Aircraft Photo of 47-787 / 7787 | Chase XC-123A Avitruc | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #687353
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:47-787
Alternate Serial:7787
Military Code:CZ-787
Aircraft Original Type:Chase C-123 Avitruc
Aircraft Generic Type:Chase C-123 Avitruc
Aircraft Version:Chase XC-123A Avitruc
C/n (msn):[ 47-787 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location
Location:Not known
Region / Country:Unknown State, United States
 
Photo Date:May 1951
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID: 687353
Photo Comment

The second prototype of the Chase XG-20 assault glider was rebuilt as the XC-123A, America's first jet transport aircraft, first flown on 21 April 1951. The four J47 turbojets burnt too much fuel, but the XC-123 with two piston engines was ordered into production. C-123 production was eventually taken over by Fairchild. Photo probably taken at Trenton - Mercer, New Jersey. Photo by: Hank Walker / Life

This photo was added on 14 May 2024, and has since been viewed 711 times.


Submit Correction