page_title: Chase XC-123A
section_title: Specifications (XC-123A)
hierarchical_section_title: Chase XC-123A / Specifications (XC-123A)
caption_attribution_description: English: Chase XC-123A "Jet Avitruc" experimental transport aircraft, the first jet-powered transport to fly in the United States.
context_page_description: The Chase XC-123A was an experimental transport aircraft developed by Chase Aircraft. The first jet-powered transport built for the United States Air Force, it was intended for use as a high-speed transport for high-priority cargo and personnel. The XC-123A was determined to have insufficient advantages over existing types in service, and did not go into production. The sole prototype was converted into the piston-powered Stroukoff YC-123D to evaluate boundary layer control systems.
context_section_description: Data from Gunston and Adcock
  General characteristics
  Crew: 3
  Length: 77 ft 1 in (23.50 m)
  Wingspan: 110 ft 0 in (33.53 m)
  Height: 33 ft 10 in (10.31 m)
  Wing area: 1,222.78 sq ft (113.600 m²)
  Airfoil: NACA 23017
  Empty weight: 25,000 lb (11,340 kg)
  Max takeoff weight: 60,000 lb (27,216 kg)
  Powerplant: 4 × General Electric J47-GE-11 turbojets, 5,200 lbf (23 kN) thrust each
  Performance
  Maximum speed: 500 mph (800 km/h, 430 kn)
  Cruise speed: 400 mph (640 km/h, 350 kn)
caption: The XC-123A
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