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C-123 Provider vs Noratlas

C-123 Provider vs Noratlas at a glance — top speed 367 vs 440 km/h, range 5,279 vs 2,500 km, max takeoff weight 27,216 vs 20,603 kg, built 307 vs 425 units.

Fairchild C-123 Provider military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-123 Provider
Nord Noratlas military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Noratlas
Specifications
C-123 Provider Noratlas
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Fairchild Nord
First flight 14 October 1949 10 September 1949
Year introduced 1956 1953
Number produced 307 units 425 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 113.6 m² 101.2 m²
Wingspan 33.5 m 32.5 m
Height 10.4 m 6.0 m
Length 23.2 m 22.0 m
Maximum speed 367 km/h 440 km/h
Operational range 5,279 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling -- m 7,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 27,216 kg 20,603 kg
Empty weight 16,042 kg 13,075 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,864 kW 2 x 1,558 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-123 Provider or Noratlas?
The Noratlas is faster with a maximum speed of 440 km/h compared to the C-123 Provider's 367 km/h, a difference of 73 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-123 Provider or Noratlas?
The C-123 Provider has a longer range at 5,279 km compared to the Noratlas's 2,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-123 Provider or Noratlas?
The Noratlas has a higher service ceiling at 7,500 meters (24,606 ft) compared to the C-123 Provider's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-123 Provider or Noratlas?
The C-123 Provider has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,216 kg compared to the Noratlas's 20,603 kg.
Which is larger, the C-123 Provider or Noratlas?
The C-123 Provider is longer at 23.2 meters compared to the Noratlas's 22.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-123 Provider or Noratlas?
The Noratlas entered service first in 1953, 3 years before the C-123 Provider which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-123 Provider or Noratlas?
The Noratlas has been produced in greater numbers with 425 units compared to 307 units of the C-123 Provider.