Chase XC-123 / Fairchild C-123 Provider Assault Transport Family
The Chase/Fairchild C-123 Provider was a rugged short-field assault transport that evolved from the XC-123 Avitruc assault glider into the Fairchild-built C-123B and later C-123K. It carried troops and cargo to unprepared strips, became a major U.S. airlift type in Southeast Asia, and also served specialized transport and aerial-spray roles.
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Identity
- Aliases
- C-123 ProviderXC-123 AvitrucFairchild C-123ProviderC-123K
- Family Name
- Chase/Fairchild C-123 Provider
- Full Name
- Chase XC-123 / Fairchild C-123 Provider Assault Transport Family
- Roles
- militarycargoutility
- Status
- retired
- Type
- aircraft
Details
- Aircraft Specs
- Configuration
- fixed_wing
- Operating Modes
- land
- Takeoff Landing Capabilities
- conventional
- Description
- The Chase/Fairchild C-123 Provider was a rugged short-field assault transport that evolved from the XC-123 Avitruc assault glider into the Fairchild-built C-123B and later C-123K. It carried troops and cargo to unprepared strips, became a major U.S. airlift type in Southeast Asia, and also served specialized transport and aerial-spray roles.
- First Flight Year
- 1,949
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- Creation Time
- August 8, 2026 at 02:06:25 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 8, 2026 at 02:06:25 UTC