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My third posting is regarding the Fairchild C-128A.
C-128A was a derivative of C-119, with detachable cargo pack like XC-120 but in smaller size and tricycle gear.
Designed around 1950 with two P&W 4360-20WA of 3500hp, span 109’3 1/4”, length 86”6’, height 26”3’, empty weight 41010lb, gross weight 70700lb and speed of 260mph. Soon the designation of the aircraft was changed to YC-119D (or C-119D?) but the project was cancelled shortly.
C-128B was very similar in concept with C-128A, but with two Wright R-3350-30WA of 3500hp, span 148’0”, length 95”8 1/2’, height 31”0’, empty weight 41402lb, gross weight 72500lb and speed of 262mph. The designation of the aircraft was also changed to YC-119E but the project was cancelled shortly.
Attached drawing is the only one I could find in 30 years. (Source: US aircraft magazine around 1950. I failed to record the name of the magazine, but not the Aviation Week.)
I would greatly appreciate any additional drawing, mock-up photo or illustration of this project. Also any information regarding the shape of the detachable pack is appreciated.
C-128A was a derivative of C-119, with detachable cargo pack like XC-120 but in smaller size and tricycle gear.
Designed around 1950 with two P&W 4360-20WA of 3500hp, span 109’3 1/4”, length 86”6’, height 26”3’, empty weight 41010lb, gross weight 70700lb and speed of 260mph. Soon the designation of the aircraft was changed to YC-119D (or C-119D?) but the project was cancelled shortly.
C-128B was very similar in concept with C-128A, but with two Wright R-3350-30WA of 3500hp, span 148’0”, length 95”8 1/2’, height 31”0’, empty weight 41402lb, gross weight 72500lb and speed of 262mph. The designation of the aircraft was also changed to YC-119E but the project was cancelled shortly.
Attached drawing is the only one I could find in 30 years. (Source: US aircraft magazine around 1950. I failed to record the name of the magazine, but not the Aviation Week.)
I would greatly appreciate any additional drawing, mock-up photo or illustration of this project. Also any information regarding the shape of the detachable pack is appreciated.
