Northrop YC-125 Raider
Northrop · United States · first flew 1949 · transport aircraft
The Northrop YC-125 Raider was a 1940s American three-engined STOL utility transport built by Northrop at Hawthorne, California.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 3 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 20.45 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Cruciform |
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- Three-engined high-wing transport
- Cruciform tail
- Radial piston engines of 1,200 hp each
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Specifications
- The Northrop YC-125 Raider has a length of 20.45 m (67 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 26.37 m (87 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 333 km/h (207 mph).
- Typical crew: 4.
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History
It first flew on 1 August 1949 and entered service in 1950.
Variants
It was designated YC-125.
Where you'll see it
It carried 36 troops or 10,000 lb of cargo. It served with the United States Air Force until 1955, and 23 were built.
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