Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tactical transports category.
01 / Overview
Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1949–1955
Quantity
1,183
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS · EARLY COLD WAR
24
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the tactical transports category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Flight1947
- Service Entry Year1949
- Crew5
- Primary RoleMilitary transport aircraft
- In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant3MOD.3
- Engine TypePratt & Whitney R-4360-20W
- Number of Engines2
- Power (each, turboprop)2,835 kW
▣Performance5MOD.5
- Cruise Speed321.84 km/h
- Top Speed452.185 km/h
- Service Ceiling7,284.72 m
- Maximum Range2,500 km
- Unpaved / Short FieldYes
◇Cargo & Capacity2MOD.2
- Maximum Payload5,900 kg
- Rear Loading RampYes
◆Aerial Refueling2MOD.2
▤Dimensions & Weights5MOD.5
- Length23.5 m
- Wingspan34.1 m
- Height8.2 m
- Empty Weight14,000 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight29,030.4 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Total Built1,183
- Variants119
▲Service History3MOD.3
- Retirement Year1995
- Production Start1949
- Production End1955
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1945First deployment: Cold War
- 1949Production started
- 1952Sale: Belgium (40 units)
- 1953Sale: Canada (35 units)
- 1955Production ended
77
years in service
6
years in production
1,183
units produced
13
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
FAIRCHILD C-119 FLYING BOXCAR · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
06 / Operators
Operator Inventory12country · 415units
415active
Fairchild C-119 Flying BoxcarSALES5records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 |  Canada | 35 | — | — |
| 1952 |  Belgium | 40 | — | — |
| — |  Brazil | 11 | — | — |
| — |  Italy | 40 | — | — |
| — |  Vietnam | 91 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
07 / MASS Score
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS RANKING Tactical Transports · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
102TACTICAL TRANSPORTS24EARLY COLD WAR · TACTICAL TRANSPORTS1125UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS44PERFORMANCE/PRICE · TACTICAL TRANSPORTS
ⓘ Rankings are within theTactical Transportscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
A hinged rear fuselage section on military transport aircraft that lowers to enable direct loading/unloading of cargo or vehicles from the aircraft's tail.
Ability to take off and land on unpaved or short runways.
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