Lockheed C-141 Starlifter Cargo and troop transport (1965)
A C-141 Starlifter transport aircraft was a Cold War workhorse for the USAF.
As the C-141 garnered much successes in support of the war - particularly in the ability to take on extremely forgiving loads of equipment and supplies - it was envisioned to create a modified version of the C-141A model with a stretched airframe for increased cargo handling. The resulting design became the YC-141B prototype by 1977, ultimately becoming the production C-141B a the new standardized model for no fewer than 270 A-models. Other derivatives came on board shortly thereafter including aerial test beds designated as NC-141As and specially-modified C-114B models for the special forces support role.
In all, the C-141 series fulfilled a vital role for the United States Air Force in a logistical sense, being able to haul large cargo, supply and troop loads for distances beyond what was originally possible just a decade before. The C-141 Starlifter holds a few "firsts" for the United States. These include becoming the United State's first strategic jet-powered transport, being the first jet-powered transport aircraft to land in Antarctic and the first jet-powered transport to be used by US Army paratroopers. As it stands, all C-141 currently in service with the United States Air Force are of the C-141B variety.
The C-141 Starlifter also earned the title of “Hanoi Taxi” for moving over 500 American prisoners of war from North Vietnam. Additionally the system has seen service in humanitarian efforts worldwide and extensive service in the Persian Gulf War. The C-141 series was replaced by the C-17 Globemaster. Text ©2003-2013 www.MilitaryFactory.com • All Rights Reserved • No Reproduction Permitted
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Specifications for the
Lockheed C-141 Starlifter
Cargo and troop transport
Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: Lockheed-Georgia Company - USA
Initial Year of Service: 1965
Production: 300
Focus Model: Lockheed C-141B Starlifter
Crew: 5 or 6
Length: 168.27ft (51.29m)
Width: 159.91ft (48.74m)
Height: 39.24ft (11.96m)
Weight (Empty): 148,118lbs (67,185kg)
Weight (MTOW): 342,995lbs (155,580kg)
Powerplant: 4 x Pratt & Whitney TF33-P-7 turbofan engines generating 21,000lbs of thrust each.
Maximum Speed: 565mph (910kmh; 491kts)
Maximum Range: 6,388miles (10,280km)
Service Ceiling: 41,598ft (12,679m; 7.9miles)
Rate-of-Climb: 2,920 feet per minute (890m/min)
Hardpoints: 0
Armament Suite:
None.
Variants:
C-141A - Initial Production Model Designation
YC-141B - Conversion Prototype Model Designation.
C-141B - "Stretched" Model based on the C-141A of which existing A models converted to B standard; in-flight refueling capable; 13 such examples utilized for special missions support and feature countermeasures and FLIR pod.
NC-141A - Test Model Designation; four examples utilized in this fashion.
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