C-119 Boxcar (photographic Reference Manual) May 2026

: 62 troops, 35 stretchers, or 10,000 lbs (4,500 kg) of cargo

: Length 86 ft 6 in; Wingspan 109 ft 3 in; Height 26 ft 6 in C-119 Boxcar (Photographic reference manual)

The was a transport aircraft produced by the Fairchild Corporation between 1947 and 1955, primarily used for cargo and troop transport during the 1950s Cold War era . It became a critical asset for aerial resupply during the Korean War and later served as an armed gunship in the Vietnam War . Technical Reference & Manuals : 62 troops, 35 stretchers, or 10,000 lbs