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Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar

Fairchild · Tactical Military Transport / Tactical Airlift / Paradrop / Cargo · USA · Early Jet (1946–1969)

Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar — Tactical Military Transport / Tactical Airlift / Paradrop / Cargo
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The Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar is an American military transport aircraft developed from the World War II-era Fairchild C-82 Packet, designed to carry cargo, personnel, litter patients, and mechanized equipment, and to drop cargo and troops by parachute. The first C-119 made its initial flight in November 1947, and by the time production ceased in 1955, more than 1,100 had been built.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Transport
Domain
Defence
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Country
USA
Manufacturer
Fairchild
Operator
USAF / US Marine Corps / India / Belgium / Italy / Taiwan / 10+ others
Primary Role
Tactical Military Transport / Tactical Airlift / Paradrop / Cargo
Status
Retired
Service Entry
1949
Produced
1183
Propulsion
Piston
Engine
2x Wright R-3350-85 Duplex Cyclone radial
Thrust / Power
3,500 hp each
Launch
Ground
Length (ft)
86.6
Wingspan (ft)
109.3
Empty Weight (lb)
40558
MTOW (lb)
74000
Payload (lb)
20000
Service Ceiling (ft)
23900
Range (mi)
1770
Max Speed (mph)
243