C-123 "Provider" - Lackland AFB - San Antonio, Texas
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BruceS
N 29° 23.582 W 098° 37.126
14R E 536990 N 3251591
Cargo aircraft on display adjacent to the parade field at Lackland Air Force Base.
Waymark Code: WM3CYX
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/16/2008
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C-123
"Provider"
The basis of design for the C-123 was the XG-20 cargo glider. The first
prototype of this powered assault transport was flown on 14 October 1949.
It was powered by two R2800-3 engines. The second prototype flew on 21
April 1951, powered by four J44 turbojets. After production difficulties
and a change in manufacturer, the first Fairchild-built C-123B entered service
with the 309th Troop Carrier Group, in July 1955. 302 C-123B providers
were built to fulfill USAF contract requirements. Nine more changes were
made to the original design, which brings the "Provider" to its present
configuration as the C-123K. The C-123k first flew on 27 May 1966.
This aircraft was one of the 183 C-123B models converted to C-123K models by
mounting turbojet pods under each wing. Many C-123Ks saw service in the
skies over Vietnam, performing airlift and other missions.
| Manufacturer: Fairchild Hiller |
Gross Weight: 60,000 lbs |
| Wing Span: 110' |
Power Plant: Pratt & Whitney R-2800-99W Piston Radials (2) |
| Length: 75' 9" |
Speed: 245 mph |
| Height: 34' 1" |
Range: 1,470 miles |
| Empty Weight: 29,900 lbs |
Altitude: 29,000 ft |
Information from sign in front of aircraft.