLANE'S STORY

The Grumman OV-1 Mohawk was developed for the U.S. Army as a battlefield reconnaissance aircraft. Equipped with radar, infrared, and photographic surveillance systems, the OV-1D variant helped gather critical intelligence throughout the Cold War.

Originally built as an OV-1B, aircraft 62-5902 was later upgraded to OV-1D configuration and served with the U.S. Army's 2nd Military Intelligence Battalion in Europe. After retirement, MotoArt founder Dave Hall discovered the aircraft in a South Florida swamp, recovered it, and brought it to California, where its legacy is now preserved through PlaneTags. Read more on our blog: Grumman OV-1D Mohawk: The U.S. Army's Battlefield Eye in the Sky

OV-1D MOHAWK 62-5902

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Manufacturer: Grumman
• Model: OV-1D Mohawk
• S/N: 62-5902
• Crew: 2 (pilot and observer/sensor operator)
• Mission:Tactical reconnaissance and battlefield surveillance
• Sensors:Side-Looking Airborne Radar (SLAR), infrared sensors, and photographic reconnaissance equipment
• Wing Span: 48 ft 0 in
• Length: 41 ft 0 in
• Height: 12 ft 8 in

PERFORMANCE:

• Range: 944 mi
• Max Speed: 305 mph
• Ceiling: 25,000 ft
• Empty Weight: 12,054 lb
• Takeoff Weight: 18,109 lb
• Rate of Climb: 3,466 ft per minute
• Engine: 2x Lycoming T53-L-701 turboprops

Why Collect the OV-1D Mohawk?

• Authentic aircraft skin from OV-1D Mohawk 62-5902
• One of the few fixed-wing aircraft operated extensively by the U.S. Army
• Served during the Cold War with the 2nd Military Intelligence Battalion
• Advanced reconnaissance aircraft equipped with radar and infrared sensors
• Unique recovery story from the swamps of South Florida
• Individually engraved and handcrafted by PlaneTags

Product Details

• Aircraft Type: Grumman OV-1D Mohawk
• Serial Number: 62-5902
• Operator: United States Army
• Material: Authentic aircraft skin
• Includes: Collectible card
• Made in the USA

Please Note

Each PlaneTag is crafted from authentic aircraft skin. Variations in color, surface finish, markings, scratches, and wear are normal and reflect the aircraft's unique history and service life.

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DISCLAIMER

Perfect Aviation Gift

PlaneTags are: 

• Authentic - made from actual retired aircraft fuselage, not merely stamped metal. 
• Unique -  each PlaneTag bears the color, thickness, and wear and tear from the portion of the fuselage from which it was cut and it is therefore rare to create two identical PlaneTags. 
• Collectible - each one is numbered in a limited edition and comes attached to a display card. 
  
• Versatile - comes with a durable metal ring, strong enough to attach to luggage or keys or display.

*Important Notice – Please Read Carefully

PlaneTags are made from actual retired aircraft fuselage, not merely stamped metal. Because PlaneTags are made from real fuselage, each PlaneTag bears the color, thickness, and wear and tear from the portion of the fuselage from which it was cut and it is therefore rare to create two identical PlaneTags. These variations and imperfections are not product flaws. They are part of the beauty of PlaneTags. As a result, you will not have an option to select the color of your PlaneTag. The images on this website are provided for reference only and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a particular PlaneTag.