Forgotten Aircraft - Fairchild XC-120 Packplane

	Duration: 02:54 minutes Upload Time: 2007-11-28 01:29:04 User: Bomberguy :::: Favorites :::: Top Videos of Day
Description: Conversion of one C-119B to meet USAF requirement for an experimental detachable-fuselage transport; C-119B wings and tail surfaces combined with new upper fuselage component with a flat surface; lower component with flat upper surface, and incorporating cargo compartment, could be mated with the Packplane; flight deck in upper component; the type could be flown with or without pack and it was intended that various packs for different military operations would be provided; first flown on 11 August 1950; no production contract followed military evaluation. MODEL XC-120 CREW 5 PASSENGERS 66 ENGINE 2 x Pratt & Whitney R-4360-20, 3500 hp DIMENSIONS Wingspan 109 ft 3 in Length 83 ft 0 in Height 24 ft 11 in
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Leebm29 ::: Favorites  2007-11-28 10:47:50 Hi Bomber guy: This was news to me! How many of these did they make? Any idea why they didnt become popular? Great music background! leebm29 at yahoo dot com __________________________________________________
denberg2 ::: Favorites  2007-11-28 14:51:33 Keep 'em coming, Bomberguy! __________________________________________________
Bomberguy ::: Favorites  2007-11-29 00:14:54 They only made one. Apparently the Military was not impressed. Seemed like a good idea to me __________________________________________________
Shazzasaloon91 ::: Favorites  2007-11-29 06:32:38 It looks a bit like one of those big helicopters that can carry detachable containers (whatever they are called). __________________________________________________
evans128 ::: Favorites  2007-12-02 12:39:45 yes sir I agree,the plane certainly would have many uses today,let alone then,I sure cn't help wondering what other great ideas went to waste.thanks bomberguy I'm glad I subscried to you. __________________________________________________