Military
Fairchild C-123 Provider
Manufacturer: Fairchild
The Fairchild C‑123 Provider is a rugged, twin‑engine military transport that entered service in the early 1950s. Built by Fairchild Aircraft after an initial design by Chase, it was used by the U.S. Air Force, Coast Guard, and many Southeast Asian air forces. The aircraft was prized for its short‑field performance, large cargo capacity, and versatility in roles ranging from troop transport to medical evacuation, VIP transport, and defoliation missions during the Vietnam War.
Aircraft Facts
- Type Key
- fairchild-c-123-provider
- Class
- Military
- Registry Count
- 9
- Example Registration
- N123K
Specifications
- Wingspan
- 33.53 m / 110 ft
- Length
- 23.24 m / 76 ft
- Height
- 10.39 m / 34 ft
- Max Speed
- 367 km/h / 228 mph
- Cruise Speed
- 278 km/h / 173 mph
- Range
- 1666 km / 899 nmi
- Ceiling
- 6400 m / 21100 ft
- First Flight
- 1949-10-14
- Production Start
- 1949
- Production End
- 1970
- Total Built
- 307
Variants
- C-123K- 8 registrations - Example N123K
- C-123- 1 registrations - Example N8190B