| XC-123A | |
|---|---|
| |
| Role | Military transport aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Chase Aircraft |
| Designer | Michael Stroukoff |
| First flight | 21 April 1951 |
| Primary user | United States Air Force |
| Number built | 1 |
| Developed from | Chase XCG-20 |
| Career | |
| Other name(s) | Jet Avitruc |
| Serial | 47-787 |
| 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.