XC-123A | |
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General information | |
Other name(s) | Jet Avitruc |
Type | Military transport aircraft |
Manufacturer | Chase Aircraft |
Designer | |
Primary user | United States Air Force |
Number built | 1 |
Serial | 47-787 |
History | |
First flight | 21 April 1951 |
Developed from | Chase XCG-20 |
Fate | Converted to YC-123D 53-8068 |
The Chase XC-123A was an experimental transport aircraft developed by Chase Aircraft. The first jet-powered transport built for the United States Air Force, it was intended for use as a high-speed transport for high-priority cargo and personnel. The XC-123A was determined to have insufficient advantages over existing types in service, and did not go into production. The sole prototype was converted into the piston-powered Stroukoff YC-123D to evaluate boundary layer control systems.