Northrop YC-125A Raider
Continuing our tour of the Pima Air and Space Museum, we first encounter a Northrop YC-125A Raider which was intended for use as a tactical transport for rough, short fields. Note the configuration of three engines — the last tri-motor propeller aircraft used by the military. Once the YC-125A was delivered to the Air Force in 1949, it was decided that other aircraft (including helicopters) could better perform its intended mission. The delivered aircraft were sent to Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas where they were redeployed as ground instructional trainers. When they were retired in 1955, they were sold to various bush operators in Central and South America.
Size: 7344px × 4896px
Location: Tucson, AZ
Photo credit: © B. David Cathell / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No
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