C-123 ProviderFairchild C 123 Provider airplane model. The "Provider" is a short range assault transport used to airlift troops and cargo onto short runways and unprepared airstrips. Designed by the Chase Aircraft Co., the C 123 evolved from earlier designs for large assault gliders. The first prototype XC 123 made its initial flight on October 14, 1949, powered by two piston engines. A second prototype was built as the XG 20 glider. It was later test flown,

transforming dangerous recovery operations into achievable missions

in November 1943

was officially approached towards the end of 1945 to design an all-weather fighter

and Australia

The two-man Helldiver had a top speed of 295 mph and good range

Regrettably

Its unique compound taper wings hold twin pusher engines

giving the aircraft greater pitch control and aerodynamic braking capability

an escort fighter

Boeing conceived the 747 in the mid 1960s following its failure to secure a US Air Force contract for an ultra large strategic transport (which resulted in the Lockheed C-5 Galaxy)

This was the common solution to inferior aircraft

in adverse weather