By 1962, the C-123K variant aircraft was evaluated for operations in Southeast Asia and their stellar performance led the Air Force to upgrade 180 of the C-123B aircraft to the new C-123K standard, which featured auxiliary jet pods underneath the wings, and anti-skid brakes.

DAYTON, Ohio -- Fairchild C-123K Provider at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo) The Provider was a short-range assault transport used for airlifting troops and cargo to and from small, unprepared airstrips.

Fairchild C-123 Provider is a transport aircraft for the American military, designed by Chase Aircraft. This was subsequently built by the Fairchild Aircraft Company for the US Air Force. In addition to the USAF services, it also went to serve most …

Because of its unique capabilities as a cargo transport plane and its ability to use unimproved landing strips in remote regions, the Peruvians nicknamed this plane “El Burro.” The Provider is a short-range assault transport used to airlift troops and …

The C-123K Provider is a short-range assault transport cargo airplane that was used to airlift troops and cargo onto short runways and unprepared airstrips. It can haul 24,000 pounds, carry 50 injured troops, and fly up to 1,825 miles without stopping

Our C-123 was originally constructed as a C-123B-12-FA, and was later upgraded to C-123K standards with the addition of larger diameter wheels and an anti-skid braking system, plus two General Electric J-85 turbojets to increase the aircraft's STOL …

Used extensively in Vietnam for defoliate spraying and Forward Air Control (FAC), some aircraft, designated AC-123K Gunships, were equipped with 7.62mm mini-guns, flares and night sensors. Our aircraft, 54-612 is a troop transport “Provider”.

The C-123 Provider was a short-range assault transport used for airlifting troops and cargo to and from small, unprepared airstrips. The rugged C-123 became an essential part of U.S. Air Force airlift during the Southeast Asia War, where it flew primarily as an in …

C-123K Provider The Chase Aircraft G-20 cargo glider evolved through stages into the C-123 Provider. From the G-20, Chase developed into the XC-123 in 1949 with a 67-troop capacity and the SC-123A in 1951.

The Provider was a short-range assault transport used to airlift troops and cargo onto short runways and unprepared airstrips. Designed by the Chase Aircraft Company, the C-123 evolved from earlier designs for large assault gliders. The first prototype XC-123 made its initial flight on 14 October 1949, powered by two piston engines.

Specifications (C-123K): Engines: Two 2,300-hp Pratt & Whitney R-2800-99W Double Wasp 18-cyinder radial piston engines, and two 2,850-lb thrust General Electric J85-GE-17 auxiliary turbojets.

May 7, 2021 · One of the lesser-known aerial workhorses of the Vietnam War was the Fairchild C-123K Provider, a short-range assault transport that was used to airlift troops and cargo to and from short...

Aug 26, 2019 · C-123K - C-123B conversion models featuring enlarged landing gear wheels and J85 series rocket boosters; 183 examples.

Aug 16, 2024 · The Fairchild C-123 Provider is an American military transport aircraft designed by Chase Aircraft and built by Fairchild Aircraft for the U.S. Air Force. In addition to its USAF service, which included later service with the Air Force Reserve and the Air National Guard, it went on to serve the U.S. Coast Guard and various air forces in ...

May 8, 2023 · The C-123 Provider was designed for short to medium-range transport, capable of carrying up to 60 passengers, 50 paratroopers, or significant cargo loads. Its versatility was a key strength, allowing it to operate from unprepared airfields with short runways.

I was stationed at Phan Rang Air Base, Viet Nam and assigned to the 309th S.O.S. and completed 1,266 Combat Sorties on the C-123K with most of the missions in support of C.I.A. operations. It was a fantastic aircraft.

The C-123's most important service was during the Vietnam War. Providers constantly flew troops and supplies to small, dirt airstrips at isolated bases. Their relatively large cargo hold and excellent short field performance made them essential to holding these widely-scattered bases.

The Provider was a short-range assault transport used for airlifting troops and cargo to and from small, unprepared airstrips. The rugged C-123 became an essential part of the U.S. Air Force airlift during the Southeast Asia War, where it flew primarily

One of many innovative aircraft designs to come on the scene just after World War Two, the C-123 Provider began life as the XG-20 cargo glider. (A historical marker located in Dover in Kent County, Delaware.)

The C-123 began in 1949, as a design for an all-metal cargo glider from Chase Aircraft. It was designed from the beginning to be easily converted to a powered cargo aircraft and the first powered prototype flew in October 1949.