OVERVIEW: The RV 1D Mohawk Quick Look II is a tactical ELINT reconnaissance aircraft used by the United States Army as of 1990. It was designed to detect and geolocate radar emissions on the battlefield for enhanced situational awareness.

DETAILS: Converted from OV 1B Mohawk airframes under the Quick Look II program, the RV 1D entered service in the late 1970s and remained operational in 1990. It retains twin T53‑L‑701A turboprops, cruises at about 245 kt. ELINT capability is provided via AN/ALQ‑133 detection system and an AN/APR‑32(V)2 radar warning system, with internal consoles for signal analysis and processing. The aircraft is crewed by a pilot and a sensor operator.

The “RV 1D” designation refers to the Quick Look II upgrade that equipped the platform exclusively for passive ELINT collection. Its ELINT mission system supported real‑time emitter detection and localization to aid command decision making.

TYPE: Tactical ELINT Reconnaissance Aircraft

FUNCTION: Employed to collect and analyze radar emissions in direct support of battlefield operations, providing commanders with electronic order of battle data and detection of enemy active radars.

NOTE:
IOC: late 1970s, operational through 1990
Manufacturer: Grumman airframe, Raytheon quick look conversion
Operator: United States Army
Fleet size: approximately 31 RV 1D aircraft converted from OV 1B
Conflict use: Cold War European deployment; 1984 Central America shoot‑down; ongoing ELINT missions

SOURCE: C‑MANO DB RV 1D Mohawk Quick Look II https://cmano‑db.com/aircraft/1902/ , Spyflight Quick Look II ELINT summary https://spyflight.co.uk/aircraft/ , Stephen Harding US Army Aircraft Since 1947 document https://www.scribd.com/doc/104052350/Stephen‑Harding‑U‑S‑Army‑Aircraft‑Since‑1947‑1990