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Country of Origin:
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United States
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Manufacturer:
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Fairchild Engine & Airplane Corporation (Fairchild Aviation)
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Role/Function:
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Assault Transport
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Serial Number:
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55-4512
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Model Number/Mk #:
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Model 205
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Crew:
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2 + 50 passengers or 24,000 lbs. of cargo
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Power Plant:
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2 - 2,500 hp Pratt & Whitney R-2800-99W radial engines and 2 - 2,850 lbf. (13kN) each General Electric J-85-GE-17 turbojets
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Maximum Speed:
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240 mph. (with jets)
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Cruising Speed:
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228 mph.
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Service Ceiling:
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25,000 ft.
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Range:
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1,340 mi.
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Weights:
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Empty: 35,366 lbs. Maximum: 62,000 lbs.
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Wing Span:
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110 ft.
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Length:
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76 ft. 3 in.
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Height:
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34 ft. 1 in.
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Wing Area:
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1,223 ft²
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Armament:
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None. 2 - M61 Vulcan 20mm cannons on AC-119K variant
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Cost:
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n/a
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Number Built:
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183 converted from C-123B's
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# in Current Service:
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Retired from military service in 1990
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